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 Beppu, 16 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Hells of Beppu, Takegawara Onsen and Kijima Kogen Park. Kunisaki is another wonderful option. It’s 20 miles away and boasts tons of intriguing things to do. Futagoji Temple, Monjusenji Temple and Fuki-ji are only the start.