Ouchi Kemari Experience

Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

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

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

What to expect

  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

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

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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