With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that Owani, 25 miles away, has to offer. Owani Onsen Ski Resort ought to be at the top of your to-do list here. Owani Onsen and Road Station Hirosaki - San Festa Ishikawa are fantastic attractions too. Locals will also likely point you toward Aomori, 30 miles away. If you can only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Aomori Museum of Art. (But we’d also recommend Nebuta Museum WARASSE and Gappo Park.)