Asahikawa, a city in the heart of Hokkaido, is famous for the Asahiyama Zoo and its shoyu ramen, but the surrounding area is also full of charm! Here's a 2-day, 1-night model itinerary that lets you enjoy the Asahiyama Zoo and Asahikawa ramen while also visiting charming spots in the nearby city of Bibai. Let's make the most of our trip with the Bingo Stamp Rally!

Our travel companion this time is Rabbit Yukine, Snow Miku's pet rabbit! Keep an eye on the photos from each spot to see what kind of journey we had.

Here is our 2-day, 1-night model itinerary for the "A Trip with Rabbit Yukine! The LOVE LOVE Hokkaido Bingo Stamp Rally Tour: Asahikawa & Bibai Edition." Get ready to fully enjoy all the fun Asahikawa and Bibai have to offer!

The journey begins at Sapporo Station. Before you arrive at the station, scan the Bingo Stamp Rally QR code and register to participate on the official website. Registration is easy—just enter your name and a password. Once you're ready, get the "Station A" stamp at Sapporo Station! To get a stamp, simply go to the location and confirm your position with GPS. After successfully getting the stamp, it's time to board the limited express train to JR Asahikawa Station.

[Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes from JR Sapporo Station on the Limited Express Lilac 11 to JR Asahikawa Station]

We've arrived at Asahikawa Station! You can get the "Station B" stamp here, so let's check in right away. Now, let's head to today's main attraction, the Asahiyama Zoo, by bus.

[Approx. 45 minutes by Asahikawa Denkikido Bus from JR Asahikawa Station]

Take your time and enjoy the afternoon at Asahiyama Zoo! Popular with children and families alike, the zoo features a variety of unique and creative exhibits that let you see animals in their natural element.

For lunch at the zoo, we recommend the Genghis Khan Curry, topped with Wassamu-style grilled lamb. The hearty lamb and rich curry flavor will warm you right up. After lunch, around 2:00 PM, you'll have a chance to see the famous penguin walk! This adorable parade is sure to warm your heart.

[Approx. 45 minutes by Asahikawa Denkikido Bus from Asahiyama Zoo to JR Asahikawa Station]

After a full day of fun at the zoo, you'll be starving by the time you get back to Asahikawa Station. For dinner, let's have some Asahikawa ramen. There are many ramen shops around Asahikawa Station, each with its own unique style. But when you're in Asahikawa, you have to try the shoyu (soy sauce) ramen! The rich broth and satisfying noodles will warm your body, chilled by the Asahikawa cold.

There are many nationally famous shops around the station, so feel free to just drop in. Once you're full, it's time to head to our hotel for the night.

Despite its prime location in front of the station, Hotel Route-Inn Grand Asahikawa Ekimae has its own onsen, which uses water from Tenninkyo Onsen. The slightly cloudy water is popular for its ability to keep you warm long after you get out. The large public bath is on the 17th floor, so you can enjoy a relaxing soak while taking in the night view.

On day two, after a leisurely breakfast, we head to the shopping park! Heiwadori Shopping Park is a pedestrian-only street that stretches for about 1 km. It's lined with restaurants, department stores, and more, so let's enjoy a stroll and some shopping!

[Approx. 50 minutes from JR Asahikawa Station on the Limited Express Lilac 22 to JR Bibai Station, then another 30 minutes by City Bus]

After about a 30-minute bus ride from Bibai Station, we arrive at the Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum, Arte Piazza Bibai. This art museum exhibits the works of world-renowned sculptor Kan Yasuda. Many of his works are displayed outdoors, creating a harmony between the sculptures and the natural landscape of Bibai. In winter, the surrounding snowy scenery gives it a completely different atmosphere from summer. There are also sculptures inside the museum for you to enjoy at a leisurely pace.

Inside the facility, "Cafe Arte" is a very spacious area, and the view from the window is like a painting. It feels as if time flows quietly here. Savor a delicious potage made with Bibai ingredients and some bread, and let yourself be captivated by the world of sculpture created by Kan Yasuda.

Next, let's head to the final destination of our trip, the Blue Grotto Onsen, Pipa no Yu Yurin-kan.

[Approx. 10 minutes by City Bus from "Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum, Arte Piazza Bibai"]

"Blue Grotto Onsen, Pipa no Yu Yurin-kan" is an onsen facility located on a hilltop. The spring quality is a sodium bicarbonate spring, characterized by its silky-smooth water. It's also known as a "bijin-no-yu" (beauty spring) and is very popular. Let's take a long soak and get silky smooth skin.

After soothing our travel fatigue in the onsen, we'll take the Limited Express Lilac 34 from Bibai Station back to Sapporo Station.

[Approx. 35 minutes from JR Bibai Station on the Limited Express Lilac 34 to JR Sapporo Station]

About an hour after leaving Bibai Station, we arrive back at Sapporo Station. Welcome back! This Asahikawa and Bibai model course is relatively close to Sapporo, making it an easy trip. If you get a bingo in the stamp rally, be sure to enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes!