The greatest part about having a car is that you can go where you want, when you want. Make full use of your newfound freedom by experiencing all that there is to do in Kumamoto. It’s just 16 miles away. Kumamoto Castle, Aqua Dome Kumamoto and Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden alone make the drive out here worthwhile. Don’t forget about Shimabara either! Just 25 miles away, Shimabara Castle, Unzen-Amakusa National Park and Shimabara Sports Park are non-negotiable stops here.