Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park

Overview

Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park is a theme park themed on the Heian period, located in Esashi, Ōshū, Iwate Prefecture. Honoring the history of the Northern Fujiwara clan, it lets visitors experience the history and culture of the Tōhoku region from ancient to medieval times, and opened in 1993.

Highlights

• ●A theme park themed on the Heian period
• ●A facility honoring the history of the Northern Fujiwara clan
• ●Experience Tōhoku's history and culture from ancient to medieval times
• ●Known as a filming location for NHK's Taiga dramas

History

The park opened on July 4, 1993, as a facility honoring the Northern Fujiwara clan and letting visitors experience the history and culture of the Tōhoku region from ancient through medieval times. Its name derives from the Northern Fujiwara clan.

Map

39.1944, 141.1889 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Proceed into the grounds from the entrance
2. 2Tour the Heian-period-themed exhibits and buildings
3. 3Learn about the history of the Northern Fujiwara clan
4. 4View the scenery known as a Taiga drama filming location

Did you know?

💡 The park is known as a filming location for NHK's Taiga dramas.

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