Grab your luggage, walk out of arrivals at Misawa Airport (MSJ), and collect your rental car. Which one you grab the keys to depends on where you’ll be going. If you’ll be spending the majority of the time driving in downtown Hachinohe, around 16 miles from the terminal, you’ll want something small and zippy. A compact car with good maneuverability will be perfect for navigating those busy city streets. But with almost endless things to see, like the glorious bays of the surrounding region, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A larger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make longer road trips more comfortable.