noun
gentler path to a shrine/temple
Refers to the easier, less steep of two paths leading up to a shrine or temple, contrasted with 男坂 (the steeper path).
See also: 男坂
この神社には男坂と女坂の二つの参道がある。
This shrine has two approach paths: the steep men's slope and the gentler women's slope.
足腰に自信がないので、女坂から
Since I'm not confident in my legs, I decided to go up via the gentler slope.