With some terrific road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Takachiho, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine and Takachiho-kyō. Don’t miss Hitoyoshi either! Just 30 miles away, Aoi Aso Shrine, Kamata Brewery and Eikokuji are must-sees here.