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New Chitose Airport Souvenirs 2026 | Top 8 Picks and Airport-Only Items

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New Chitose Airport, the last place to shop on a Hokkaido trip, has hundreds of souvenirs lined up, from classic confections such as Shiroi Koibito, Royce and Jaga Pokkuru to airport-only sweets. If you know where the shops are and what to look for, you won't get lost even 30 minutes before departure. We've brought together practical information in one place: the top 8 classics, airport-only sweets, picks by occasion, and shelf life and tips for taking them home.

What to know before buying souvenirs at New Chitose Airport

New Chitose Airport's souvenir shops are broadly divided into two areas: "Domestic Terminal 2F" and the "Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road." Just knowing the floors in advance lets you use your limited time before boarding efficiently.

Domestic Terminal 2F has Sweets Avenue (Kinotoya, Snow Brand Parlor and others), the Hokkaido Sanchoku Market (mainly seafood) and Sky Shop Ogasawara (carries Rokkatei, general souvenirs, open 7:00–20:30). The Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road has Royce' Chocolate World (8:00–20:00), Calbee Plus (8:00–20:00) and a LeTAO pop-up (until the end of June 2026, 10:00–18:00). Some shops, such as ANA FESTA, are also in the area after departure security, so you can buy souvenirs both before and after security. Arriving at the shops an hour before boarding lets you choose calmly.

Top 8 classics: the tried-and-true souvenirs

We've put together our own list of the classic confections you'll always see at New Chitose Airport, based on how easy they are to buy, how well known they are and how easy they are to give. Each comes with the floor where you can buy it, its shelf life and the occasions it suits.

No. 1: Shiroi Koibito (Ishiya)

Practically a byword for Hokkaido souvenirs, this is a sandwich cookie of baked langue de chat and white chocolate. You can buy it at several souvenir shops, including Sky Shop Ogasawara on Domestic 2F, ANA FESTA and JAL PLAZA. Its shelf life is long, about 120 days after production, and its versatility for both handing out at work or school and as a gift is why it's No. 1. Reference prices are ¥864 for 9 pieces, ¥1,144 for 12, ¥1,717 for 18 and ¥2,289 for 24 (slightly different by shop; as of March 2026). Ishiya's airport-exclusive "An Voyage!" is also introduced in the airport-only section.

No. 2: Royce' Nama Chocolate

Royce's flagship product, a nama (fresh) chocolate known for melting smoothly in the mouth. You can buy it at Royce' Chocolate World (8:00–20:00) on Connecting Facility 3F. Its shelf life is short, about a month from production, and it must be refrigerated (10°C or below), so ice packs are essential for taking it home. In summer especially it risks melting, so if you expect a long journey, consider sending it by courier.

No. 3: Jaga Pokkuru (Calbee Plus)

A classic snack made with Hokkaido potatoes and seasoned with addictive kelp-stock salt. It is sold at Calbee Plus (8:00–20:00) on Connecting Facility 3F and also at general souvenir shops in the airport. In March 2026, the early release of "Jaga Pokkuru Hokkaido Corn Flavor" also drew attention. Its shelf life is about 120–150 days after production, it can be stored at room temperature, and it comes in several sizes, such as 6-bag and 10-bag boxes.

No. 4: Marusei Butter Sandwich (Rokkatei)

A representative Hokkaido butter-cream sandwich cookie; the combination of rich butter cream and raisins delights people of all ages. Rokkatei has no store of its own in New Chitose Airport; you can buy it at general souvenir shops such as Sky Shop Ogasawara. There is no "Rokkatei Airport Store" sign, so don't be confused. The reference price is ¥1,720 for 10 pieces (after the March 2026 price rise; check again in store). Its shelf life is about 60 days after production, and it can be stored at room temperature.

No. 5: Kinotoya Baked Cheese Tart

A popular item you can buy fresh from the oven at Kinotoya (8:00–20:00) in Sweets Avenue on Domestic 2F. At ¥250 each (reference), it's reasonable and also suits eating on the spot yourself before boarding. The shop also sells a Hokkaido-only blueberry cheese tart. It must be refrigerated and its shelf life is short, from the same day to a few days, so it is not suited to long journeys or long periods at room temperature. Boxes of 6 require advance orders.

No. 6: Toukibi Choco (Hori)

A chocolate confection shaped like Hokkaido corn (toukibi), sold in sets of several individually wrapped chocolate sticks. Its unique look makes it a "very Hokkaido souvenir" that pleases a wide range of ages. Storable at room temperature and individually wrapped, it suits handing out at work or school, and you can buy it at general souvenir shops such as Sky Shop Ogasawara.

No. 7: LeTAO Double Fromage

The signature product of LeTAO, Hokkaido's leading cheese-sweets brand: a smooth rare cheesecake of a fresh-cheese layer on top of a baked-cheese layer. You can buy it at the permanent LeTAO shop on Domestic 2F. It must be refrigerated, so consider using ice packs or sending it by courier to take it home.

No. 8: Shiroi Black Thunder (Yuraku Confectionery × Ishiya)

A Hokkaido-only collaboration combining Shiroi Koibito's white chocolate with Black Thunder. At ¥812 (reference) for 16 individually wrapped pieces, it's good value and handy as a casual souvenir to hand out. You can buy it at Sky Shop Ogasawara and elsewhere, and room-temperature storage and a relatively long shelf life make it worry-free.

New Chitose Airport-only sweets: you can only buy them here

Besides the classic ranking, items you can only get at New Chitose Airport are another highlight. For anyone looking for a special item to remember the trip by, here are the airport-only items as of 2026.

Royce' Chocolate World (8:00–20:00) on the Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road has about 100 airport-only items you can't buy at regular shops, about 70% of them originals. You can enjoy a lineup unique to this shop, such as nama chocolate slices, pop chocolate and milk truffles. Ishiya's New Chitose Airport exclusive "An Voyage!" is a baked confection released in February 2024, with its packaging renewed in March 2026. You can buy it at Sky Shop Ogasawara, ANA FESTA and elsewhere.

LeTAO's "Symphonie Fromage" is an airport-only sweet sold in limited quantities from 1 p.m. every day at the LeTAO pop-up on the Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road (until the end of June 2026, 10:00–18:00). And SNOWDOME, which opened its second store at New Chitose Airport on February 27, 2026, is a new kind of sweet using brown cheese from the "HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE" brand. ¥1,296 for 4 pieces, ¥2,484 for 8, ¥3,564 for an assorted box (tax included, reference prices). Check the shelf life in store or on the official website.

Picks by occasion

When you can't decide on a souvenir, it's easier if you first decide who it's for and the occasion. We've picked items for three occasions.

For handing out (at work, school or to neighbors), choose by value, individual wrapping, room-temperature storage and long shelf life. Three classics are Jaga Pokkuru (6-bag and 10-bag boxes, individually wrapped and easy to hand out one each), Toukibi Choco (its unique look gets people talking) and Shiroi Black Thunder (16 pieces for ¥812, reference price, great value).

For premium gifts (for someone special), choose by quality, presentation and brand. Royce' Nama Chocolate must be refrigerated and keeps about a month, so it's ideal for someone who will eat it soon after receiving it. LeTAO Double Fromage needs ice packs because it must be refrigerated, but it is highly regarded as a luxurious cheesecake. The Marusei Butter Sandwich, ¥1,720 (reference) for 10 pieces and storable at room temperature, is an easy-to-handle gift. For the two refrigerated items, sending them by courier is the safe choice when you go home in midsummer.

For yourself and as a trip memento, airport-only items, freshly baked treats and buzzworthy new products suit you. The Kinotoya Baked Cheese Tart (¥250 each, reference) is a pleasure to eat on the spot before boarding. Royce' Chocolate World's exclusives are originals you can't buy at regular shops, a treat for yourself. SNOWDOME, newly opened in February 2026, is a talked-about sweet popular with people who love new things.

Main shops and opening hours

Here are the opening hours of souvenir-related shops in the airport. It's reassuring to check them before you reach the shops.

Shop Floor Hours
Royce' Chocolate World Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road 8:00–20:00
Calbee Plus Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road 8:00–20:00
LeTAO pop-up Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road 10:00–18:00 (until the end of June 2026)
Kinotoya New Chitose Airport Domestic 2F Sweets Avenue 8:00–20:00
Sky Shop Ogasawara Domestic 2F 7:00–20:30

*Opening hours may change. Check each shop or the New Chitose Airport official website for the latest information.

Shelf life and tips for taking souvenirs home

The easy mistakes when buying souvenirs on a trip are overlooking "shelf life" and "storage temperature." Especially if you buy refrigerated items, keep the following points in mind in advance.

Items storable at room temperature (long shelf life) include Shiroi Koibito (about 120 days after production), Jaga Pokkuru (about 120–150 days after production), Toukibi Choco, Shiroi Black Thunder and the Marusei Butter Sandwich (about 60 days after production). There's little to worry about taking them home, and they suit long journeys.

Refrigerated items (short shelf life) include Royce' Nama Chocolate (about a month after production, 10°C or below), the Kinotoya Baked Cheese Tart (same day to a few days) and LeTAO Double Fromage (refrigerated). In summer ice packs are essential, and the assumption is that you eat them soon after buying. To send them far, use the Yamato Transport or Nippon Express courier counters (in the airport). Refrigerated (cool) delivery is available. If a long journey is certain, choose mainly items storable at room temperature or use a courier.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Here are the questions we're often asked about New Chitose Airport souvenirs.

Q: Where can I buy souvenirs at New Chitose Airport?

The main shops are Sweets Avenue, the Hokkaido Sanchoku Market and Sky Shop Ogasawara on Domestic 2F. The Connecting Facility 3F Smile Road also has Royce' Chocolate World and the LeTAO pop-up (until the end of June 2026). Some shops are also in the area after departure security.

Q: Which souvenirs are exclusive to New Chitose Airport?

They include Ishiya's "An Voyage!", Royce' Chocolate World exclusives (nama chocolate slices, pop chocolate and more), LeTAO's "Symphonie Fromage" (limited quantities from 1 p.m. daily, until the end of June 2026) and SNOWDOME (newly opened February 2026, brown cheese sweets).

Q: Which New Chitose Airport souvenirs keep well?

Shiroi Koibito (about 120 days after production), Jaga Pokkuru (about 120–150 days after production) and the Marusei Butter Sandwich (about 60 days after production) keep well. Royce' Nama Chocolate and the Kinotoya Baked Cheese Tart must be refrigerated and have short shelf lives, so take care on long journeys.

Q: What should I watch out for when buying souvenirs at the airport?

Refrigerated items need ice packs (especially in summer). Using the Yamato Transport or Nippon Express courier counters (in the airport), you can also have them delivered to your home. Arriving at the shops an hour before departure gives you time to choose.

Q: Which New Chitose Airport souvenirs are good for handing out?

Classics are Shiroi Black Thunder (individually wrapped, 16 pieces for ¥812, reference price), Toukibi Choco (from 28 sticks, individually wrapped) and Jaga Pokkuru (6-bag and 10-bag boxes). Individually wrapped items storable at room temperature with a long shelf life suit handing out at work or school.

Summary: tips for choosing souvenirs at New Chitose Airport, and the rest of your Otaru trip

There are four points to keep in mind when choosing souvenirs at New Chitose Airport: you can't go wrong with the classics (Shiroi Koibito, Jaga Pokkuru and the Marusei Butter Sandwich please everyone); try the exclusives (Royce' Chocolate World exclusives, An Voyage! and SNOWDOME can only be bought here); plan for refrigerated items (Royce' nama chocolate and Kinotoya cheese tarts need ice packs, best eaten the same day); and know the floors first (the two main areas are Connecting Facility 3F and Domestic 2F).

If you visited Otaru on this Hokkaido trip, COTARU offers rental bicycles around the Otaru Canal and a café using local ingredients. We'd be glad if you enjoyed some time in Otaru before heading to New Chitose Airport.

For access to New Chitose Airport, also see "New Chitose to Otaru: The Complete Access Guide" and "New Chitose to Otaru Direct Bus (Resort Liner)." And "New Chitose Airport Complete Guide 2026" covers the airport's food, experiences and hot spring facilities comprehensively.

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The information in this article is based on research as of May 2026. Opening hours, prices, shelf life and shop information may change, so check each shop's official website or the New Chitose Airport official website for the latest information.

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