[2026 Latest] Top 20 Recommended Hokkaido Sweets Souvenirs! Introducing classic, cheese-based, and freshly baked goods available at New Chitose Airport.

Choosing souvenirs is an essential part of concluding a trip. Among the various options, sweets are a classic and easy choice because they have a long shelf life and are easy to distribute.

New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido, offers a wide variety of confectionery souvenirs. This article introduces 20 popular Hokkaido confectionery souvenirs, categorized into five genres. Find the perfect gift to suit the recipient and the length of your stay.

*Please note that the operating hours and products offered by the stores mentioned in this article may change. For the latest information, please check the official websites of each store.

[Baked Goods] 5 Classic Sweet Treats You Can Buy as Souvenirs in Hokkaido

Let's start with some classic baked goods, which are practically synonymous with Hokkaido souvenirs. Baked goods are convenient souvenirs for colleagues and friends because they have a long shelf life and are often individually packaged.

Ishiya Confectionery / Shiroi Koibito

Manufacturer: Ishiya Confectionery Co., Ltd. / Retailer: JAL PLAZA Departure Lobby Store

When it comes to souvenir sweets from Hokkaido, the first thing that comes to mind is "Shiroi Koibito" from Ishiya Confectionery. This classic product, consisting of white chocolate sandwiched between langue de chat cookies, has been loved for nearly half a century since its release. It's also appealing because it comes in assortments with different numbers of cookies, making it easy to choose according to the recipient and the number of people.

It is available at several souvenir shops within New Chitose Airport, including the "JAL PLAZA Departure Lobby Store."

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Store name	JAL PLAZA Departure Lobby Store (Also available at other souvenir shops)
Open	7:10～20:30
Product name	White lover

Rokkatei / Marusei Butter Sandwich

Manufacturer: Rokkatei Confectionery Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Jotetsu

If you're looking for a sweet souvenir in Hokkaido, Rokkatei's "Marusei Butter Sandwich" is a must-try. Each sandwich features a generous amount of raisin-infused butter cream sandwiched between crispy biscuits, resulting in a perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavor. Launched in 1977, it's a product that symbolizes Rokkatei's history, and its retro packaging design is also part of its charm.

Individually packaged, they are easy to distribute, and their flavor is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are available at several souvenir shops, including "Jotetsu," within New Chitose Airport.

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Store name	Jōtetsu (also available at other souvenir shops)
Open	8:00～20:30
Product name	Marusei Butter Sandwich

morimoto / Haskap Jewelry

Manufacturer: Morimoto Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Morimoto New Chitose Airport Store

Morimoto's "Haskap Jewelry" is a popular confectionary among both Hokkaido residents and tourists, made with haskap berries, a specialty of Hokkaido. These four-layered cookies, coated in chocolate and filled with haskap jam, offer a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors and a light texture. Their beautiful appearance makes them a perfect souvenir for women or a treat for yourself. Airport-exclusive packaging is also available at the New Chitose Airport New Chitose Airport store.

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Store name	morimoto new chitose airport shop
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Haskap Jewelry

Kitakaro / Baumkuchen "Fairy Forest"

Manufacturer: Kitakaro Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Kitakaro New Chitose Airport Store

Kitakaro's signature product, "Fairy Forest," is another must-have confectionary as a souvenir from Hokkaido. Its luxurious production method, involving carefully baking each layer, results in a moist texture. It pairs well with both coffee and green tea, making it a recommended souvenir for family or as a gift.

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Store name	KITAKARO NEW Chitose Airport Shop
Open	8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM only on December 31st and January 1st)
Product name	Baumkuchen "Fairy Forest"

Nanban Confectionery Hokkaido Milk Castella / Hokkaido Milk Castella

Manufacturer: Arsh Tsujiguchi Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Hokkaido Milk Castella

If you're looking for a confectionery souvenir that you can only get at New Chitose Airport, we recommend the "Hokkaido Milk Castella" from Nanban Confectionery Hokkaido Milk Castella. This castella, baked in-house under the supervision of a renowned pastry chef, features a fluffy texture and gentle sweetness thanks to its carefully selected Hokkaido ingredients. Smaller sizes are also available, so you can choose the perfect size for the number of people you're giving it to. It's the perfect item for anyone looking for a special, airport-exclusive souvenir.

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Store name	Hokkaido Milk Kasutera
Open	9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Cafe space: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Product name	Hokkaido Milk Kasutera

[Chocolate] 4 Recommended Sweets Souvenirs You Can Buy in Hokkaido

Next, we'll introduce four chocolate-based souvenirs. We'll cover a wide range of options, from classic products to limited-edition flavors only available at New Chitose Airport, so please use this as a reference.

Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO / Royal Montagne Brownie

Manufacturer: KCC Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Nouvelle Vague LeTAO Chocolatier

First up is the "Royal Montagne Brownie," a brownie that lets you enjoy the flavor of popular chocolate from "Nouvelle Vague LeTAO Chocolatier," a specialty shop of Otaru confectionery LeTAO. The moist texture of the brownie, infused with the aroma of Darjeeling tea, pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate. It can be carried at room temperature and has a relatively long shelf life, so you can give it as a gift at any time. The elegant packaging makes it a great gift for superiors or elders.

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Store name	NOUVELLE VAGUE LeTAO Chocolatier
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Royal Montagne Brownie

ROYCE' / Potato Chip Chocolate

Manufacturer: Royce' Confect Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Royce' New Chitose Airport Store

One of Hokkaido's most popular chocolate confections is ROYCE's "Potato Chip Chocolate." Salty potato chips are coated in smooth chocolate, creating an addictive sweet and salty flavor. Because it can be stored at room temperature and is individually wrapped, it's an easy choice for souvenirs to share.

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Store name	ROYCE'
Open	8:00～19:30
Product name	Potato chip chocolate

Chocolatier Masaru / Hokkaido Raw Terrine

Manufacturer: Masaru Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Chocolatier Masaru Gate Lounge Store

If you're looking for a unique chocolate treat only available at New Chitose Airport, Chocolatier Masaru's "Hokkaido Raw Terrine" is a great option. Made with carefully selected cocoa and dairy products from Hokkaido, this limited-edition product (only 100 available per day) comes in three flavors: chocolate, milk, and caramel. It pairs perfectly with whiskey or coffee, making it a great treat to buy for yourself.

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Store name	Chocolatier Masále gate lounge shop
Open	8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Dine-in service available until 7:45 PM (Last order 7:30 PM).
Product name	Hokkaido Fresh Terrine

ANA Foods Co., Ltd. / Chocolate with Fruit (Apple)

Manufacturer: ANA Foods Co., Ltd. / Retailer: ANA FESTA Chitose Lobby Store

For those looking for a unique chocolate, we recommend ANA Foods' "Fruit Chocolate (Apple)." Freeze-dried Red Delicious apples are slowly infused with white chocolate, resulting in a texture that starts with a crisp, crumbly bite and gradually transforms into a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth experience. The balance of tartness and sweetness is excellent, making it a great gift choice even for those who aren't particularly fond of sweets. Other flavors, such as strawberry and banana, are also available.

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Store name	ANA FESTA NEW-CHITOSE AIRPORT LOBBY SHOP
Open	7:15～20:30
Product name	Chocolate that tastes like fruit (apple)

[Cheese-based] 4 recommended sweets souvenirs you can buy in Hokkaido

Cheese-based sweets are a popular souvenir from Hokkaido. Here, we introduce some cheese-based sweets that can be purchased at New Chitose Airport.

Snow Cheese / Chiitane

Manufacturer: Woodstock Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Snow Cheese

"Chiitane," a popular snack sold at New Chitose Airport branch of the cheese confectionery specialty store "SNOW CHEESE," is another popular item. It's a combination of kaki no tane (rice crackers) with almonds and freeze-dried cheddar cheese. It has a taste closer to a snack than a sweet treat, making it suitable as a souvenir for those who don't like sweets or those who enjoy alcohol. New Chitose Airport branch is a popular store with long lines every day, so it's recommended to visit with plenty of time to spare.

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Store name	SNOW CHEESE
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Chiitane

Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO / Double Fromage

Manufacturer: KCC Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO

LeTAO, a confectionery shop from Otaru that boasts nationwide recognition as a brand originating in Otaru, offers its signature "Double Fromage" cake, which is another recommended souvenir. This cake features layers of smooth, melt-in-your-mouth rare cheesecake and moist baked cheesecake. It is sold frozen and thawed naturally, making it suitable for taking home outside of Hokkaido. With its rich yet not cloying flavor, it is a surefire hit as a souvenir for cheesecake lovers.

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Store name	LeTAO
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Double Fromage

Snuffles, Hakodate, Hokkaido / Cheese Omelet

Manufacturer: Peche Mignon Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Hakodate Western Confectionery Snuffles New Chitose Airport Store

For cheese lovers, I recommend the "Cheese Omelet" from Snuffles Hakodate Hokkaido. It has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, like a soft-boiled omelet, and offers a delightful, fizzy sensation. Since it requires refrigeration, keeping it cool is essential for taking it home, but you can purchase their original cooler bags at the store, so there's no need to worry.

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Store name	Hakodate Pastry Snaffle’s New Chitose Airport
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Cheese omelet

Ferme La Terre Biei / Northern Delicacy: "Butter Cheese Sandwich"

Manufacturer: Ferme La Terre Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Ferme La Terre Biei New Chitose Airport Craft Studio Store

Another recommended product is the "Northern Delicacy 'Butter Cheese Sandwich'" sold by Ferme La Terre Biei, a brand born in Biei Town. A special cream made with cream cheese, mascarpone, and Hokkaido butter is sandwiched between crispy shortbread cookies. The shortbread dough, made with their original brand of wheat, is baked to a light texture, allowing you to fully appreciate the cheese flavor. With a wide variety of flavors and sizes available, it's easy to choose the perfect gift for anyone.

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Store name	Ferme La Terre Biei New Chitose Airport Craft Studio Store
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	A Northern Delicacy: Butter Cheese Sandwich

[Freshly Baked/Made] 3 Recommended Sweets Souvenirs You Can Buy in Hokkaido

At New Chitose Airport, you can enjoy freshly baked and made souvenirs prepared in the shop's workshop. Here are three products we recommend.

Kinotoya / Freshly Baked Blueberry Cheese Tart

Manufacturer: Kinotoya Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Kinotoya New Chitose Airport Store

Kinotoya's "Freshly Baked Blueberry Cheese Tart" is a New Chitose Airport exclusive product that adds blueberry jam to their popular "Freshly Baked Cheese Tart." It features a cheese mousse blended with Hokkaido-produced cream cheese, topped with mildly sweet blueberry jam. Because it is carefully baked in the shop's workshop, the warmth it retains immediately after purchase is part of its charm.

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Store name	kinotoya
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Freshly baked blueberry cheese tart [Hokkaido limited edition, New Chitose Airport store only]

CARAMEL KITCHEN / Homemade Caramel

Manufacturer: Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Caramel Kitchen

At "CARAMEL KITCHEN," a shop exclusively located at New Chitose Airport, confectionery manufacturer Ezaki Glico handcrafts fresh caramel using Hokkaido-produced dairy products. Their "homemade caramel," made with meticulous attention to temperature and cooking time, boasts a remarkably soft texture. It's a recommended item not only for Glico fans but also for anyone looking for a unique souvenir.

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Store name	CARAMEL KITCHEN
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Homemade Caramel

Sapporo Agricultural College / Freshly Baked Hokkaido Apple Pie

Manufacturer: Hokkaido Confect Group Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Sapporo Agricultural College New Chitose Airport Factory Store

The "Freshly Baked Hokkaido Apple Pie" is a product that can only be purchased at New Chitose Airport, baked in Sapporo Agricultural College's in-store workshop. It features a filling made with large chunks of apple, encased in a crispy pie crust. Since it can be taken home at room temperature on the same day, it is a recommended item for those who want to take home a freshly baked souvenir.

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Store name	Sapporo Agricultural College New Chitose Airport Factory Store
Open	9:00～20:00
Product name	Freshly baked Hokkaido apple pie

[Japanese-style sweets and snacks] 4 recommended sweets souvenirs you can buy in Hokkaido

Finally, we'll introduce some classic Japanese-style sweets and snacks that make great souvenirs from Hokkaido. There are plenty of items to enjoy for both children and adults, so please take a look!

Sapporo Senshuan / Raw Northman

Manufacturer: Senshuan Confectionery Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Sapporo Senshuan New Chitose Airport Store

Sapporo Senshuan's "Nama Northman," a fusion of Japanese and Western confectionery, is another recommended product. Based on the hugely popular "Northman" released in 1974, this product features a moist pie crust filled with mildly sweet red bean paste and plenty of fresh cream. The harmony of Japanese and Western flavors created by the red bean paste, pie crust, and fresh cream is the reason for its popularity. Although it is a refrigerated product, you can purchase a cooler bag with ice packs, so you can take it home with peace of mind.

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Store name	Sapporo Senshuan New Chitose Airport Branch
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Raw Norseman

Biei Selected Fruits / Biei Bean Bread

Manufacturer: Biei Senka Co., Ltd. / Retailer: JA Biei Biei Senka New Chitose Airport Store

"Biei no Mamepan," sold in limited quantities at JA Biei Biei Senka New Chitose Airport store, is another must-buy souvenir. The dough, both on the surface and inside, is generously filled with five types of beans that have strong ties to Japanese sweets. It is only baked once a day, and it is not uncommon for it to sell out shortly after opening. As it is an exclusive product of New Chitose Airport store, those who want to buy it are advised to head to the store as soon as it opens.

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Store name	JA Biei Biei Selected Fruits New Chitose Airport Store
Open	8:00～19:00
Product name	Biei's Bean Bread

Calbee / Jaga Pokkuru

Manufacturer: Calbee Co., Ltd. / Distributor: Calbee Plus

Calbee's "Jaga Pokkuru" is a popular souvenir snack from Hokkaido. Made exclusively with Hokkaido-grown potatoes, this stick-type snack offers the natural sweetness and crispy texture of the ingredients. It's a great choice for families with children. With a shelf life of 5-7 months, it's also suitable for bulk purchases.

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Store name	Calbee+
Open	8:00～20:00
Product name	Jaga Pokkuru

Hokkaido Souvenir Research Institute x morimoto / Potato Corn

Manufacturer: Kita no Atelier Co., Ltd. / Retailer: Sky Shop Ogasawara

"Jagamorokoshi," offered by "Hokkaido Souvenir Research Institute" and "morimoto," is another recommended product. Combining Hokkaido-grown corn and potatoes, its crunchy texture is addictive. The light saltiness makes it easy to eat and you'll find yourself reaching for another. This is a recommended item for those looking for limited-edition or unusual souvenirs.

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Store name	SKY SHOP OGASAWARA
Open	7:10～20:30
Product name	Potato corn

Three tips for reliably buying Hokkaido sweets souvenirs at New Chitose Airport

Choosing souvenirs to wrap up your Hokkaido trip can often be a hectic process. To avoid situations like "I didn't have enough time and couldn't buy what I wanted," here are three tips to help you make the most of it.

Freshly baked goods are sure to sell out, so aim to go right after opening.

If you want to be sure to buy freshly baked or freshly made sweets as souvenirs from Hokkaido, it's best to aim for the time right after the store opens. The "Freshly Baked Blueberry Cheese Tart" from Kinotoya and the "Biei Mamepan" from Biei Senka, which were introduced in this article, often sell out early in the morning.

To ensure you get your hands on popular items, it's recommended to plan your trip to New Chitose Airport early on your last day. With plenty of shops and restaurants, you can enjoy shopping and Hokkaido cuisine at your leisure before your flight.

For airport-exclusive items, narrow down your choices in advance.

New Chitose Airport has a wide variety of airport-exclusive and Hokkaido-exclusive products, so narrowing down your choices in advance will make shopping on the day much smoother. If you create a souvenir shopping list during the planning stage of your trip, you'll be able to shop without hesitation even with limited time at the airport.

The following article introduces souvenirs exclusive to Hokkaido, so please refer to it as well.

Related article: [2026 Latest] Top 19 Souvenirs You Can Only Buy in Hokkaido

Before buying, check the shelf life, whether it can be stored at room temperature, and whether it is individually packaged.

The best sweets to choose as souvenirs from Hokkaido will depend on how you plan to transport them and how long you'll be there. If you can't choose when to give them as gifts, it's best to choose individually packaged items that can be stored at room temperature. If you need to purchase items that require refrigeration or freezing, you can also have them shipped from the airport's shipping counter.

The following article also explains information regarding shipping souvenirs, so please refer to it as well.

Related article: 11 Seafood Souvenirs You Can Buy at New Chitose Airport | Including items that can be taken home at room temperature as accompaniments to rice or as snacks

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New Chitose Airport offers a wide variety of souvenirs, from classic baked goods and chocolates to cheese-based treats, freshly made sweets, Japanese confectionery, and snacks. Choose the perfect item from our selection based on who you're giving it to and how long you'll be taking it home.

*Please note that the operating hours and products offered by the stores mentioned in this article may change. For the latest information, please check the official websites of each store.