With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Tomakomai, 30 miles away, has to offer. Sunflower Ferry should be at the top of your list here. Utonai-ko Sanctuary and Sea Station Plat Seaport Market are fantastic attractions too. Don’t forget about Yoichi either! Just 45 miles away, Nikka Whiskey Distillery Yoichi, Fruits Park Niki and Yoichi Space Dome are non-negotiable stops here.