Looking for a place to smoke at Hiroshima Airport? Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) has designated smoking rooms in its terminal building, following Japan’s nationwide airport smoking policies.
Smoking Rooms at Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima Airport has smoking rooms available within its terminal building. Like all Japanese airports, smoking is only permitted in designated enclosed smoking rooms (喫煙室) that are equipped with proper ventilation systems to prevent secondhand smoke exposure.
About Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima Airport (IATA: HIJ) is located about 50 km east of Hiroshima city center in Mihara. The airport serves domestic routes to Tokyo Haneda, Sapporo, Sendai, Okinawa, and seasonal international flights.
Finding Smoking Rooms
Smoking rooms are typically located throughout the terminal building. Look for 喫煙室 (smoking room) signage. For the most current locations, check the official Hiroshima Airport website at hij.airport.jp/en/ or ask airport staff upon arrival.
Japan’s Smoking Laws
Since April 2020, Japan’s smoking law prohibits indoor smoking in most public places. However, airports are permitted to maintain designated smoking rooms as exceptions. These rooms must be fully enclosed with proper ventilation systems.
Tips for Smokers
Look for 喫煙室 (smoking room) signs throughout the terminal
All smoking rooms are enclosed - no outdoor smoking areas
Hiroshima Airport is a smaller regional airport, so facilities may be more limited
Smoking anywhere outside designated rooms is prohibited and may result in fines