World First! Ride Evangelion! Defend Kyoto!

An Angel alert has been detected in Kyoto.
To protect the ancient capital, NERV has established the “Third New Kyoto City Branch” and constructed the Evangelion Kyoto Base in Uzumasa.

Now, NERV is recruiting new EVA pilots.

Visitors who apply will undergo a series of aptitude tests, measure their synchronization ratio, and finally experience the Entry Plug boarding test of Evangelion Unit-01.
This is not just an exhibition—it’s a full-scale Evangelion experience.

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Evangelion Unit-01 Appears in Kyoto

Standing at an impressive 15 meters tall, Evangelion Unit-01 emerges from a crimson L.C.L. pool, revealing its upper body in dramatic fashion.

What makes the Kyoto Base truly special is that this is the only place in the world where you can actually ride Evangelion.

What is L.C.L.?
L.C.L. is the liquid filled inside the Entry Plug (cockpit) in the Evangelion series, allowing pilots to synchronize with the EVA.

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Board the Entry Plug – Become an EVA Pilot

Step into the Entry Plug, the cockpit inserted into Evangelion Unit-01.

After entering through the boarding gate, you’ll be evaluated from multiple angles to determine your pilot aptitude.
Once inside the Entry Plug, grip the control lever and experience the world from Evangelion’s point of view—a breathtaking sight overlooking Kyoto.

Your Synchronization Ratio, which measures the neural connection between pilot and EVA, will be calculated.
Aim for the highest sync rate and prove you have what it takes to pilot Evangelion.

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Stand on Evangelion’s Palm

Another must-see photo spot:
Stand on the massive palm of Evangelion Unit-01, rising from the red L.C.L. pool.

The sheer scale is overwhelming, and it’s one of the most iconic photo opportunities for Evangelion fans visiting Japan.

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Location & Access

Toei Kyoto Studio Park (Toei Uzumasa Eigamura)
10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8586

Access:

• 5 minutes on foot from JR Uzumasa Station
• 5 minutes on foot from Randen Uzumasa-Koryuji Station
• About 12 minutes on foot from Uzumasa-Tenjingawa Subway Station

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Opening Hours & Admission

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
※ Hours may vary by season
※ Please check the official Evangelion Kyoto Base website for the latest information

Admission:
Entry requires a Toei Kyoto Studio Park admission ticket
(The Evangelion attraction is located inside the park)

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More Than Evangelion: Discover Toei Kyoto Studio Park

The Evangelion Kyoto Base is located inside Toei Kyoto Studio Park, one of Kyoto’s most unique theme parks.

Here, visitors can:

• Walk through Edo-period streets used for Japanese movies and TV dramas
• Watch live samurai and ninja performances
• Experience traditional Japanese film culture
• Rent costumes and take photos in historical settings

By combining anime culture with classic Japanese cinema, Toei Kyoto Studio Park offers an experience you can’t find anywhere else in Kyoto.

Whether you’re an Evangelion fan, a movie lover, or simply curious about Japanese pop culture, this spot is a must-visit.

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