Information about off-season climbing, including number of fatal accidents and meteorological statistics of the summit.
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Climbing Plan Form
A form for climbing plan which we are supposed to submit to Fujiyoshida Police Station before climbing the mountain outside the official season.
An online form is also available though it's only in Japanese.
https://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/police/formmail/tiiki.htm
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Climbing Mount Fuji - Guide, Information, Pictures
A personal guide from Andy Gray's climbing experience of Kawaguchiko Trail in 2002. The site contains helpful information and pictures for anyone planning to climb Mount Fuji.
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A photo blog by Andy Gray about his second climbing of Mount Fuji, this time from Subashiri Trail.
The pictures are incredibly beautiful.
Backpackers Hostel K's House Mt.Fuji
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New Haven Register - No staycations for them: ICU nurses and vacation
Introduces a story of a nurse who made a vacation trip to Japan.
"... But the most daring, exciting trip she's taken was climbing Mount Fuji in Japan with her 19-year old daughter, Barbara, in tow, upon Barbara's graduation from high school. Barbara had become fascinated by all things Japanese, and her mother had promised her a trip to Japan if she made the honor roll. ..."
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Conquered Fuji-san with a new respect!
A personal blog about climbing Mount Fuji in October from Fujiyoshida Trail. After reading this blog I understand why we are not supposed to climb the mountain in off-season (when it's "closed").
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Introduction to Mt. Fuji Climbing
An introduction to Mt. Fuji climbing written by a man who climbed to the summit 17 times.
I found "Winter Climbing Recommendations and Precautions" particularly useful. He introduces what the signboard at the 5th station of Kawaguchiko Trail actually says with his additional explanation.
Japan Guide
Tips for travelers from foreign countries (especially U.S.). The contents include:
- Before You Leave the U.S.
- Ordered by lead-time.
- When You Arrive In Japan
- Getting settled in Japan.
- Helpful Tips
- General advice on getting around and other information about being in Japan.
- Before you leave Japan
- Summary of wrap up items.
- Japan-related web sites.
- Travel information, news, country information
- Packing information
- subway
- shinkansen
- Notes on trains.
- lodging information.
- What to expect in staying
- General sight-seeing information.
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Trip Report - Hiking Fujisan
A report of hiking Mount Fuji by a math teacher.
He describes Fujiyoshida/Kawaguchiko Trail with lots of pictures along the trail, and even shows elapsed time at each point.
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