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Cigar Bars in Japan
Browse 597 cigar bars and lounges across Japan. Compare cities, neighborhoods, maps, recorded opening hours and beginner-friendly tags before choosing where to smoke a cigar.
Japan cigar bar directory statistics
597
cigar bars & lounges
45
prefectures covered
584
bars with hours listed
197
beginner-friendly tags
Counts are based on currently published Hamaki Suitai records and can change as venue information is verified.
What is a cigar bar — and what that means in Japan
A cigar bar is a venue where smoking a cigar indoors is allowed. Some keep a humidor and will cut and light a cigar for you; others only let you bring your own. In Japan that distinction carries legal weight. The amended Health Promotion Act made indoor spaces non-smoking in principle from April 2020, so a place where you can smoke while eating or drinking either qualifies as a smoking-purpose venue — which in practice means holding a tobacco retail licence and selling tobacco over the counter — or operates under the transitional rule for small existing eateries with posted signage. A Japanese cigar bar is therefore a licensed exception, not simply a bar that keeps an ashtray. See the Ministry of Health passive-smoking guide (Japanese).
Dedicated cigar bars
68Cigars are the point of the venue: a humidor on site, cutting and lighting service, and seating built around a long smoke.
Cigar bar and shop
17You can buy a cigar over the counter and smoke it on the spot. These venues hold a tobacco retail licence.
Cigar lounges
5Hotel and members-style lounges. Admission rules and cover charges vary the most in this group.
Bars with documented cigar use
507General bars where cigar smoking is recorded as possible. Cigar stock and table service are often unconfirmed — ask before you go.
What an evening costs
Cigar retail prices in Japan are set through a national approval system, so the same cigar generally carries the same price wherever it is legally sold — a bar or shop cannot discount it, and buying online is not cheaper. What changes between venues is the cover or seating charge, drinks and service, so ask for the cover charge and the cigar price when you sit down. This directory records a price band for 257 of the 597 bars listed; the rest have no band recorded, which is missing data rather than a sign that they are inexpensive.
Ready to pick a venue? Start with Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, or jump to the cigar bar finder if you already know where you are staying.
Choose the right directory
A place where cigar smoking is documented is not necessarily a cigar retailer. Start with the purpose of your visit, then confirm stock, service or bring-your-own rules on the venue page.
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597 cigar bars and lounges
Includes dedicated cigar bars, cigar lounges and bars with documented cigar use. Cigar sales or table service may still be unconfirmed.
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252 cigar shops and tobacco retailers
Use this directory when retail stock is the priority. A retail listing does not guarantee a smoking lounge, a specific brand or same-day inventory.
Open the cigar shop finder →Cigar bars by prefecture
Tokyo has the largest listing, followed by Kanagawa and Osaka. Each prefecture page provides an interactive map and links to individual venue details.
Popular cigar bar neighborhoods
Use neighborhood pages when you already know where you are staying. Shimbashi and Ginza lead the current area listings, with Susukino, Shinjuku, Nishi-Azabu and Nakasu also offering concentrated choices.
Community-reviewed cigar bars
These venues currently have the highest member ratings in this directory. Review counts are still small, so use the rating together with current hours and venue information rather than as a national popularity ranking.
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The shop carries cigars and lets you enjoy cigars inside the store, and its appeal also lies in being able to pair them with a wide selection of tequila. Some customers say they came to like cigars after being recommended one, and there is an atmosphere that makes it easy to try a new one. The interior, accented with Latin-style accessories, art, and candlelight, has an atmosphere suited to relaxed conversation. It is spacious, and some say it is relatively easy to walk into in Roppongi.
Bar Meraki
The shop’s main feature is that you can enjoy Cuban cigars under careful management. You can smoke cigars inside the shop, and cigars are also available for purchase, showing its attitude of valuing the condition of each individual cigar. The main focus is old brandy and whiskey, and many comments note that the prices are reasonable. It is suited to people who want to slowly pair a cigar with a drink in a quiet space with subdued lighting. It has 14 seats in total: 5 counter seats and 9 table seats, with a cover charge of 1,000 yen. It is a place where even solo visitors can easily enjoy conversation.
Bar Tarrow's Kagurazaka Bar Tarozu
A 1,000-yen charge includes a choice from six accompaniments, one of which is a cigar. Whisky and brandy anchor the drinks, joined by rum, liqueurs, and seasonal fruit cocktails; the indicative budget is in the 5,000-yen range. A dark wood counter and red carpet shape this classic nine-seat bar. Visits are generally limited to three guests and the room is not intended for groups of four or more, making it suited to enjoying cigars and drinks alone or in a small group.
Bar Ginnan-an
Cigars are sold here, and you can enjoy a cigar inside the shop. It offers a calm space where you can relax, and the master's gentle service makes it feel easy to enter even on a first visit. Mocktails that pair well with cigars and highballs with a hint of mezcal are also well regarded. The atmosphere is not too quiet, so you can enjoy conversation, and there is a live feel to watching seasonal fruit cocktails finished right in front of you. The cover charge is reasonable, and drinks are also priced in an accessible range.
Cigar Bar Edmundo Dantes
A cigar bar on the first floor of a building in Osaka's Shinsaibashisuji, carrying Cuban cigars from approachable selections to rare and premium labels. Guests can pair them with rum, whisky, and Cuban cocktails, and may bring their own cigars. The bar has 10–15 seats and permits smoking inside.
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Cigars, including Cuban selections, are grouped on the menu, while the master handles cutting and lighting. Drink suggestions follow the chosen cigar, supporting a first cigar through to the pairing. Old bottles include whisky and brandy from the 1960s to 1980s. The bar has 15 counter seats and a 1,000-yen charge, accommodating both quiet drinking and conversation.
How to choose a cigar bar in Japan
1. Confirm cigar service
Check whether the venue sells or serves cigars, allows bring-your-own cigars, or only documents that cigar smoking is possible. These are different conditions.
2. Check hours and cigar last orders
Opening hours are recorded for 584 venues, but a cigar last order can be earlier than the bar closing time. Confirm the same-day schedule.
3. Verify admission and payment
Reservation rules, cover charges, dress codes, cashless payment and members-only policies vary. A map listing alone does not confirm walk-in admission.
4. Ask about language support
An English directory page does not mean every venue has English-speaking staff or an English cigar menu. Send a short message or ask your hotel to call when needed.
The directory currently marks 197 venues as beginner-friendly and 289 as suitable for solo visitors. An unmarked venue is not automatically unsuitable; it means that condition is not confirmed in the current record.
Good to know before you visit
You must be 20 or older to smoke in Japan, and people under 20 cannot enter smoking areas. Carry photo ID. See the Ministry of Health passive-smoking guide (Japanese).
Smoking rules differ by building and municipality. Use a permitted venue or designated smoking area and follow posted signs rather than assuming street smoking is allowed.
Venue records can lag same-day changes. Confirm the current opening time, cigar stock, cover charge, reservation and language support directly before a cigar-focused visit.
Cigar bars in Japan: frequently asked questions
What is a cigar bar?
A cigar bar is a venue where smoking a cigar indoors is allowed. Some keep a humidor and will cut and light a cigar for you; others only let you bring your own. In Japan the difference matters more than in most countries: the amended Health Promotion Act made indoor spaces non-smoking in principle from April 2020, and a venue where you can smoke while eating or drinking has to qualify as a smoking-purpose venue — which in practice means holding a tobacco retail licence and selling tobacco over the counter — or operate under the transitional rule for small existing eateries with posted signage. Of the 597 venues in this directory, 68 are dedicated cigar bars and 17 both sell cigars and let you smoke them on site.
How much does it cost to smoke a cigar at a bar in Japan?
Cigar retail prices in Japan are set through a national approval system, so the same cigar generally carries the same price wherever it is legally sold — the shop or bar cannot discount it. What changes between venues is the cover or seating charge, drinks and service, so ask for both the cover charge and the cigar price when you sit down. Hamaki Suitai records a price band for 257 of the 597 listed bars; the rest have no band recorded, which is missing data rather than a sign that they are inexpensive.
How many cigar bars are there in Japan?
Hamaki Suitai currently lists 597 cigar bars, lounges and bars with confirmed cigar use across 45 prefectures. The total includes dedicated cigar bars, hotel lounges and general bars where cigar use is documented; it does not mean every venue sells cigars.
Where are most cigar bars in Japan?
The largest prefecture directories in the current listing are Tokyo (255), Kanagawa (39), Osaka (38). Use the city and neighborhood links on this page to compare venues before choosing one near your hotel or route.
Can tourists visit cigar bars in Japan?
Many venues accept visitors, but admission, reservations, language support, dress codes and payment methods vary. Open the venue page and confirm the current policy directly, especially for small bars, hotel lounges and members-only venues.
Can I buy cigars at a cigar bar in Japan?
Not always. A venue can allow cigar smoking without selling or serving cigars. Hamaki Suitai separately lists 252 cigar shops and tobacco retailers; use the shop finder when buying cigars is your main purpose.
How do I find a cigar bar near me in Japan?
Use the location-based cigar bar finder to sort venues by straight-line distance, then check the map, opening hours and venue details. Opening hours are currently recorded for 584 of the 597 listed bars, but same-day confirmation is still recommended.