Take a 30-minute break between the airport and Sapporo
At the intersection of National Routes 274 and 337, the station is about 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport and about 50 minutes from Sapporo. Use the restrooms and shop, then go up to the rooftop observation deck if time allows.
Park → restrooms → shop → observation deck → depart
The observation deck is closed from December through March. The center house closes at 17:00 during those months.