In Yamaguchi City — which was selected for The New York Times’ list of “52 Places to Go in 2024” — you will take part in a historical recreation linked to the city’s past. Yamaguchi was ruled and developed by the Ouchi clan during the Muromachi period (1336–1573), and this activity has been arranged as Ouchi kemari based on the assumption that the Ouchi might also have enjoyed kemari.
You will wear Muromachi-style costumes and play kemari using a specially handmade mari ball. The experience offers a hands-on way to engage with the era: dressed in period-style clothing, you’ll join others in the traditional game as envisaged for the Ouchi setting, giving a tactile sense of historical pastime and attire without making claims beyond what is known.
Why Visit
- Yamaguchi City featured on New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2024 list
- Muromachi-style costumes provided for period-accurate participant attire
- Handmade mari ball crafted for traditional kemari play
- Ouchi kemari activity rooted in Yamaguchi’s Muromachi-period clan heritage
What's included
- Guide fee
- Ouchi kemari experience
What's Not Included
- Travel expenses
Accessibility
- Public transit links nearby
Tour available in your selected language
Additional information
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
Not wheelchair accessible