Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park — Attraction in Oshu

Went here with a group from Taiwan! The staff was incredibly warm and inviting.

There were so many quality activities arranged for us. If you're looking for a fun time with friends and less of a history lesson then this place is perfect.

Samurai and kimono dress up. Archery, forced perspective displays, drum performance, fish feeding and more. I thoroughly enjoyed the forced perspective display. One particular individual from the staff was so helpful, and hilarious. Good excitement was contagious. The bathrooms were very clean.

Finally they offer the sale of fresh apples. Should you require lunch there is a small cantina/cafeteria.

When we left on the tour bus, the staff waved us a good journey from when we drove by them all the way to the exit. ...

We visited during the weekday around noon, and there were very few people around. The place is large, but as it's a historical theme park, there’s not much to do beyond exploring. The ticket price, about 1,000 JPY per person, seems reasonable if you enjoy this type of attraction.

The activities available include archery (which seems geared towards kids), taking 3D photos, and wearing traditional Heian clothing for photos. These activities are self-guided, and we only encountered staff at the gate and construction site—there were none near the activities themselves.

A place you might enjoy if you have plenty of...

Strictly for Japanese history buffs but also good for the average tourists who want a taste of ancient Japan and the lifestyle of that time. The full course is over 2 hours but there is a shorter route of about 50 minutes which also includes a free photo in traditional costume. You get a packet of peanuts and a KAIRO (pocket size warmer) with the entrance ticket. I visited the place in winters and had the place to myself on a Saturday afternoon. It looks beautiful when covered in snow and the contrast with the blue sky/orange buildings...