新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Hideaki Anno's genre-defining mecha anime is set in the fictional Tokyo-3, based heavily on the real town of Hakone. NERV headquarters, the lake battles, and key landmarks all map to real locations.

Hakone

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2 locations

Hakone Shrine (Torii Gate on Lake Ashi)

箱根神社（芦ノ湖の鳥居）

Lake Ashi serves as the setting for several Angel battles in Evangelion. The red torii gate standing in the water is one of Hakone's most iconic images and appears in rebuild films.

Near Moto-Hakone Bus Stop (Hakone Tozan Bus)

Owakudani Valley

大涌谷

The volcanic valley with its sulfurous steam vents serves as inspiration for several battle locations in Evangelion. The desolate landscape matches the post-Second Impact atmosphere.

Near Owakudani Station (Hakone Ropeway)

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Neon Genesis Evangelion — Hakone's Most Famous Residents

Hideaki Anno's groundbreaking mecha anime transformed Hakone from a hot spring town into the real-world Tokyo-3. Discover why EVA fans still flock to this mountain resort.

Neon Genesis EvangelionApr 10, 2026

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