Neon Genesis Evangelion

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

A scenic crater lake in the Hakone caldera with views of Mt. Fuji. In Evangelion, this lake corresponds to the body of water near Tokyo-3 and is recognizable in many battle scenes.

🚃 Hakone-Yumoto Station⏱ 90 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