Kiyokawa-Seiso-Shako
Designated smoking area · Taito City, Tokyo
Hours
7：00～20：00
Days
Open every day
Type
Outdoor
Fee
Free
Address
Kiyokawa-Seiso-Shako
2-24-26 Kiyokawa, Taito City
Kiyokawa-Seiso-Shako Smoking Guide: Location & Hours
If you are staying in or traveling through the northern part of Taito City, finding a legal place to light up can be a challenge. The Kiyokawa-Seiso-Shako designated public smoking area is a vital, official spot for smokers in this residential and budget-friendly hostel district. Situated right outside the local municipal sanitation garage, this outdoor partitioned zone offers a clean, legal space to smoke without violating Tokyo's strict ward ordinances.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exact Location | 2-24-26 Kiyokawa, Taito City, Tokyo (Near the Sanitation Garage) |
| Access | ~11-minute walk from Minami-Senju Station (South Exit) |
| Type | Outdoor (Designated Partitioned Area) |
| Opening Hours | 07:00 ~ 20:00 |
| Open Days | Open every day (Monday to Sunday) |
| Fee | Free |
How to Find It & Local Rules
How to Find the Smoking Area
The smoking area is located on the sidewalk perimeter of the Kiyokawa Sanitation Garage (Kiyokawa-Seiso-Shako) in Kiyokawa 2-chome. To spot it, look for the green-and-grey signposts designated by Taito Ward, along with high metal partition panels designed to block smoke from drifting onto the main street.
Because this area is primarily residential and industrial, the booth is rarely overcrowded, making it a quick and convenient stop if you are walking between the Minami-Senju and Asakusa areas.
Strict Local Smoking Rules in Taito Ward
Like most of central Tokyo, Taito Ward (Taito-ku) enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on street smoking. * The Law: Smoking while walking, or smoking outside of designated zones on any public street or park, is illegal. * The Penalty: Plainclothes ward officers patrol this district regularly. Violating this ban carries an on-the-spot fine of 2,000 JPY. * Etiquette: Keep your smoke within the partitioned boundaries and dispose of your ash and cigarette butts in the provided stand-up trays.
Nearby Landmarks
If you are using offline maps or navigating on foot, use these local landmarks to find your way to the smoking area:
- Minami-Senju Station (JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Tsukuba Express): This is the nearest major transit hub, located approximately 850 meters north of the smoking site.
- Kiyokawa Park: A small community park situated just a block away, ideal for orienting yourself in the neighborhood.
- Meiji-dori Avenue: A major main road running just north of the sanitation garage. If you reach Meiji-dori, you have walked slightly too far north.