Yes, you can smoke at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) — the terminal has enclosed indoor smoking rooms on floors 1, 2, and 3, including an airside room in the departure gate area on the 2nd floor for after you clear security. The 1st floor arrival lobby and the 3rd floor observation and restaurant level each have a room too, so travelers are covered both before and after screening. Set in the hills of Mihara about 50 km east of Hiroshima city center, HIJ serves as the gateway to the Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island, and the wider Chugoku region, handling domestic flights to Tokyo Haneda, Sapporo, Sendai, and Okinawa along with seasonal international services.
はい、広島空港（HIJ）では喫煙できます。ターミナルの1階・2階・3階に密閉式の屋内喫煙室があり、2階の出発ゲートエリアには保安検査後に利用できるエアサイドの喫煙室もあります。1階の到着ロビー、3階の展望・レストランフロアにもそれぞれ喫煙室があるため、保安検査の前後どちらでも喫煙できる場所を確保できます。広島空港は広島市中心部から東へ約50km、三原市の丘陵地に位置し、平和記念公園、宮島、そして中国地方一帯への玄関口として、東京（羽田）、札幌、仙台、沖縄への国内線に加え、季節運航の国際線にも対応しています。
Smoking Rooms at Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima Airport provides enclosed smoking rooms (喫煙所) on multiple floors of its terminal. Each room features air filtration and ventilation systems in compliance with Japan’s Health Promotion Act. Smoking anywhere outside these designated rooms, including hallways, restrooms, and outdoor areas near entrances, is strictly prohibited.
1st Floor — Arrivals
The 1st floor houses the arrival lobby for both domestic and international flights. A smoking room is available on this level, making it a convenient first stop after picking up luggage. The limousine bus terminal to Hiroshima Station is also on the ground level, so you can have a cigarette before boarding the 45-55 minute ride into the city.
2nd Floor — Departures and Gates
The 2nd floor is the main departure level with check-in counters, security screening, and boarding gates. Smoking rooms are available both on the landside (before security) and in the departure gate area (after security). The airside room means you do not need to leave the secure zone once you have cleared screening.
3rd Floor — Observation and Restaurants
The upper floor features an observation deck and restaurant area. A smoking room is also accessible on this level, which is useful if you are spending time at the restaurants or shops while waiting for your flight.
Heated Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Heated tobacco products such as IQOS, Ploom, and glo are welcome in all of Hiroshima Airport’s smoking rooms. Japan has a large heated tobacco user base, and airports accommodate these devices in the same designated rooms as conventional cigarettes. Liquid e-cigarettes and vapes are also permitted inside the smoking rooms.
Summary
| Location | Floor | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival Lobby | 1F | Landside | Near domestic and international arrivals |
| Departure Hall | 2F | Landside | Before security, near check-in counters |
| Departure Gate Area | 2F | Airside | After security screening |
| Observation / Restaurant Level | 3F | Landside | Near restaurants and observation deck |
For Japan airport smoking rules, the vape ban, and other general info, see our Japan smoking guide.