Kitayama Village

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Kitayama Village, though part of Wakayama Prefecture, is Japan's only "enclave" surrounded by Mie and Nara prefectures, a beautiful village protected by mysterious geographical conditions and deep mountains. Known as the production area of the phantom citrus "Jabara" that only grows wild here, its unique acidity and fragrance attract global attention for health benefits. "Sightseeing Log Rafting," utilizing the traditional timber industry, is the biggest tourist draw, attracting people from all over the country seeking adventure. In the quiet village with not a single traffic light, the lifestyle of a good old Japanese mountain village lives on, making it a hidden gem where you can encounter "the real Japan" within a unique history and untouched nature.

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Kitayama Village Tourism Association

Kitayama Village

Address
335 Shimooi, Kitayama-mura, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama (Inside Roadside Station)
Website
https://www.vill.kitayama.wakayama.jp/kanko/
Operator
Kitayama Village Tourism Association

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Kitayama River
Wakayama

Kitayama River

The "Kitayama River," weaving through the borders of Mie, Nara, and Wakayama, is one of Japan's leading clear streams with amazing transparency and beautiful cobalt blue water. The biggest attraction is "Sightseeing Log Rafting," where navigating rapids on a raft made of logs while being sprayed with water is a thrill-filled activity that can only be experienced here. Additionally, the river is flanked by sheer cliffs such as "Dorokyo Gorge," allowing for dynamic landscapes created by nature to be enjoyed by boat or canoe. It is a supreme field for travelers who want to actively experience nature while feeling the...

  • Wakayama
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  • Activities
  • Nature
  • Spring
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Okutoro Park
Wakayama

Okutoro Park

"Okutoro Park," located in "Kitayama Village," Japan's only enclave, is a leisure spot where you can fully enjoy grand nature surrounded by the clear streams of the Kitayama River and deep mountains. Within the park, there are bases for sightseeing log rafting (Ikada-kudari), campgrounds, and tennis courts. Especially, "log rafting," which navigates rapids using traditional techniques, is attracting attention from overseas as a thrill-filled activity that can only be experienced here. Additionally, products using the phantom citrus "Jabara," which only grows wild in this village, are popular; it is ideal for those wanting to enjoy an active holiday and rare...

  • Wakayama
  • Sightseeing
  • Activities
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
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