Can I still clearly see all three chimneys today?

Yes, the three chimneys remain the key landmark, though your exact view can be partly affected by roadside structures and tree growth depending on where you stand.

Is there any NOeSIS sign or official anime marker at the site?

No dedicated NOeSIS pilgrimage sign is generally reported there, so most fans identify the spot by the chimneys, map coordinates, and Street View matching.

What is the easiest way to recreate the anime angle?

Use Google Street View before visiting and approach from the surrounding road network near the former base area; small shifts in position matter because modern fencing and vegetation can alter the composition.

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Nearest Station: Nishi-Tachikawa Station (JR Ome Line)
Walk: 20 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late afternoon on a clear day for lighting similar to the anime’s open-sky atmosphere
Crowd level: Usually quiet

A quiet roadside view frames the three former Tachikawa Base chimneys under an open sky, creating an empty and unsettling atmosphere.
This shot is presented as an empty landscape with no characters visible, letting the location itself carry the emotion. In scenes like this, the work often uses a wide and slightly desolate urban edge to reflect the characters’ unease, confusion, and the truth slowly closing in. The tall chimneys and the open roadway create a silence that feels detached from ordinary life, like a pause before a major event or a psychological projection of a character stepping outside reality after an emotional shock. The surrounding story context usually involves fractures in relationships, distorted memory and perception, and fear of an unknown fate, so this image functions as a powerful transitional moment filled with pressure and lingering tension. In real life, the location is the former Tachikawa Base’s three chimneys, and the most recognizable landmark is exactly those three tall stacks standing side by side, which matches the anime’s distant silhouette very well. The anime emphasizes the chimneys and the stretch of road, while the real site is affected by roadside fixtures, guardrails, tree growth, and newer buildings, so the view may not be perfectly identical. Even so, it is still possible to find a direction close to the anime angle, especially if you account for seasonal differences in vegetation. There is little obvious anime-specific signage on site, so fans mainly identify it through the landmark itself and map coordinates; comparing it with Google Street View in advance makes it much easier to confirm how closely the perspective, spacing, and background lines match the scene.

Can I still clearly see all three chimneys today?: Yes, the three chimneys remain the key landmark, though your exact view can be partly affected by roadside structures and tree growth depending on where you stand.
Is there any NOeSIS sign or official anime marker at the site?: No dedicated NOeSIS pilgrimage sign is generally reported there, so most fans identify the spot by the chimneys, map coordinates, and Street View matching.
What is the easiest way to recreate the anime angle?: Use Google Street View before visiting and approach from the surrounding road network near the former base area; small shifts in position matter because modern fencing and vegetation can alter the composition.