創建は遥か神話の昔、第十代崇神天皇の時代。主祭神である家都美御子大神（ケツミミコノオオカミ／スサノオノミコトの別称）をはじめ、熊野十二所権現と呼ばれる12の神々が祀られています。熊野三山の中では最も山奥に位置し「山の熊野」とも呼ばれてきました。たおやかな山々と美しい熊野川に囲まれた社殿は、身も心も癒してくれる「よみがえりの聖地」です。熊野三山の中では最も古い創建と伝えられています。

 It was founded long ago in mythology, during the time of the tenth Emperor Sujin. Twelve gods called Kumano Twelve Gongen are enshrined, including the main deity, Mimiko Omikami (another name for Ketsumi Mikono Wolf / Susano Onomikoto). It is located in the deepest part of the three Kumano mountains and has been called "Kumano in the mountains". Surrounded by gentle mountains and the beautiful Kumano River, the shrine is a "sacred place for resurrection" that heals your body and soul. It is said to be the oldest building in Kumanosanzan.

熊野本宮大社付近の写真一覧