Sarutahiko; Sarutahiko-no-Ōkami
A Shinto deity associated with guidance, crossroads, and the earthly kami. Often depicted with a long nose and a red face.
Sarutahiko is the deity who guided the heavenly grandson during his descent to earth.
A stone statue of Sarutahiko stands in the shrine grounds.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used in reference works or for emphasis.
The name is of ancient origin; the exact derivation is uncertain. The kanji 猿 (monkey), 田 (rice field), and 彦 (lad) are conventionally associated with the deity, but the relationship to the original meaning is unclear.