1.
mountain trail; hiking trail; climbing path
A path or trail used for climbing a mountain. A designated route for hikers and climbers.
A designated path for climbing a mountain. Unlike general hiking paths (遊歩道), a 登山道 specifically leads to a summit or through mountain terrain.
Forms
登山 (mountain climbing) + 道 (path/road).
Common collocations
- 登山道の入り口: trailhead
- 登山道を歩く: to walk the mountain trail
- 登山道が閉鎖される: trail is closed
- 登山道を整備する: to maintain the trail
Cultural note
Major mountains in Japan like 富士山 have multiple numbered 登山道. Trails may be closed seasonally due to weather or snow.