With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Kitakyushu, 25 miles away, has to offer. Kokura Castle ought to be at the top of your list here. Riverwalk Kitakyushu and Sea Mall Shimonoseki are interesting attractions too. Don’t skip Kunisaki either! Just 40 miles away, Futagoji Temple, Monjusenji Temple and Fuki-ji are must-sees here.