With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore everything that Kirishima, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Kagoshima Airport Observation Tower, Myoken Hot Springs and Kagoshima Shrine. Don’t miss Hitoyoshi either! Just 20 miles away, Aoi Aso Shrine, Kamata Brewery and Eikokuji are must-sees here.