From Kakunodate to Dakigaeri valley in autumn

I plan to travel to Dakigaeri valley on Nov 1 or Nov 2, 2022 from Kakunodate station. Is there any shuttle bus to there?
If not, how to go to Dakigarei valley?
Thank you.

There is only a shuttle bus halfway (reservation made 3 days in advance), but there are shared taxis.
The price is 300 yen per person.
https://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/yobunoru_kakunodate.html
https://www.warabi.or.jp/?event=2022yobunorukakunodate
Operation period: From 8:30 to 17:30
(Reservations are accepted from 8:00 to 17:00 *Reservations can only be made the day before or on the day of boarding)
If you don't have a smartphone, you can't use it.
https://lp.maas-portal.com/
If you have any questions, please contact us at the email address below.
https://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/

Thank you! From what I understand, to make a reservation for shared taxi, I have to call the number 07070516172, or make a reservation via Tohoku mass web, right? Is it possible to reserve if I cannot speak Japanese?

I don't have a smartphone, so I can't check the Tabi-CONNECT screen.
Please inquire at the email at the bottom of this page for more information.
https://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/sightseeing/yobunoru_kakunodate.html

Thank you very much!

If I use a taxi to get to the Dakigaeri trail head, how do I get a taxi to get back to Kakunodate station since I don’t speak Japanese? Is there any taxi stop there?

Thanks,

Phil

There is information in English, so please check here first.
https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/en/events/162

Unfortunately, after checking with the person in charge of tourism in Semboku City, I learned that Yobunoru Kakunodate is not available to foreign visitors to Japan.
(The reason is that the two-factor authentication system does not support it.)
So you will have to use regular taxis.
Taxi fare is about 3,720 yen. (Prices are subject to change due to traffic jams, accidents, etc.)
https://www.its-mo.com/taxi/?getin=%E6%8A%B1%E8%BF%94%E3%82%8A%E6%B8%9... %A7%92%E9%A4%A8%E9%A7%85_142520070_506067990
The tourist information center in Kakunodate has part-time staff who speak English.
Try asking that person for a taxi over the phone.
https://tic.jnto.go.jp/eng/detail.php?id=1036

I have read that there will be a shuttle bus from kakunodate to Dakigaeri valley in autumn season, especially. Are there any available nowsaday?

In 2012, there seems to have been a shuttle bus during the fall foliage season.
If you use Yupopo, you need a reservation, but there is a free shuttle bus to there.
https://www.warabi.or.jp/?page_id=4615
I have emailed the tourist information center in Kakunodate to ask if they would like to reserve Yobunoru Kakunodate instead, but have yet to receive a response.

After checking again, there was a shuttle bus until 2019.
However, there is no information for this year.
Please refer to this year's event information.
https://www.city.semboku.akita.jp/event/event.php?id=1196

When I checked with the Tazawako Tourist Information Center, I discovered that there was a shuttle bus from Tazawako Station to Dakigaeri Gorge.
It is 1300 yen one way until November 6th.
https://tazawako-kakunodate.com/en/events/174
Reservations can also be made by e-mailing the tourist information center at the address below.
Some staff can speak English.
Reservations must be made at least 1 hour before boarding.
https://tic.jnto.go.jp/eng/detail.php?id=1037
Yobunoru Kakunodate cannot be used because the passenger must make a reservation.

田沢湖駅発=From Tazawako Station
抱返り着=Arrival at Dakigaeri Gorge
抱返り発=From Dakigaeri Valley
田沢湖駅着=Arrive at Tazawako Station
Tazawako=Lake Tazawa
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3657.html
E-mail may not be checked immediately, so if you are in a hurry, it may be better to make a reservation by phone.