There’s an airport attraction you must visit before your flight home from Hokkaido:
Royce’ Chocolate World.
Located inside New Chitose Airport, it’s not just a souvenir shop
but a sweet chocolate theme park where you can watch chocolate being made.
Location and Hours (Check Before You Go!)
Royce’ Chocolate World is on the 3rd floor of the walkway linking the domestic and international terminals at New Chitose Airport.
Anyone can visit before departure, and it’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Hours may change depending on airport conditions, so check the official website before you leave.)
A Chocolate Factory in the Airport? An Experience You Can Only Have Here!
The biggest draw of Royce’ Chocolate World is its factory-tour-style chocolate production zone.
Through the glass, you can watch cute chocolates actually being made.
It’s a popular spot where kids and adults alike watch with sparkling eyes.
Production viewing usually runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Right next door is a chocolate mini museum.
It displays chocolate history and culture from around the world,
so you can pick up some sweet knowledge in a short time.
Royce’ Bakery: An Airport Bakery With an Irresistible Aroma
Royce’ Chocolate World also has a bakery corner.
The most popular item is the nama chocolate croissant au lait.
A crispy croissant filled with soft nama chocolate,
it turns “just one pastry at the airport” into two or three boxes to go.
There are also chocolate cookies, mini brownies, chocolate rolls and other limited items.
The bakery opens at 9 a.m., so you can enjoy it even before a morning flight.
Which Royce’ Chocolates Should You Buy?
The Royce’ shop at New Chitose Airport carries more than 100 chocolate products.
Here are the top 3 best sellers among travelers.
1. Nama Chocolate Au Lait: Royce’s soft, moist signature.
Hokkaido fresh cream and milk chocolate blend perfectly, with a touch of liqueur for a rich aroma.
2. Potato Chip Chocolate Original: the salty crunch of potato chips with sweet chocolate.
Once you start you can’t stop, which makes it the classic first Royce’ buy.
3. Nama Chocolate Matcha: a grown-up flavor balancing bitter green tea with sweet chocolate.
There are hidden favorites too.
The Mild Milk, Bitter and Mild White series contain no alcohol, making them good gifts for kids.
If you want a deep cacao flavor, try the Bitter series made with cognac.
Tip: packages marked “no liquor used” are perfect gifts for kids and non-drinkers.
Save More With Duty-Free Shopping
Royce’ chocolate bought at regular shops includes a 10% consumption tax.
But if you’re flying internationally, the Royce’ shop in the duty-free zone after security
sells it tax-free.
Popular nama chocolate is cheapest in the duty-free zone, even for the same product.
* Royce’ Chocolate World, 3rd-floor walkway: airport-only items, bakery and museum (no duty-free)
* International terminal shop after security: same products, duty-free
* Cold packing: nama chocolate must be kept cold! Free cooler bag packing on request
Tip: ask for an ice pack on long flights.
It keeps the chocolate from melting, and you can carry it on board.
The Real Charm of Royce’ Chocolate World
It’s not just a souvenir to buy
but a hands-on space where you watch chocolate being made
and enjoy the aroma in person.
It’s the perfect way to end your trip on a sweet note.
If you’re visiting with kids,
seeing chocolate made in Japan right before their eyes is educational too.
* Royce’ Chocolate World: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (3rd-floor walkway)
* Bakery: opens at 9 a.m.
* Airport duty-free: shop at leisure around your flight schedule
* Duty-free shops are for international passengers only, so check your itinerary
With a little time before your flight,
end your trip with the sweet scent of chocolate at Royce’ Chocolate World.
It’s the perfect gift for someone you love, or a small reward for yourself.
Prices, hours and details in this post are from our visit in November 2025 and may have changed, so check the latest information before you go.
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Schedules and prices can change, so check the Royce’ official website before you go.