$121 Car Rental Shimo-sakamoto

After you've ticked off the interesting sights in Shimo-sakamoto, there's more to explore in the surrounding area. Grab the keys to a rental car, throw your bags in the trunk and get out on the open road. Here are some drives we know you'll love:

• Make your way to Osaka for a fun-filled sightseeing adventure. Roughly 35 miles from Shimo-sakamoto, it has many cool attractions such as Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
• Next stop? Consider Nagoya, which is around 60 miles away. Nagoya Castle is one local draw card you really shouldn't miss.
• Get out into the outdoors and take in the serenity at Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. You'll find it roughly 200 miles from Shimo-sakamoto.

If you don't have a driver's license issued in Japan, then you'll likely need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country in order to rent a car. It's also important to note that if you do need an IDP, it has no validity on its own. You'll need to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, make sure the credit card used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your driver's license and passport. Some other things to note to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in most places to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to what kinds of cars you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before getting behind the wheel. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on off-road areas with a rental car.