With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Miyazaki, 20 miles away, has to offer. Aeon Mall Miyazaki, Sun Marine Stadium and Miyazaki Shrine alone justify the drive out here. Don’t skip Nishimorokata either! Just 25 miles away, Kasumi Shrine, Ojibaru Park and Sano Shrine are must-sees here.