Shirakami Sanchi bus in November

Appreciate someone can confirm that the only bus line that provides access to Shirakami Sanchi runs between Hirosaki and the trailhead to the Anmon Falls will end on 3 Nov 2010.
Thank you very much. If the bus is not available, what other alternative do I have?

Bus service ends this year on November 3rd. Outside of that your options are to rent a car or hire a taxi. Note that Anmon Falls becomes inaccessible when the roads are closed around late November.

http://konanbus.com/sirakami/sirakami.html