(とざんどう)

とざんどう
noun
mountain trail; hiking trail
geography
1. mountain trail; hiking trail; climbing path
A path or trail used for climbing a mountain. A designated route for hikers and climbers.
登山道(とざんどう)整備(せいび)されている
The mountain trail is well maintained.
A map was installed at the trailhead.
Part of the mountain trail collapsed due to the typhoon and is closed to traffic.

A designated path for climbing a mountain. Unlike general hiking paths (遊歩道(ゆうほどう)), a 登山道(とざんどう) specifically leads to a summit or through mountain terrain.

Forms

登山(とざん) (mountain climbing) + (どう) (path/road).

Common collocations

Cultural note

Major mountains in Japan like 富士山(ふじさん) have multiple numbered 登山道(とざんどう). Trails may be closed seasonally due to weather or snow.