Kamitonda, Wakayama

 is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
, the town has an estimated population of 15,047 and a density of 260 persons per km². The total area is 57.49 km².
Kamitonda has participated in the JET Programme since at least 2000.
Kamitonda is located between the city of Tanabe and the beach-town of Shirahama. It is surrounded by mountains and is divided into 5 districts: Asso, Iwada, Ikuma, Oka and Ichinose. The most populated is Asso.
A celebrated town event is the KuchiKumano Marathon, which takes place every year in early February. Runners from all over the world join Japan to participate in this beautiful race. A runner can choose to run 5 kilometers, half a Marathon, or a full Marathon.
The Mayor of Kamitonda is currently Mr. Koide, who took office in 2003.
The town has 5 elementary schools, one major Junior High School with a total student body of 450 students, and one High School.