With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Morioka, 45 miles away, has to offer. Iwate Museum of Art should be at the top of your to-do list here. Morioka Hachiman-gu Shrine and Morioka Castle are awesome attractions too. Located 50 miles away, Owani is another popular tourist destination. If you swing by, don’t miss Owani Onsen Ski Resort, Owani Onsen and Road Station Hirosaki - San Festa Ishikawa.