Ouchi Kemari Experience

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Yamaguchi City, which has been selected for the New York Times’ list of “52 places to go in 2024”, was ruled and developed by Ouchi clan during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). This activity has been arranged as Ouchi kemari based on the assumption that Ouchi might have also enjoyed kemari. Participants will wear Muromachi-style costumes and play kemari with a specially handmade mari ball.

What's Included

Ouchi kemari experience
guide fee
Travel expenses from home to departure and arrival

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the first floor lobby of the ODONO Regional Exchange Center. To get to the Exchange Center, enter ODONO-St. from TATEKOJI-St., go east two blocks, then north to the center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    You will enjoy playing kemari, a Japanese traditional ball game played by nobles and feudal lords during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) and onwards. This activity is arranged as Ouchi kemari based on the assumption that Lord Ouchi, a powerful feudal lord ruling Yamaguchi in the Muromachi period, might have also enjoyed kemari. Participants will wear Muromachi-style costumes and play kemari with a specially handmade mari ball.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 山口市大内文化体験ツアー(ちょうちん祭りコース)

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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