Hakone
Kanagawa
A mountain resort town in the foothills of Mount Fuji, famous for hot springs and Lake Ashi.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
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)