Sarutahiko no Okami
猿田彦大神
God of roads, guidance, and martial arts; led Ninigi's descent to earth
About
Elevated 'okami' form of the entry for Sarutahiko. The great guiding deity with a long nose, who stood at the crossroads of heaven and earth to guide Ninigi's descent. Enshrined at Tsubaki Grand Shrine (Mie). See also the canonical entry for sarutahiko.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ono Minato Shrine 大野湊神社 | Ishikawa |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Sarutahiko no Okami in Japanese mythology?
Sarutahiko no Okami (猿田彦大神) is God of roads, guidance, and martial arts; led Ninigi's descent to earth. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Sarutahiko no Okami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Sarutahiko no Okami, including Ono Minato Shrine.
What myths involve Sarutahiko no Okami?
Sarutahiko no Okami appears in 1 myths including The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.