Historical Shogun Experience Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Tokyo

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

Language: English, Japanese

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Guided Tour

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

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Why you’ll love this…

Join a procession representing the entourage of former Shogun Ashikaga and Ouchi clan
Experience traditional Yamaguchi entertainment at the beautiful Sansuien Garden
Savour an 'Ouchi gozen' meal, a recreation of the cuisine served by the Ouchi lord
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the medieval Ouchi period

What to expect

This event is a contemporary reenactment of a historical occasion dating back to March 5, 1500. On this day, Lord Ouchi Yoshinori hosted Ashikaga Yoshinobu, the 10th Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate, treating him to an extravagant feast - the largest of the Middle Ages. As part of this experience, you'll wear original Muromachi style costumes and join a procession of around 20 members, representing the entourage of the former shogun and Ouchi clan. The march begins at Nakaotei in Yamaguchi City and ends at the Ouchi clan's building site (Ryufukuji Temple), covering a distance of roughly 1 km through the historically rich Odono area. One of the guests will even have the chance to play the role of the shogun, riding on a white horse.

After the parade, the tour will move to the beautiful Sansuien Garden in the Yuda Onsen area. Here, you'll be treated to traditional Yamaguchi entertainment (koto kumika or kyogen), just as it was enjoyed back in the day. You'll also savour an 'Ouchi gozen' meal, a faithful recreation of the cuisine served by the Ouchi lord to former Shogun Ashikaga. Historical records indicate that over 110 dishes were served at this grand feast, and you'll have the opportunity to sample a selection of these. This experience allows you to fully appreciate the medieval Ouchi culture, immersively stepping into the shoes of a shogun for a day.

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility

Not allowed:

Children under 7 years old

Know in advance:

The price is per group. The group consists of 2 participants

What’s included

Lunch

Guided tour

Private tour

Small group experience

What’s not included

Drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.