Public transport:

From JR Kami-Furano Train Station, there is a bus, run by the Kami-Furano Town Bus company, that runs to the Hakuginso Lodge at Fukiage Onsen. You’ll want to catch the tokachidake-onsen-yuki (十勝岳温泉行き) bus from the train station and get off at the Okinakouen (翁公園前) bus stop (formerly the Baden-kamifurano (バーデン上富良野) bus stop). As of February 2019, there were three buses per day there (08:52, 12;49, 16:31) and three returning (9:54, 13:44, 17:33). The fare is around 500yen one way, and it takes around 30 minutes. Note that skis should be packed in a bag of some sort . We use simple plastic ski bags on buses here, as they back down to nothing when touring.

By car:

There is a parking area enough for about 6-7 cars across the road from the trailhead here, just at the turnoff to Fukiage Onsen. Note that this parking area can often be full. Under no circumstances should cars be parked on the road at the intersection, or on the road leading towards Fukiage Onsen. If the car park is full, either dig your own space (allow 15 mins), or carry on along the road 2km to the Fukiage Onsen carpark (here). The Fukiage Onsen carpark may be the preferred choice – it’s only 20 minutes extra skin back to the trailhead, and when you return, you’re in prime position to enjoy one of Hokkaido’s best wild onsen. As this area becomes more popular, parking at the trailhead here is becoming more of an issue – see the post by the Kamifukai here.