With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Otawara, 17 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Bato Onsen-kyo, Unganji Temple and Nasu Yoichi no Sato Road Station. Nasu is another great option. It’s 20 miles away and home to a variety of interesting things to see and do. Nasu Highland Park, Nasu Safari Park and Fujishiro Seiji Museum are just the start.