Please note Kyoto's non smoking area

Currently, non smoking area has spread in Japan. In Kyoto, on the streets of downtown and tourist areas, smoking is prohibited. 

If you smoke a cigarette you will be imposed fines. 
I hear that there is a consideration for the foreign tourists who do not know the circumstances, but foreign tourists to be fined is increasing. 
If you're a smoker, when you're visit Kyoto, please looking for a smoking space. 
There are smoking spaces in the building or cafes.