With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Kaminoyama, 17 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort, Zao Sanroku Ropeway and Zao Chuo Ropeway. Don’t skip Zao either! Just 25 miles away, Zao Fox Village, Sumikawa Snow Park and Kamasaki Onsen are essential stops here.