With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Ibusuki, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Kaimondake Volcano, Saraku Sand Bath Hall and Lake Ikeda. Nichinan is another terrific option. It’s 35 miles away and boasts an array of fascinating things to do. Obi Castle Remains, Obi-jō and Yoshokan are just the start.