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
This shrine has two approach paths: the steep men's slope and the gentler women's slope.
Since I'm not confident in my legs, I decided to go up via the gentler slope.
Compound of 女 (woman) and 坂 (slope). The name reflects a traditional association of the gentler path with women, while the steeper path is called 男坂.