Information about off-season climbing, including number of fatal accidents and meteorological statistics of the summit.

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.

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. ..."

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.

A personal Web site with the author's own experience of climbing Mount Fuji. It contains some information which cannot be found on official leaflets. Very practical.

Here's a message from the author: