Noboribetsu/Toya/Chitose/Shikotsu Start and finish your trip at the New Chitose Airport to fully enjoy Hokkaido

The New Chitose Airport serves many routes not only in Japan but also overseas. It is a top-class airport in the country in terms of the number of people who use it and the number of its flights, but it is more than just an airport. The place also brings together a variety of activities, such as shopping and gourmet experience, which many people love to enjoy when traveling, relaxation facilities like hot springs, and even movie theaters. Here are some recommendations that you cannot miss when you stop by the New Chitose Airport.

Hokkaido Ramen Dojo

Ebisoba Ichigen is a popular ramen restaurant that attracts lines of customers.

Hokkaido Ramen Dojo is located on the third floor of the domestic terminal. Known as a gourmet kingdom, Hokkaido boasts many types of delicious food such as Jingisukan and soup curry but is most famous for ramen. Hokkaido Ramen Dojo has 10 of the most carefully chosen ramen restaurants that Hokkaido has to offer. Here, you will find a wide variety of ramen, including the miso ramen of Sapporo, the shoyu (soy sauce) ramen of Asahikawa, and rare ramen featuring spot prawns.

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Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park

The Doraemon Latte is sure to look amazing on social media!

The Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park is located on the third floor of the connecting path. This is the world’s first Doraemon themed park that is established as an annex of an airport. It is particularly popular among families. It features attractions, a cafe, and a shop that are based on the theme of Doraemon. At the workshop facility, you can enjoy craftwork, such as three-dimensional painting. The cafe offers many cute menu items that relate to Doraemon, such as the Doraemon Taiyaki and Doraemon Latte! When you are finished playing, you can ride the time machine with Doraemon and take a commemorative picture with him. This is sure to be a picture from your travel to Hokkaido that stands out in your memories.

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Royce’ Chocolate World

Cute chocolate pops and flower chocolates

Royce’ Chocolate World is located on Smile Road on the third floor of the connecting path. This is the first chocolate factory, museum, and shop in an airport in Japan created by Royce’, which has become a synonym for souvenirs from Hokkaido. Since you can observe the factory for free through the glass windows, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The shop offers approximately 100 original products for sale. This is the perfect place for buying Royce’ chocolate for your souvenirs and get rare products that are only available here!

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Sky Museum

The Sky Museum is located on the third floor of the domestic terminal. It is a dream place full of exciting exhibitions about the sky, including a collection of various airplane models and a booth that shows you the history of airplanes. There is also a shop that has an abundance of items and souvenirs that fans of flying cannot miss, such as airplane models and original goods.

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New Chitose Airport Onsen

New Chitose Airport Onsen is located on the fourth floor of the domestic terminal. This is a place where you can spend relaxing moments after you have fully enjoyed the airport by eating, playing, and shopping in it. Since it has indoor baths, outdoor baths, and saunas, it is sure to take away your fatigue from traveling. The place offers plentiful amenities, allowing you to try the hot spring without having to bring anything special. It has a restaurant too, where you can have authentic gourmet and snacks after you take a soothing dip. It also offers dishes that are unique to Hokkaido, such as Jingisukan set meals.

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Portom International Hokkaido

Hokkaido’s first Tateru Yoshino, a French restaurant

This is a luxury hotel that has a direct connection to the international terminal building. There are details that give off a Japanese taste in the lobby, the guest salon, guest rooms, and various places throughout the hotel, allowing you to feel the spirit of hospitality that is unique to Japan. This refined space is just like a museum and lets you enjoy Japanese culture in the airport. Not only can you stay in the hotel, but you can also spend your time before and after your flight here, as it has a cafe filled with a relaxed atmosphere, a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with Hokkaido’s local ingredients, and an authentic bar all within the hotel.

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Observation Deck

Last but not least is the observation deck on the fourth floor of the international terminal building. It is open from April to November every year. Since there are two north-south runways running in parallel, which is a rare setup for airports in Japan, you can photograph all planes on domestic and international routes. The view from the observation deck, which lets you feel airplanes from up close, is fantastic!

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