Non-food souvenirs at Loft beat yet another Shiroi Koibito box
Loft sits airside in the Domestic terminal at New Chitose, just off the main shopping zone, and focuses on Japanese lifestyle goods instead of snacks. You see the usual yellow Loft signage, but inside it leans hard into stationery, travel gear, and small design items. Think MT washi tape, pens under ¥500, cute memo pads, skincare minis, and small organizers that actually fit in a carry-on.
Hours generally track Domestic terminal shopping times, roughly 8:00–20:00, but bank on earlier closing outside peak seasons. Prices match regular city Loft branches, so a ¥1,200 notebook costs the same here and you rarely spot the big clearance bins you see downtown. That said, for a last 10–15 minute lap before boarding, it’s one of the few spots where you can buy non-edible gifts that don’t feel like an afterthought.
Gift-wise, focus on compact items: multi-color pens around ¥300–600, sticky-note sets under ¥1,000, and small beauty or bath packets that slide under liquid limits. You’ll also find travel pillows, pouches, and cable organizers near the front; these run higher, often ¥1,500–3,000. Watch out for impulse buys that quietly add up, since nothing is duty free and there’s no extra airport discount.
Quick tip: if you also want Hokkaido snacks, grab those in another shop first, then swing through Loft last so you can match remaining yen to a couple of light, packable gifts.