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Chippubetsu Roadside Station , formally called Chippubetsu “Bell Ringing Town” Roadside Station ( 道の駅 鐘のなるまち・ちっぷべつ ) is one of the 128 roadside stations in Hokkaido Prefecture. It is located along Route 233 at 2085 Chippubetsu town in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan .  Chippubetsu Roadside Station Chippubetsu Roadside Station details Located approximately 10 kilometers from Fukagawa City along National Route 233, linking Fukagawa City and Rumoi City lies the Chippubetsu Roadside Station . This haven for travelers was officially designated as a roadside station on August 10, 2005, marked with the distinctive registration number 90. Chippubetsu Roadside Station - Chippubetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture While the focal point of the Chippubetsu Roadside Station is undoubtedly its Specialty Product Exhibit Hall , the encompassing facilities contribute to its charm as well. Chippubetsu Roadside Station details Chippubetsu Roadside Station 's toilet is in a building outside Chippubetsu Roads...

Day 356:  October 23, 2022 Sunday - " 10.22-23" Family Road Trip D2 It's the second day of our 10.22-23 Family Road Trip . We awoke to a chilly and wet morning here in Asahikawa City ( 旭川市 ).  The view from our room at Toyoko Inn .  This is our complimentary breakfast. 😁 In a way, I miss the buffet breakfast that w have from other hotels. Waiting for the check-out time Toyoko Inn Asahikawa-eki Higashiguchi Off to our first destination... To make matters worse, the weather forecast warns that it will rain all day. I had no option but to change our plans for the day. Thankfully, we went to  Shirogane Blue Pond  yesterday instead of today as planned. Asahikawa Roadside Station With Asahikawa's mascot - Asappy Asappy statue Asahikawa Pokemon manhole cover That's why we decided to relax in our hotel room a little longer. We checked out of our hotel around 10 AM. From  Toyoko Inn Asahikawa-eki Higashiguchi  we visited  Asahikawa Roadside Station ...