With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Owani, 30 miles away, has to offer. Owani Onsen Ski Resort ought to be high up on your list here. Owani Onsen and Road Station Hirosaki - San Festa Ishikawa are interesting attractions too. The locals will also likely point you toward Aomori, 40 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, make sure it’s Aomori Museum of Art. (But we’re also big fans of Nebuta Museum WARASSE and Gappo Park.)