With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Tateshina, 45 miles away, has to offer. Shirakaba Highland Internationale Ski Area ought to be at the top of your to-do list here. Megami Lake and Tateshina Gosensui Shizenen are terrific attractions too. Achi is another popular option. It’s 16 miles away and boasts an array of fascinating things to do. Hirugami Onsen, Heavens Sonohara Gondola and Heavens Sonohara Snow World are only the start.