Hi,
I plan to go to Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada in December 2024, but I read online that the JR buses from Aomori Station stop in winter. The special buses for the Lake Towada Winter Story Featival are also said to only run in January and February, not December.
Does anyone know whether the JR bus to Lake Towada from Hachinohe Station is operational in December? I cant seem to find any information on winter bus availability on [jrbustohoku](https://www.jrbustohoku.co.jp/towadako-oirase/en/)
Alternatively, are there any other ways to get there without using taxi/rental car? Also, I would prefer to not stay there and just go to these 2 locations as a day trip. Is that possible?
Many thanks 🙏
by helikoptxr