mountain palanquin
Historical term for a palanquin used in mountainous areas, typically carried by bearers.
江戸時代には、山駕籠で峠を越える旅人が多かった。
In the Edo period, many travelers crossed mountain passes by mountain palanquin.
Compound of 山 (mountain) and 駕籠 (palanquin). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term straightforwardly describes a palanquin for mountainous terrain.