Kitayama Village in Higashimuro District is a unique village located in Wakayama Prefecture, but does not border any other cities or towns within the prefecture. It is surrounded by Mie and Nara prefectures. It is the only village in Japan that is an enclave, and is said to be a hidden gem. Approximately 97% of the village is covered by forest, and the village has long thrived through forestry. One of the tourist attractions in Kitayama Village in Higashimuro District is the Kitayama River, where you can enjoy the rapids of nature. The village offers experience courses such as canoeing and waterfall climbing, and attracts many families and tourists in the summer. One of its famous local products is Jabura, a citrus fruit related to the kabosu plant. It has recently been gaining attention after being featured on TV and in magazines as an effective treatment for hay fever.