With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Hakodate, 17 miles away, has to offer. Yunokawa Hot Spring, Mount Hakodate and Fort Goryokaku alone justify the drive out here. Esashi is another terrific option. It’s 20 miles away and offers a variety of fascinating things to do. Oiwake Museum, Heishi Rock and Ubagamidai Jingu Shrine are only the start.