Transport in Hakuba in Sep

I'm visiting Hakuba in September and planning to do some hiking at the Goryu, Happo and Tsugaike areas. Should I book my accommodation and base myself around the Hakuba Station or Happo Village? Is there a local bus that runs from Happo Village to Goryu and Tsugaike during this season? Is there a bus from the Hakuba Station to Happo Village? Thanks.

I was there in October. I don't remember any buses running from the station to Happo Village. The town is pretty dead this time of year. However, a bit more is happening in Happo Village than near the station. I would book a place in or near Happo Village. Rent a bike or walk. I walked from Happo Village to the station. It's not too far. Our innkeeper also offered to drive us anywhere we needed to go, but we only took him up on his offer when we had luggage at the beginning and ending of our stay.

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Thanks rpcman, your comments are most useful.