Neon Genesis Evangelion
エヴァンゲリオン
mechasci-fipsychological(1995)
A landmark mecha anime where teenagers pilot giant bio-mechanical units to defend humanity against mysterious beings called Angels. The fictional fortress city of Tokyo-3 is modeled after the Hakone region in Kanagawa Prefecture.
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Lake Ashi
芦ノ湖
Lake Ashi in Hakone appears as the large body of water near Third Tokyo City in several panoramic shots. The lake's distinctive shape and surrounding volcanic mountains closely match the geography shown in the anime's establishing scenes.
Hakone-Yumoto Station 120 min
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Hakone-Yumoto
箱根湯本
The gateway town to the Hakone hot spring resort area, serving as the primary real-world model for the fictional Tokyo-3 in Evangelion. The surrounding mountains and valleys closely match the anime's setting.
Hakone-Yumoto Station 120 min
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