Japanese
日本語
- JP
すみません、トイレはどこですか？
Check station maps for toilets inside or outside the ticket gates. Ask staff about access.
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Need a toilet in Tokyo?
Find a toilet in Tokyo and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.
- Country
- Japan
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Local currency
- JPY
What the door says in Japan
- トイレ
- お手洗い
- 化粧室
- Toilet
Local practice in Japan
- Public toilets in stations, parks and shopping areas are generally free. Check the station map for whether the toilet is inside the ticket gates.
- Both seated and squat toilets exist. Look at the cubicle symbol before joining a queue if you need a seat.
These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.
How to ask
Take Phoo with you around Tokyo.
Find nearby toilets on the map. Check available opening hours, fees and access details, then choose a stop that works for you.
3,413 toilet listings in Tokyo
- 825 free to use
- 823 confirmed step-free
Free for iPhone. iOS 26 or later. No account needed to use the app.
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Questions about Phoo
Do public toilets in Tokyo cost money?
Public toilets in stations, parks and shopping areas are generally free. Check the station map for whether the toilet is inside the ticket gates. These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.
How do you ask where the toilet is in Tokyo?
すみません、トイレはどこですか？ — soo-mee-ma-SEN, TOY-reh wa DOH-ko des ka. On the door: トイレ · お手洗い · 化粧室.
Does Phoo work in Tokyo?
Find a toilet in Tokyo and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.
How many toilets does Phoo list in Tokyo?
Phoo currently lists 3,413 toilets in Tokyo. 825 are free to use. 823 are confirmed step-free. 50 are listed as open around the clock.