Marusei butter sandwiches without leaving New Chitose
Post-security in the Domestic area, Rokkatei is the quick fix if you skipped their main shops in Obihiro or Sapporo but still want the classic Marusei butter sandwich. Core items match what you see at Sapporo Station: the red-and-white boxed butter sandwiches, langue de chat biscuits, and chocolate snacks built around Hokkaido dairy. Expect per‑box pricing in the ¥800–¥2,000 range depending on size.
The shop keeps standard airport hours, roughly 8:00–20:00, but Google reviews mention popular boxes disappearing by early evening on weekends and around New Year’s or Golden Week. A Japanese guide notes that some seasonal Rokkatei specials stay limited to bigger Sapporo branches, so selection here is a trimmed-down version rather than the full catalog. Treat this as a reliable hit for the “greatest hits,” not a place to hunt every limited flavor.
Order the Marusei butter sandwiches first; they’re the reason to stop here instead of grabbing generic cookies elsewhere in Domestic. The filling uses Hokkaido butter and raisins, so it travels better than cake but still dislikes heat. Local bloggers suggest buying these closer to your flight time, especially in July and August, and keeping them out of direct sun in your carry-on.
Watch out for holiday lines that can run 10–15 minutes, with some reviewers reporting sell-outs of larger butter sandwich boxes after 18:00. If you land late from Tokyo on an evening ANA or JAL arrival, don’t assume stock. Practical play: walk this way first, grab your Rokkatei boxes, then backtrack for anything else you need in the Domestic shopping zone.