Goodbye, Doraemon Land at New Chitose Airport.

The once blue dream world For many, New Chitose Airport is not just the gateway to Hokkaido but also a large entertainment hub. Among its attractions, the "Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park" was a favorite for families and anime fans alike. Since its opening, this park has brought joy to countless travelers and fans. However, due to adjustments in venue leasing and facility planning, it officially closed on July 14, 2025. Although it can no longer be visited, the laughter and memories it created remain an integral part of New Chitose Airport's culture. 🕰️ Operating Hours (Historical Info) • Closure Date: July 14, 2025 📍 Address 3rd Floor, Domestic Terminal, New Chitose Airport (No longer operational) 🎡 The Park's Past Charm For families, it was the best place to spend time while waiting for flights; for anime fans, it was a pilgrimage site. Many would intentionally reserve extra hours at the airport just to take photos with the Anywhere Door or the giant Doraemon. The themed character meals at the café were also popular social media highlights. ⚠️ Travel Tips (For Future Visitors) • 🚫 Closed: The park ceased operations on July 14, 2025, so please do not include it in your itinerary. • 🛫 Alternative Options: The airport still offers other entertainment facilities, such as hot springs, a cinema, and Hokkaido gourmet food streets. • 🧸 Souvenirs: Some Doraemon merchandise may still be available online or in second-hand markets. Every time we flew to Hokkaido in the past, we carried a small sense of anticipation—not for the snow, not for the hot springs, but for the moment we landed at New Chitose Airport and headed straight to that blue dream world. Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park was a "ritual" of our travels. The kids would always rush into the park, eager to dive through the Anywhere Door, climb onto the Time Machine, and laugh heartily as if embarking on a comic-like adventure. Meanwhile, we adults would snap countless photos, secretly reminiscing about fragments of our own childhood. Now, this park has faded into history. When we learned of its closure, there was a sense of loss, as if an old friend from our journeys was gone. But as we flipped through old photos, we realized those memories had already etched themselves deeply into our hearts. The park may be gone, but the memories remain. Travel will continue, children will grow up, and those blue moments of laughter will forever accompany us.