Shin Evangelion
Pilgrimage
in Ube
Walk through the real city behind the final scene of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time—from Ube-Shinkawa Station to the Eva Hand and the Longinus Spear at Tokiwa Park.
Photo: Ube-Shinkawa Station by ベッキャム, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for display.
The city after the ending
Hakone lets you travel through the mountain geography that became Tokyo-3. Ube offers a different kind of Evangelion trip: the ordinary station, streets and industrial landscape that carry the emotional weight of the final scene in Shin Evangelion. It is also director Hideaki Anno’s hometown.
This guide turns those connections into a practical route. You can walk the station area, eat Ube ramen, then take a local bus to Tokiwa Park for the full-scale Longinus Spear, Coal Museum and lake.
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Rebuild of Evangelion + Thrice Upon a Time Blu-ray Box
The six-disc 2025 box collects the four Rebuild films, including Evangelion: 3.0+1.11, plus special discs. It is region-free but the CDJapan listing states that subtitles are not included.
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One compact Ube mission
The center is walkable; the park leg needs a bus or taxi. Times below are flexible checkpoints, not promises—check the current bus timetable on the day.
Yamaguchi Ube Airport
See the Unit-01 statue during the 2026 campaign, then use the airport bus or a prebooked transfer.
Ube-Shinkawa Station
Walk the platform and footbridge without obstructing passengers. The atmosphere matters more than one exact camera mark.
Eva Hand + ramen
See the permanent sculpture near the station and stop for the local pork-bone ramen style.
Tokiwa Park
Longinus Spear, Coal Museum, lake and sculpture park; stay for the red illumination if possible.
Ube-Shinkawa Station
View from the station footbridge. Photo/license details on the linked Commons file page.
Walk the frame, not a film set
The station is officially identified by Ube City as one of the models connected to the film’s final sequence. It remains a working JR station, so the respectful approach is simple: buy the ticket you need, stay behind safety lines, avoid tripods at busy times and never hold doors or block stairs.
Start outside, pass through the concourse, then look back from the footbridge. The long sightlines, modest platform furniture and everyday commuter setting are exactly what make this stop feel different from a themed attraction.
Eva Hand and Longinus Spear
These are the two unmistakably Evangelion-specific visuals in Ube. Because promotional photographs are copyrighted, the live official posts are embedded below rather than copied into the media library.
More than the spear
Do not arrive, photograph the monument and immediately leave. Tokiwa Park gives the second half of the route breathing room: lake views, Ube’s coal history and a long-running outdoor sculpture culture.
The observation tower connects Ube’s industrial history with the wide park landscape.
Ube Coal Museum
The museum explains the coal industry that shaped modern Ube. Admission is free, and the observation tower gives the broadest view of Tokiwa Park.
Current hours: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM. Closed Tuesday and December 29–January 1. Confirm on the official site before a special trip.
Try Ube ramen near the station
Ube ramen is known for a rich pork-bone broth. Ikkyu Shinkawa is a practical stop at 1-9-14 Chuocho, close enough to fit between the station walk and your bus to Tokiwa Park.
Current listed hours: Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–1:00 AM; Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–3:00 AM; Sunday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM. Hours can change.
Ube Machijuu Evangelion 2026
The citywide campaign is scheduled for October 29, 2026 through March 14, 2027. Ube-Shinkawa Station is planned as an event spot, with food and stamp-rally elements announced by the city. Details may be added or changed as the opening approaches.
A Unit-01 statue is scheduled at Yamaguchi Ube Airport from September 18, 2026 through March 14, 2027. Treat it as an arrival bonus during the event period—not a permanent promise.
Ube Evangelion map
Save these stops
- Yamaguchi Ube Airport
- Ube-Shinkawa Station
- Eva Hand
- Ikkyu Shinkawa
- Tokiwa Bridge / Longinus Spear
- Ube Coal Museum
The embedded map is for orientation. Use live transit directions for the station-to-park leg.
Two useful Klook options
The public airport bus is the economical default; the September 2026 schedule lists a ¥310 fare between Yamaguchi Ube Airport and Ube-Shinkawa. A private transfer makes sense for a group, late arrival or heavy luggage. Staying by Ube-Shinkawa is useful if you want both the station at golden hour and the illuminated spear at night.
Private airport transfer
Best for luggage, families or a late arrival. Solo travelers should compare it with the current airport bus first.
Check transfer options on KlookAB Hotel Ubeshinkawa
A practical base for the station walk and the evening park trip, without turning the guide into a generic hotel list.
Check AB Hotel on KlookCard photos show the destination area. Open Klook to see the current transfer vehicle or hotel-room images, conditions and availability.
Ube or Hakone?
Choose Ube for Shin Evangelion
Come for the final-scene station, Anno’s hometown context, Eva Hand, Longinus Spear and a compact city-to-park route. It is quieter, more specific and works in half a day.
Choose Hakone for Tokyo-3
Go to Hakone for the mountain geography, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, EVA-YA and a full-day transport loop through the setting behind Tokyo-3.
Read the Hakone pilgrimage guideUbe Evangelion FAQ
Is Ube-Shinkawa Station really in Shin Evangelion?
Ube City officially identifies the station as one of the models connected to the final scene. Visit it as a functioning public station, not as a controlled film set.
Can I do the route without a car?
Yes. Walk the station-area stops, then use a local bus or taxi to Tokiwa Park. Check live schedules because service frequency is lower than in major cities.
Is the Longinus Spear permanent?
The full-scale spear is a permanent installation at Tokiwa Park. The official park page currently lists illumination from sunset to 10:00 PM.
Is the 2026 event permanent?
No. Ube Machijuu Evangelion 2026 is scheduled from October 29, 2026 to March 14, 2027, while the airport Unit-01 statue is scheduled from September 18, 2026 to March 14, 2027.
How long should I allow?
Allow five to seven hours for the station, lunch, bus ride and Tokiwa Park. Add an overnight stay if you want both daylight photographs and the illuminated spear without rushing.