Kitano may refer to:
- Takeshi Kitano, a Japanese film director and comedian
- Kitano (Battle Royale), a Battle Royale character
- Yukiko Kitano, a Battle Royale character
- Kitano Tenman-gū, a shrine in Kyoto
- Kitano-chō, a historical district in Kobe
- Kitano (container ship), a Japanese container ship that caught fire on March 22, 2001
- Kie Kitano, a Japanese actress
- Hiroaki Kitano, Japanese scientist
- Takayo Kitano (北野 高代, born 1971), Japanese swimmer
- Yushu Kitano (北野 祐秀, 1930–2016), Japanese sport wrestler