Sushi and Seafood Bowl Guide at New Chitose Airport | Last Taste of Hokkaido

For many travelers, wrapping up a Hokkaido trip with fresh sushi or a seafood bowl at the airport has become a ritual in itself. New Chitose Airport's dining options are remarkably well developed for an airport — from sit-down restaurants where you can take your time before the flight, to outlets inside the boarding gate area where you can eat right up until departure.

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Where the Restaurants Are: A Floor-by-Floor Overview

Sushi and seafood bowl restaurants are concentrated mainly in the Shiden-dori Shokudogai (市電通り食堂街) dining street on the domestic 3rd floor. There are also options inside the restricted boarding areas, so you can enjoy Hokkaido seafood even after you clear security.

Floor / Area	Restaurants	Best For
Domestic 3F (pre-security) — Shiden-dori Shokudogai	Hanataro (函太郎), Hanabu-sa (花ぶさ), Kikuyo Shokudo (きくよ食堂), Donburi Chaya (どんぶり茶屋)	Before or after check-in, before departure
Domestic 2F (pre-security)	Sapporo Suisan (さっぽろ水産) — standing sushi bar	Quick stop on arrival or before departure
Domestic restricted area (post-security)	Kita no Mikaku Suzuhana (北の味覚 すず花)	Making use of waiting time at the gate
International restricted area (post-security)	Kita no Mikaku Suzuhana — near ANA Gate 7	Last taste of Hokkaido before an international flight

Peak crowds: 12:00–13:30 at lunch and 17:00–19:00 in the early evening. Arriving around 11:00 or between 14:00 and 16:00 gives you a considerably better chance of finding a seat.

Restaurant Guide

From the main spots in the domestic 3rd floor dining area to the outlets inside the boarding gates, here is what each of the eight restaurants offers.

Gourmet Kaiten Sushi Hanataro (グルメ回転寿司 函太郎) — Domestic 3F, Shiden-dori Shokudogai

A popular conveyor belt sushi chain originally from Hakodate (函館). The restaurant sources Hokkaido seafood and hand-selects ingredients from across Japan, then prepares live shellfish on the premises. The airport location features a wide lineup — raw salmon at ¥418, a premium three-piece assortment at ¥858, and more.

• Location: Near the entrance of Shiden-dori Shokudogai, Domestic 3F

• Hours: Please check the official website

• Price range: From ¥418 per plate (airport pricing applies — slightly higher than standard)

Lines form constantly at this restaurant. Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight to be safe.

(Source: New Chitose Airport official site https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/spend/shop/241/)

Hokuoku no Sushi Hanabu-sa (北国の寿司 花ぶさ) — Domestic 3F, Shiden-dori Shokudogai

A counter-style sushi restaurant where a chef prepares your nigiri right in front of you. The popular Toku Kunama Sushi (特くなま寿司) made with Hokkaido seafood makes this a great choice for travelers who want a relaxed, unhurried meal. Both counter and table seats are available.

• Location: Inside Gourmet World, Domestic 3F

• Hours: 10:00–20:30 (last order 20:15) / Friday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays, and eves of holidays: 10:00–21:00 (last order 20:30)

• Price range: Please check the official website (nigiri, donburi, sashimi, and local sake sets available)

(Source: New Chitose Airport Terminal Building official site https://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/ja/spend/shop/s113.html)

Ajidokoro Kikuyo Shokudo (味処 きくよ食堂) — Domestic 3F, Shiden-dori Shokudogai

Originally a beloved institution at the Hakodate Morning Market (函館朝市), established in 1956, this restaurant opened its airport location in 2016. The restaurant uses Hokkaido-grown rice (Fukkurinko variety), and you can customize your donburi with your choice of toppings. The signature Ganso Hakodate Tomoe-don (元祖函館巴丼) at ¥3,880 is one of the most memorable ways to round off a Hokkaido trip.

• Location: Deeper inside Shiden-dori Shokudogai, Domestic 3F (past Hanataro)

• Hours: 11:00–21:00 (open year-round)

• Price range: Ganso Hakodate Tomoe-don ¥3,880 / Sanshu Okonomidori (三種お好み丼) ¥3,680

• Seating: 60 semi-open table seats + 12 terrace seats

Like Hanataro, this restaurant tends to have a queue. Allow plenty of time.

(Source: Kikuyo Shokudo official site, New Chitose Airport branch https://hakodate-kikuyo.com/chitose)

Donburi Chaya (どんぶり茶屋) — Domestic 3F, Shiden-dori Shokudogai

A seafood bowl specialist run directly by a fresh fish shop from Sapporo's Nijo Market (札幌二条市場). The airport-exclusive Kuko Tokusen-don (空港特選丼) — a tasting set of five small bowls featuring five kinds of seasonal Hokkaido seafood — lets you sample the full range of local flavors in one sitting. Please check the official airport website for current prices and hours (https://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/ja/spend/shop/s117.html).

• Location: Inside Gourmet World, Domestic 3F

(Source: New Chitose Airport official site https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/spend/shop/117/)

Ittoan (一灯庵) — Domestic 3F

Primarily a soba restaurant using 100% Hokkaido-grown buckwheat (ni-hachi style), but the menu also includes combination dishes pairing soba with seafood. Opens at 9:00, making it one of the few options for travelers on early flights.

• Location: Domestic 3F

• Hours: 9:00–20:30 / Friday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays, and eves of holidays: 9:00–21:00

• Price range: Please check the official website

(Source: New Chitose Airport official site https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/spend/shop/119/)

Sapporo Kaisen Sapporo Suisan (札幌海鮮 さっぽろ水産) — Domestic 2F

A standing sushi bar where seafood is sourced and selected by market professionals. Ideal for travelers who want a quick bite before boarding or a light snack to go with a drink. Because it is a standing bar, turnover is fast — even at peak lunchtime, you can usually get in without a long wait.

• Location: Domestic 2F

• Hours: 8:00–20:00 (standing sushi bar: 9:30–19:30)

(Source: New Chitose Airport official site https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/spend/shop/53/)

Kita no Mikaku Suzuhana — Domestic Gate (Restricted Area)

A restaurant inside the domestic restricted boarding area, allowing passengers who have already cleared security to enjoy a seafood bowl. The menu features high-quality uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) donburi — a great way to spend waiting time at the gate.

• Location: Inside the domestic restricted area

(Source: New Chitose Airport official site https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/spend/shop/89/)

Kita no Mikaku Suzuhana — International Gate (Restricted Area)

Located near ANA Gate 7 inside the international terminal's restricted area. A perfect spot to enjoy one last taste of Hokkaido before an overseas departure. The dining area has 26 seats. Entry requires a passport and boarding pass.

• Location: Inside the international restricted area, near ANA Gate 7

• Seating: 26 seats

(Source: New Chitose Airport official site https://www.hokkaido-airports.com/en/new-chitose/spend/shop/262/)

Choosing by Budget

Budget	Best Options	Notes
Under ¥2,000	Hanataro, Sapporo Suisan (standing bar)	Light meal, quick stop
¥2,000–¥3,000	Hanabu-sa nigiri, Donburi Chaya	Standard lunch or dinner
¥3,000+	Kikuyo Shokudo (Ganso Hakodate Tomoe-don ¥3,880)	A special, memorable meal

Recommendations by Travel Style

• Authentic counter nigiri → Hanabu-sa

• Hakodate's famous seafood bowl at the airport → Kikuyo Shokudo

• Conveyor belt sushi with lots of variety → Hanataro

• Early flight or limited time → Sapporo Suisan (standing bar) or Ittoan (opens at 9:00)

• Want to eat after clearing security → Suzuhana (domestic or international gate)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about restaurant choice, timing, and budget at New Chitose Airport.

Which floor has the most sushi and seafood bowl restaurants?

The main concentration is on the domestic 3rd floor in the Shiden-dori Shokudogai (市電通り食堂街) dining area — home to Hanataro, Hanabu-sa, Kikuyo Shokudo, and Donburi Chaya. There is also a standing sushi bar on the 2nd floor for a quicker option.

Can I eat seafood after passing through the security gate?

Yes. Kita no Mikaku Suzuhana (北の味覚 すず花) operates in both the domestic and international restricted areas, so you can enjoy a seafood bowl at the gate. Note that the international terminal location requires a passport and boarding pass to enter.

When are the less crowded hours to visit?

Peak crowds occur at lunch (12:00–13:30) and in the early evening (17:00–19:00). Arriving around 11:00 or between 14:00 and 16:00 gives you a much better chance of finding a seat quickly.

Are there options under ¥3,000?

Hanataro and Sapporo Suisan are comfortably within that range, and some items at Hanabu-sa also fall below ¥3,000. Kikuyo Shokudo's Ganso Hakodate Tomoe-don at ¥3,880 is on the pricier side.

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