Hamamatsu City x Evangelion: Shin Hamamatsu Plan – Now Underway

The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the merger of 12 municipalities that created today's Hamamatsu City. It is also the 30th anniversary of the television debut of the globally beloved anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. To celebrate both milestones, Hamamatsu City has launched the SHIN HAMAMATSU PLAN, a citywide initiative that invites fans to explore Evangelion-themed exhibits and events across the city—which served as the backdrop for key scenes in the anime's final film.

The program is aimed at international tourists and anime fans visiting Japan during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. Hamamatsu hopes to showcase its unique appeal by blending the world of Evangelion with Hamamatsu's rich cultural, natural, and tourism resources—particularly in Tenryu Ward, one of the model locations for “Village-3” in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME. Come experience Hamamatsu through the lens of the Evangelion universe.

1. About the SHIN HAMAMATSU PLAN
Tenryu Futamata Station in Hamamatsu's Tenryu Ward gained attention as one of the real- world models for “Village-3” in the final Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME. The SHIN HAMAMATSU PLAN aims to promote tourism across the Tenryu area and beyond, encouraging visitors to discover the city's charms through the world of Evangelion and create lasting memories.
Event Period: April 20, 2025 (Sun) – February 28, 2026 (Sat)

2. SHIN HAMAMATSU PLAN Kickoff Ceremony
Date & Time:
April 20, 2025 (Sun)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location:
Hamamatsu City Hall, 1F Civic Lobby
Participants:
Mayor of Hamamatsu City, President of Tenryu Hamanako Railroad Co., Ltd., and other guests
Program Highlights:
Unveiling of the EVA-01 TEST TYPE statue and a commemorative monument made from Tenryu-grown timber (ribbon cutting ceremony)

3. EVA-01 TEST TYPE Statue Installation
Location:
Hamamatsu City Hall, 1F Lobby
Display Period:
April 20, 2025 (Sun) – January 25, 2026 (Sun)
Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays
Hours:
Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(1F lobby will be open to the public)

Visitor Bonus:
Guests who complete a short survey will receive an original Evangelion sticker.

About the Tenryu Timber Monument
The monument is made from FSC®-certified “Tenryu timber,” harvested from sustainably managed forests in Hamamatsu's Tenryu Ward—one of the model locations for “Village-3.” It features the Evangelion 30th Anniversary Emblem design and will be on display through February 28, 2026 (Sat).

4. Jinrui-josha Project 2025 Stamp Rally
Overview:
A stamp rally spanning 21 locations across Hamamatsu City and along the Tenryu Hamanako and Enshu Railway lines invites fans to collect stamps at each stop, where stand panels featuring Evangelion characters have been installed. Specially wrapped trains are also running during the event: the Tenryu Hamanako Railway features designs of EVA-01 TEST TYPE and Evangelion 13, while the Enshu Railway showcases EVA-02 PRODUCTION MODEL and EVA-08 designs.
Period:
April 20, 2025 (Sun) – February 28, 2026 (Sat)
Stamp Locations:
Hamamatsu Tourist Information Center, Hamamatsu Bus Terminal, Shin-Hamamatsu Station (Enshu Railway), Saginomiya Station, Nishi-Kajima Station, Tenryu Futamata Station (Tenryu Hamanako Railway), the train turntable, Miyakoda Station, Hamanako Sakume Station, Shinjohara Station, Kakegawa Station, Hamamatsu Castle, Museum of Musical Instruments, Kiga Sekisho, Kanzanji Temple, Ryotanji Temple, Ryugashido Cavern, Nagasaka Apiary, Honda Soichiro Craftsmanship Memorial Hall, Akino Fuku Museum, and Kunma Suisha no Sato.
Bonus:
Collect 10 different stamp designs to receive a limited-edition sticker. Available at the Hamamatsu Tourist Information Center and Tenryu Futamata Station.

5. Enshu Railway x Tenryu Hamanako Railway Joint 1-Day Pass
Overview:
A new Evangelion-themed version of the joint 1-day pass covering both the Tenryu Hamanako and Enshu Railway lines is now available. The western route pass features Shinji Ikari, and the eastern route features Kaworu Nagisa.
Period:
April 20, 2025 (Sun) – February 28, 2026 (Sat)

Where to Buy:
Available at the following stations:
 Tenryu Hamanako Railway: Kakegawa, Shinjo-hara, Nishi-Kajima, Tenryu Futamata
 Enshu Railway: Shin-Hamamatsu, Daiichi-dori, Kamijima, Hamakita, Nishi-Kajima, and the Railway Office (next to Nishigasaki Station)

6. For Inquiries:
Hamamatsu City Tourism and City Promotion Division
Contacts: Kenji Tamakoshi, Masatoshi Suzuki
Tel: +81-53-457-2295
Email: [email protected]