[2026 Update] Reviews of New Chitose Airport's Limited-Edition Souvenirs! Business Hours and Where to Find

New Chitose Airport is a popular airport in Japan, home to a variety of Hokkaido’s top confectionery brands, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Enjoyed by both tourists and Hokkaido residents alike, New Chitose Airport offers a wide variety of limited-edition souvenirs available only here. In this article, we’ll be sampling and introducing some of the limited-edition sweets available at New Chitose Airport.

What Is “New Chitose Airport,” One of Japan's Most Popular Airports?

At New Chitose Airport, you can find a variety of souvenirs, including specialty sweets, bread, and traditional Japanese confections made with ingredients from Hokkaido.

There’s no shortage of appealing shops here, from the much-talked-about “Sapporo Agricultural School New Chitose Airport Factory Store,” where you can enjoy freshly baked cheesecake, to “[SNOW] CHEESE,” which draws lines of customers day after day. We’ll also be featuring limited-time souvenirs, so be sure to check them out.

“Kinotoya,” Sapporo’s renowned pastry shop where you can enjoy freshly baked cheese tarts

“Kinotoya New Chitose Airport Store” is popular for its rich, creamy soft-serve ice cream. As one of Hokkaido’s leading shops, it offers baked goods made with carefully selected ingredients that make perfect souvenirs. Its lineup includes the “Premium Milk Soft-Serve” and “Cheese Tarts” baked right in-house.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Freshly Baked Blueberry Cheesecake Tart

The rich flavor of the cheese and the crisp, crumbly texture of the tart pair perfectly with the juicy taste of blueberries. Served warm, the cheese has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich aroma, allowing you to savor a rich, velvety mouthfeel where the sweet and tart flavors blend together smoothly.

[Rich-Flavored Soft-Serve Ice Cream] No. 1 on the Popularity Rankings: “Premium Milk Soft-Serve”

*This ranking is based on the results of the 2025 New Chitose Airport Soft-Serve and Ice Cream Poll.

Its appeal lies in its voluminous appearance, which is several notches above that of a typical soft-serve ice cream. Not only is it visually impressive, but it has also achieved five consecutive first-place finishes in the “rich-style soft-serve” category. It’s characterized by a rich, creamy depth and a deep milky flavor that makes it feel as though you’re tasting fresh whipped cream itself. Enjoy the rich flavor created by blending fresh milk with a secret ingredient: Hokkaido mascarpone.

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“JA Biei Biei Fruit Sorting Center New Chitose Airport Store” offers exquisite bread made with plenty of Hokkaido ingredients

The “JA Biei Biei Fruit Sorting New Chitose Airport Store” offers seasonal ingredients and limited-edition products carefully selected by JA Biei from among the crops grown in Biei Town. It is one of the most popular shops at New Chitose Airport, with lines forming as early as the morning.

Product Information

Product Name	Number of Bakes (Per Day)
Bean Bread	Once (8:00 a.m. only)
Biei's Corn Bread	On average, about 5 to 8 times (see our official Instagram for details)

Product Name	Number of Bakes (Per Day)
Bean Bread	Once (8:00 a.m. only)
Biei's Corn Bread	On average, about 5 to 8 times (see our official Instagram for details)

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Biei Corn Bread

This bread dough, made without water or sugar, is packed with plenty of corn. It offers a luxurious taste that perfectly blends the gentle flavor of the ingredients with the fluffy texture of the corn. Each box contains five pieces, so we recommend sharing them fresh out of the oven with family and friends. The combination with the fluffy, warm bread dough is exceptional, and it’s a favorite among locals.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Biei Bean Bread

This simple bread dough is filled with five varieties of beans grown in Biei. Red beans, black soybeans, adzuki beans, Kintoki beans, and green peas are densely arranged on the surface of the bread, and with large chunks of beans also embedded inside, it offers a flavor that bean lovers will find irresistible. Characterized by a gentle sweetness, you can enjoy a comforting taste that brings out the texture and flavor of the beans.

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“ROYCE',” Hokkaido's world-renowned Japanese chocolate brand

Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, “ROYCE’” is a popular Japanese chocolate brand that has also gained a following overseas. Located on the third floor of New Chitose Airport, “Royce’ Chocolate World” offers tours of the airport’s chocolate factory, exhibits on the history of chocolate, and photo spots. Another highlight is the selection of limited-edition products available exclusively at this location, thanks to its direct connection to the factory.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Royce' Pop Choco

“Loyds Pop Choco” features designs of adorable animals. There are eight different animals in the lineup, including squirrels and owls. With its classic milky richness and gentle sweetness, this comforting chocolate takes you back to your childhood.

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“Royce' Bakery,” a bakery operated by the popular chocolate specialty store

“Royce' Bakery” is a bakery operated by Royce', known for its popular chocolate specialty shops in Hokkaido. It offers a wide variety of breads made with plenty of Royce' chocolate.

[Hokkaido Exclusive] Fresh Chocolate Croissant [Ore]

This is the most popular bread at Lloyd's Bakery. It features a flaky, light croissant dough filled with rich chocolate cream. It melts smoothly in your mouth, offering a flavor where the depth of the chocolate perfectly complements the elegant taste of the cocoa croissant. The richness of the almond dough enhances the mild, deep flavor.

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“Starbucks Coffee New Chitose Airport Store”: Exclusive Menu Items Available Only at This Popular Coffee Shop

“Starbucks Coffee New Chitose Airport” is the only Starbucks located inside New Chitose Airport. It’s a Starbucks that offers store-exclusive menu items—available only here—which are rare even nationwide.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] White Chocolate & Espresso (Iced)

This white chocolate-based dessert is topped with chocolate whipped cream and ground espresso-roasted coffee beans. The base has a rich, milky depth, and is characterized by a smooth, lingering chocolate sweetness. The espresso-roasted coffee beans enhance the deep, complex flavor, while the slightly bitter powder adds a nice accent.　

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“LeTAO New Chitose Airport Store”: A Cheese-Flavored Dessert Available Only for Lunch

“LeTAO” is a Western-style confectionery brand based in Otaru, Hokkaido. At the “LeTAO New Chitose Airport Store,” you can enjoy treats such as the “Symphony Fromage,” available in limited quantities starting at 1:00 PM, and the “Mousse Fromage Parfait” topped with “Double Fromage.”

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Symphony Fromage

A delicate aroma with a hint of the cheese’s natural tang gently wafts through the air. The two layers—a crumble topping and a flaky pastry crust—combine to create a moist texture, offering a flavor with the gentle richness of cheese and a subtle hint of maple. Surprisingly, the sweetness is subtle, making this a great choice for cheese lovers; it features a distinct cream cheese flavor. The maple flavor and powdered sugar add a gentle touch of sweetness.

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A Wide Selection of Freshly Baked Sweets at “Sapporo Agricultural School New Chitose Airport Factory Store”

The “Sapporo Agricultural School New Chitose Airport Factory Store” is the talk of the town for its freshly baked sweets. This highly anticipated shop opened inside New Chitose Airport on July 24, 2024. Here, you can enjoy “freshly baked dairy cheesecake,” “freshly baked Hokkaido apple pie,” and “freshly baked Hokkaido milk cookies.”

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Freshly Baked Dairy Cheesecake

This cheesecake has a moist texture and a gentle, sweet aroma. With its light and fluffy texture, it offers a rich, moist flavor while still maintaining a light, refreshing taste that evokes a sense of nostalgia. The toasty aroma from the baked top wafts gently, and with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and light mouthfeel, it’s the kind of cheesecake you can polish off in no time.

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The popular cheese dessert shop “[SNOW] CHEESE (Snow Cheese) New Chitose Airport Store”

The dessert brand “[SNOW] CHEESE” has been making waves as a product available exclusively at New Chitose Airport and the Daimaru Sapporo store. Among its offerings, the popular “Chi-tane”—exclusive to New Chitose Airport—is a must-try.

[New Chitose Airport Exclusive] Chitanne

It contains cheese-flavored rice crackers, almonds, and freeze-dried cheese. Since it comes in a pouch-style package, it’s perfect for enjoying a little at a time. It’s one of the few non-sweet snacks available exclusively at New Chitose Airport, and it’s a great choice not only for cheese dessert lovers but also as a snack to enjoy with drinks.

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“Wakasaimo New Chitose Airport” with its cute bear design

“Wakasaimo New Chitose Airport Store,” a long-established confectionery shop on Lake Toya, features an on-site workshop. It sells freshly steamed manju and soft-serve ice cream exclusive to the airport.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] New Chitose Airport Manju

The gentle brown sugar-flavored dough has a fluffy texture with a slightly chewy bite. It contains a small amount of coarse red bean paste with bits of skin, and its moist, smooth mouthfeel is just like that of strained red bean paste. The refined brown sugar flavor pairs perfectly with the gently melting red bean paste, and the taste is even more pronounced when eaten warm.

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[Limited Time Offer] “snows,” a famous candy brand available only during the winter season

“SNOWS” is one of Hokkaido’s most popular dessert brands, available only during the winter months. Its lineup includes the “Snow Sand,” featuring a crunchy cookie sandwich filled with chocolate, and the smooth-textured “Snow Ball.” All of these items are so popular that they often sell out immediately, so be sure to grab some if you see them.

[New Chitose Airport · Seasonal Special] Snow Sand

These cookies feature a crumbly, crunchy shortbread base sandwiched around fresh chocolate. The milky richness of the chocolate spreads across the palate, blending with the buttery flavor of the shortbread to create a rich, deep taste. The white chocolate is milky yet leaves a light, gentle aftertaste. The milk chocolate also delivers a robust cocoa flavor while maintaining a distinctly milky profile.

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“Pasco Hokkaido Premium”—a perfect match for Hokkaido-grown “Yumechikara”

“Pasco Hokkaido Premium” is a bakery operated by Pasco that specializes in Hokkaido ingredients. It offers a wide variety of breads made with an abundance of Hokkaido’s seafood and agricultural bounty, including flour made from ‘Yumechikara’—a Hokkaido-grown wheat variety known for its quality. If you’d like to try a bread exclusive to New Chitose Airport, we recommend the “Whole Scallop Gratin.”

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Whole Scallop Gratin

A popular Hokkaido specialty featuring a whole scallop nestled in the center of a cute, seashell-shaped pastry shell. Made with Hokkaido-grown scallops suitable for sashimi, this treat lets you savor a rich flavor where the scallop’s umami is concentrated within the flaky pastry. This limited-edition bread is available exclusively at “Pasco Hokkaido Premium,” and we recommend reheating it before eating.

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“Snow Brand Parlor New Chitose Airport Branch” Features Airport-Exclusive Soft-Serve Ice Cream and Parfaits

“Airport Soft,” a light and refreshing soft-serve ice cream

This soft-serve ice cream—ranked No. 1 in popularity among the light and refreshing varieties—is available exclusively at four locations at New Chitose Airport. It’s made using a soft-serve mix produced at a dedicated facility within the airport, based on Hokkaido milk and fresh cream. The light, milky flavor of the milk really shines through, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Its appeal lies in the fact that you can fully enjoy the rich depth of the milk while still savoring a light, refreshing treat.

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A luxurious pie featuring a blend of red bean paste and fresh whipped cream: “Chiaki-an, New Chitose Airport Branch”

“Chiaku-an New Chitose Airport Store” is a popular confectionery shop headquartered in Sapporo. It is known for “Yama-Oyaji” and “Northman,” two of Hokkaido’s most iconic sweets. The shop’s lineup also includes “Nama Northman,” available exclusively at the Daimaru Sapporo store and New Chitose Airport, as well as “Northman Tsubuan,” available only at five select locations.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport and Daimaru Sapporo] Fresh Northman

Inside the moist pastry crust, you can savor the rich harmony of traditionally made koshi-an—a smooth red bean paste with a deep, rich flavor—and rich, melt-in-your-mouth fresh cream from Hokkaido. At “Chiaki-an New Chitose Airport Store,” you can purchase them individually, making them the perfect treat while you wait. Cooler bags are also available for purchase.

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“BAKE Press Butter Sand,” a corn-flavored treat available only at select stores

“BAKE Press Butter Sand” is known for its popular butter sandwiches. Since there are no company-owned stores in Hokkaido, these treats are available at ANAFESTA. They are Hokkaido-exclusive sweets that can only be purchased at Chitose Airport—a spot known only to those in the know.　

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Butter Sandwiches<Hokkaido Condensed Milk and Sweet Corn

The light and crisp shortbread crust gently releases the mild sweetness and aroma of sweet corn. The melt-in-your-mouth buttercream pairs perfectly with the rich caramel, further enhancing the rich, full-bodied flavor of the sweet corn.

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“Nouvel Berg LeTAO Chocolatier,” a limited-edition dessert from a popular chocolate specialty shop

“NOUVELLE VAGUE (Nouvelle Vague LeTAO Chocolatier)” is a shop where you can enjoy chocolate desserts from the popular Hokkaido dessert brand “LeTAO.” With locations at the Otaru Main Store and New Chitose Airport, the shop offers a lineup that includes LeTAO’s popular ‘Niagara’ and the store-exclusive “Brownie Baton Pie.”

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Brownie Baton Pie

The rich aroma combines the nutty flavor of the flaky pastry with the gentle scent of chocolate. The “Royal Montagne Brownie” inside offers a moist texture and a light, melt-in-your-mouth feel. The crispy yet moist pastry perfectly complements the brownie’s richness and the flavor of black tea, creating a rich, harmonious taste.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Royal Montagne Brownie

With a light, airy texture, the elegant flavor of Earl Grey fills your mouth. The richness and sweetness of the chocolate blend perfectly with the moist texture of the brownie, creating a smooth, harmonious taste experience. Enjoy this rich brownie that lets you savor the flavor of Darjeeling and the richness of chocolate just like a cake.

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“Hokakaro” is popular for its wide variety of rice crackers and cream puffs

“Hokakaro” has its main store in Sunagawa, Hokkaido. At the “Hokakaro New Chitose Airport Store,” you'll find a wide variety of products, including the popular “Kaitaku Okaki”—a line of unsweetened rice crackers—as well as other popular baked goods and cream puffs that you can enjoy right there on the spot.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Cup Shoe: Dream Balloon

This is a New Chitose Airport-exclusive cream puff served in a cup. The light, airy texture of the puff pastry is complemented by the crunchy bite of white fondant, creating a gentle sweetness that slowly spreads across your palate. The milky, rich custard has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and pairs perfectly with the chewy puff pastry in the cup.

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“Morimoto,” a specialty shop in Hokkaido offering sweets made with the local fruit, haskap berries

“Morimoto” specializes in sweets made with “huskapp,” a fruit native to Hokkaido. At the “Morimoto New Chitose Airport Store,” you can purchase airport-exclusive items featuring chocolate-coated treats and huskapp jam.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Huskapp Jewelry · TORIO

In addition to the classic Haskap jewelry, this set includes the “White Version” and “Premium Black.” The tartness of the Haskap jam melds with the moist cookie dough, while the mellow sweetness and rich depth of the chocolate enhance the luxurious flavor. Each flavor offers a completely different experience, and the sweet-and-sour taste of the Haskap complemented them perfectly.

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Savory snacks! A classic savory souvenir spot: “Calbee Plus New Chitose Airport Store”

“Calbee Plus New Chitose Airport Store” is one of the 10 concept stores operated by Calbee across Japan. It offers freshly fried menu items available at only eight stores nationwide, as well as store-exclusive products.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Freshly Fried Potato Chips: Asparagus & Bacon Flavor

These warm, freshly fried potato chips have a crisp texture and a slightly fluffy mouthfeel. They feature a rich seasoning with a hint of bacon’s saltiness, followed by a subtle, lingering hint of asparagus flavor. Combined with the fact that they’re freshly fried, the warmth of the chips enhances the harmony with the seasoning, creating a truly delightful taste.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] Kamaage Chips: The Taste of Hokkaido—Scallop Soy Sauce Flavor

These are thick, crispy potato chips with a hearty texture, and even the small-bag size offers a rich, satisfying flavor. The moment you put one in your mouth, the flavor of scallops gently spreads, and the soy sauce brings out the umami of the chips. They have a great crunch, and since one bag is substantial and very satisfying, they’re also highly recommended as party favors.

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ISHIYA × New Chitose Airport Collaboration: “HOKKAIDO An Voyage!”

“HOKKAIDO An Voyage!,” a collaborative dessert brand between ISHIYA and the airport, receives new shipments on Mondays and Fridays. The brand offers red bean paste desserts made exclusively with azuki beans from Tokachi, Hokkaido, available only at New Chitose Airport.

[Exclusive to New Chitose Airport] An Voyage! Dorayaki

Between the chewy layers of the dough lies a moist, grainy red bean paste. The paste is blended with a milk spread that imparts a milky richness and sweetness, creating a rich flavor that complements the chewy dough. Enjoy this dorayaki, whose milky richness gives it a distinctly Western-style taste.

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Let's savor all the gourmet treats exclusive to New Chitose Airport♪

New Chitose Airport offers a wide selection of Japanese and Western sweets, as well as bread and freshly made desserts, featuring a diverse range of products exclusive to the airport. Given that Hokkaido is renowned for its culinary scene, the variety of gourmet options at New Chitose Airport alone is enough to keep you eating your way through the entire trip. Among these, many of the freshly made desserts and baked goods are so popular that they sell out in the blink of an eye. Be sure to pick up some of these New Chitose Airport-exclusive items as souvenirs or treats during your trip.

※Taste reviews are based on personal impressions. Individual experiences may vary, so we hope you find this helpful.