Navigating New Chitose Airport (Shin-Chitose), the main gateway to Hokkaido, is an experience in itself! Far from being just a transit hub, you can find souvenir shops, clothing stores, cafes, restaurants, fish markets, and even a full chocolate attraction inside this amazing airport.
Royce’ Chocolate
Royce’ Chocolate is one of the most popular souvenirs from Japan, and at New Chitose Airport, you can visit Royce’ Chocolate World. This unique area on the 3rd floor combines a chocolate museum, a shop, and a high-tech miniature factory. Here, you can find special products sold only at this airport and watch the fascinating process of how these world-famous chocolates are made!
Let’s check what products are available at this store.
Chocolate-Coated Potato Chips
Potato chips coated with chocolate are the most popular from Royce’ Chocolate. Its crunchy savory potato chips with a layer of chocolate is surprisingly delicious! (Although we know it may sound weird to many!)
Crunchy Chocolate Sticks
Crunchy Chocolate Sticks are easy to eat and come in various flavors. A favorite among travelers is the Green Tea (Matcha) flavor, which offers a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.
If you prefer something nutty, the Peanut Crunch sticks are a fantastic choice.
For families traveling with children, the Royce’ Character Chocolates are a huge hit. They come in adorable shapes like bears and cows.
You can also purchase a “Friends” gift box filled with a variety of these cute character chocolates, making it a perfect souvenir for friends back home.
Looking for something seasonal? Keep an eye out for the White Chocolate Snowmen, a charming nod to Hokkaido’s famous winter scenery.
In addition to the shop, the Miniature Factory area allows you to watch various types of high-tech machines and robots tempering, molding, and packaging chocolates right before your eyes.
This facility is perfect for those who want to see the behind-the-scenes of chocolate making for free. Finally, don’t miss the adjacent Royce’ Bakery, where you can try the famous “Nama Chocolate Croissant”—a flaky pastry filled with a decadent bar of fresh ganache!
Enjoy your sweet vacation in Hokkaido! 🙂
Royce’ Chocolate World
Address: New Chitose Airport, Connecting Path 3F, Bibi, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido
Opening hours: 8:00 – 20:00 (Factory Space 8:30 – 17:30 / Bakery Space 9:00 – 20:00)
Official Website
Still the Best Airport Activity
New Chitose Airport is often ranked as the best airport in Japan for shopping, and Royce’ Chocolate World is the reason why. It is a stress-free, fun, and delicious way to kill time before your flight in 2026.
