とおまわ遠回toomawari
1.

The act of taking a longer or indirect route instead of the most direct path to reach a destination, often to avoid obstacles or for a more scenic journey.

2.

A method or approach that involves taking extra steps or being overly cautious in order to avoid mistakes, indicating a careful and deliberate strategy that may complicate the process.

3.

A situation or expression characterized by indirectness or complexity, often leading to the same outcome but through a more convoluted means.

Example:

もし遠回りでなければポストに入れてください。