With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Obihiro, 45 miles away, has to offer. Obihiro Zoo, Ryugetsu Tokachi Sweetpia Garden and Obihiro Shrine alone make the drive out worthwhile. Tomakomai is another great option. It’s 55 miles away and boasts an array of interesting things to see and do. Sunflower Ferry, Utonai-ko Sanctuary and Sea Station Plat Seaport Market are just the start.