Yes, Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) has at least six smoking rooms spread across three floors in the domestic terminal and one in the international terminal. Rooms are available both before and after security, and the ANA Signet lounge also has a dedicated smoking area.
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) sits at the southern tip of Kyushu, surrounded by volcanic landscapes and serving as the main gateway to Yakushima Island, the active Sakurajima volcano, and the hot spring resorts of southern Japan. The terminal even offers views of Sakurajima on clear days. With domestic flights connecting to Tokyo Haneda, Osaka, Nagoya, and Okinawa, plus limited international service, Kagoshima is a busy regional hub. The airport is well equipped for smokers, with at least six smoking rooms spread across three floors in the domestic terminal and one in the international terminal.
Smoking Rooms at Kagoshima Airport
Kagoshima Airport provides enclosed smoking rooms (喫煙所) on multiple floors of both the domestic and international sections. All rooms feature air filtration systems in compliance with Japan’s Health Promotion Act. Rooms are available on the landside (before security) and airside (after security). The ANA Signet lounge also has its own smoking area for eligible passengers.
Domestic Terminal
The domestic terminal is the larger section of the airport, handling the bulk of traffic. Smoking rooms are distributed across all three floors:
1st Floor — Two smoking rooms on the ground level, near the arrival lobby and ground transportation area. These are convenient if you have just landed or are waiting for someone.
2nd Floor — Two smoking rooms on the departure level, near the check-in counters and boarding gate area. At least one of these rooms is accessible after security, so you can smoke in the gate area without needing to exit and re-clear screening.
3rd Floor — One smoking room on the upper level, near the observation deck and restaurant area. This is a good spot if you are killing time before your flight with a meal or watching planes against the backdrop of Sakurajima.
International Terminal
The international section has one smoking room on the 1st floor. International services at Kagoshima are limited, so the terminal is smaller, but the room ensures international passengers have access before or after clearing customs.
ANA Signet Lounge
If you have access to the ANA Signet lounge, there is a designated smoking area inside. This is available to ANA premium class passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, and those with a lounge pass.
Heated Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
Heated tobacco devices such as IQOS, Ploom, and glo are welcome in all smoking rooms at Kagoshima Airport. Japan has widespread adoption of these products, and airports treat them the same as conventional cigarettes. Liquid e-cigarettes and vapes may also be used inside the designated rooms.
Tips for Smokers at Kagoshima Airport
- Follow 喫煙所 (kissenshitsu) signs to find smoking rooms on each floor
- The 2nd floor domestic rooms include airside access, so you can smoke after security
- On clear days, head to the 3rd floor for a smoke with views of Sakurajima volcano
- ANA Signet lounge guests have a dedicated smoking area
- Lighters are permitted in carry-on luggage in Japan (one disposable or non-absorbed fuel lighter per person)
- If connecting to Yakushima flights, the domestic boarding area smoking room is the most convenient
Summary
| Location | Floor | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Arrival Area | 1F | Landside | Two rooms, near ground transportation |
| Domestic Departure / Gates | 2F | Landside + Airside | Two rooms, near check-in and boarding |
| Observation / Restaurant Level | 3F | Landside | One room, views of Sakurajima |
| International Terminal | 1F | Landside | One room |
| ANA Signet Lounge | — | Airside | For eligible lounge guests |