Kamikitayama

Kamikitayama extends across 274 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in the Nara Prefecture, featuring dense forests and natural water sources throughout the region.

The village gained its official administrative status on April 1, 1889, during the nationwide reorganization of local governments in the Meiji period of Japan.

The village maintains traditional festivals centered around agricultural seasons, with residents celebrating harvests through ceremonies that include local produce and mountain products.

Transportation to Kamikitayama requires navigation through mountain roads, with regular bus services connecting the village to larger cities in Nara Prefecture.

The village population has decreased to under 500 residents, making it one of the smallest administrative divisions in Nara Prefecture with two educational institutions.

Location: Yoshino district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Totsukawa, Gojō, Shimokitayama, Kawakami, Tenkawa, Kumano, Owase, Kihoku, Odai

Website: https://vill.kamikitayama.nara.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.13428,136.00011

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48