Kitayama is an exclave village that belongs to Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, but is located on the border between Mie and Nara Prefectures. It lies along the Kitayama River and has become a popular spot for log rafting. As of 2016, the village has an estimated population of 432 and a density of 9 persons per km2. The total area is 48.21 km2. Kitayama is the only remaining village in Wakayama Prefecture.