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 all that Nagaoka, 20 miles away, has to offer. Echigo Hillside Park, Kawai Tsuginosuke Memorial and Yamamoto Isoroku Memorial Hall alone justify the drive out here. Located 30 miles away, Minamiuonuma-gun is another popular option. If you swing by, don’t miss Kagura Ski Resort, Iwappara Ski Resort and Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort.