With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore everything that Teshikaga, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Mashu Hot Spring, Kussharo-ko and Mount Io. Shari is another popular destination. It’s 45 miles away and offers a variety of fascinating things to see and do. Utoro Onsen, Oshin Koshin no Taki Falls and Oronko Rock are just the start.