Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) is a Reinforced concrete landmark in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, and a filming location for Skyfall (2012) and Attack on Titan (2015). Built in 1916, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is owned by Nagasaki City.
Location: Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Verified facts
- Located in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-11376 - Appeared in Skyfall (movie, 2012)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-11376 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (2015), as part of Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-13092, SRC-13188, SRC-13632 - Architectural style: Reinforced concrete
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-12234, SRC-12507 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (2015), as part of Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-12234, SRC-12507 - Built in 1916
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-12234, SRC-12507 - Appeared in Attack on Titan (movie, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-12042, SRC-12508 - Owned by Nagasaki City (2002–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11375, SRC-12234, SRC-12507, SRC-14378
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11375 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11376 — https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/hashima-island-japan (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12042 — https://kotaku.com/the-attack-on-titan-movie-will-be-filmed-on-a-deserted-1557429596 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12234 — https://www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/gu900294/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12507 — GOOD LUCK TRIP — Gunkanjima (Hashima) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12508 — Anime News Network — Get a Closer Look at the Attack on Titan Live-Action Films' Setting (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13092 — https://www.japan.travel/en/japans-local-treasures/hashima-battleship-island/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13188 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13632 — Discover Nagasaki — The Official Visitors' Guide: Hashima Island (Gunkanjima Island) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14378 — Show Mines of Japan / showcaves.com — Hashima Mine (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Attack on Titan filmed?
Hashima Island (Gunkanjima), in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a real-world filming location used for Attack on Titan. This property has also appeared on screen in Skyfall.
Where was Skyfall filmed?
Hashima Island (Gunkanjima), in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a real-world filming location used for Skyfall. This property has also appeared on screen in Attack on Titan.
Where is Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) located?
Hashima Island (Gunkanjima) is located in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture.