Grab your bags, walk out of arrivals at Shirahama Airport (SHM-Nanki - Shirahama), and pick up your rental car. Which one you drive off in depends on where you’ll be going. If you’ll be spending the majority of the time driving in downtown Tanabe, around 16 miles from the terminal, go for something zippy. A compact car that’s easy to maneuver will suit those busy city streets. But with a smorgasbord of things to see, like the stunning bays of the surrounding area, there’s a good chance you’ll rack up those miles. A bigger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make lengthier road trips a joy.