With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that Tenkawa, 50 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Tenkawa Daibenzai Tensha, Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum and Dorogawa Onsen. Located 50 miles away, Koya is another popular tourist destination. If you stop by, be sure to check out Mount Koyasan, Kongobuji Temple and Okunoin.