
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
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.
The real-world filming locations from Neon Genesis Evangelion are verified, visitable spots in Japan. This guide covers 2 locations across Hakone — each with GPS coordinates, walking directions from the nearest train station, and tips for the best photo angles. 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.
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