With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Ibusuki, 25 miles away, has to offer. Kaimondake Volcano, Saraku Sand Bath Hall and Lake Ikeda alone justify the drive out here. Don’t skip Nichinan either! Just 30 miles away, Obi Castle Remains, Obi-jō and Yoshokan are must-sees here.