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TV anime · 1995

Neon Genesis Evangelion — real-life locations

Sengokuhara Plain, Hakone-Yumoto Station, Owakudani and more — 12 places you can visit, in Kanagawa, Tokyo. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 12

Sengokuhara Plain

Kanagawa Start here

The plain where Tokyo-3 rises out of the ground. The grass field and the caldera ring around it are the model for the city's setting.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn + bus 30 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
仙石原 · 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン · びゅうたび(JR東日本) — エヴァンゲリオン×箱根 聖地巡礼

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Hakone-Yumoto Station

Kanagawa Start here

Tokyo-3 is built over Hakone, and this is the station the series draws as its own — announcements and all.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
箱根湯本駅 · 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

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Owakudani

Kanagawa

The volcanic valley behind the series' Hakone landscapes. Sulphur vents still steam across the slope.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn + Hakone Ropeway · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Active volcanic area — leave if you feel unwell
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
Sources
びゅうたび(JR東日本) — エヴァンゲリオン×箱根 聖地巡礼

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Lake Ashi

Kanagawa

The lake beside Tokyo-3, seen from the ridge roads and the sightseeing boats.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn + bus 40 min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン · びゅうたび(JR東日本) — エヴァンゲリオン×箱根 聖地巡礼

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Akihabara

Tokyo

The electronics quarter the series' merchandise and its fandom grew out of; the district's shops still carry it.

Getting there
Akihabara Stn (JR Yamanote Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
秋葉原

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Togendai Station

Kanagawa

The lakeside interchange station that is the model for Tokyo-3's terminal, where the ropeway, sightseeing boats and buses meet.

Getting there
Togendai Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
【神奈川県箱根】新世紀エヴァンゲリオンの聖地巡礼 — 第3新東京市のターミナル駅のモデル

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Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

The lakeside shrine used as the model for the spot where Toji and Kensuke sneak out to watch Unit-01 fight.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn (Hakone Tozan Railway) + bus 35 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
【神奈川県箱根】新世紀エヴァンゲリオンの聖地巡礼 — トウジとケンスケが戦闘を見物する神社のモデル

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Kintoki Shrine

Kanagawa

The shrine of the Kintaro legend at the foot of Mt. Kintoki, and the start of the climb.

Getting there
30 min by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン

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Kami-Gora Station

Kanagawa

A stop on the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, given in the work as the point of Third Impact.

Getting there
Kami-Gora Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ エヴァンゲリオン 「サードインパクト発生地点」

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Hakone Checkpoint

Kanagawa

The Edo-period barrier rebuilt on the shore of Lake Ashi, given in the work as where the Tenth Angel was picked up.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn + bus 40min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ エヴァンゲリオン 「第10の使徒が補足された場所」

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Sengokuhara Elementary School

Kanagawa

A school in Hakone, said to be the model for Tokyo-3 Municipal First Junior High.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn + bus 30min · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 「第3新東京市立第壱中学校」

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Hakone Lalique Museum

Kanagawa

A art museum in Kanagawa.

Getting there
30 min by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
triplog — 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 「箱根ラリック美術館」

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