Public toilets in Japan
Across 5 cities in Japan, 2,174 toilets are listed, 2,167 of them free.
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| City | Toilets | free |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,082 | 1,077 |
| Kyoto | 334 | 332 |
| Osaka | 302 | 302 |
| Sapporo | 286 | 286 |
| Fukuoka | 170 | 170 |
Looking for a toilet in Japan rarely costs anything: 100 per cent of the 2,174 listed toilets are free. Only 7 charge. That is the comfortable case — you can set off without hunting for coins.
The 2,174 toilets in Japan are spread across 5 cities. Tokyo leads with 1,082, followed by Kyoto with 334. That is a more even spread than in many other countries.
Step-free access and changing tables
18 per cent of entries in Japan are recorded as step-free. A baby changing table is noted on 154 entries (7 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.
Where these numbers come from
Most entries for Japan come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.
Common questions
- How many public toilets are there in Japan?
- Toiletten-Finder currently lists 2,174 toilets in Japan, across 5 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.
- Are toilets in Japan free?
- 100 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 2,167 out of 2,174.
- Which city in Japan has the most?
- Tokyo, with 1,082 listed toilets.
- Does the app work in Japan without internet?
- Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.