With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Oga, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Oga Aquarium GAO, Namahage Museum and Oga Onsen. Senboku is another popular destination. It’s 25 miles away and offers an array of awesome things to do. Tazawako Ski Resort, Lake Tazawa and Gozanoishi Shrine are only the start.