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The first four major regions introduced in the Pokémon universe are each inspired and based on parts of Japan. Since the location on which the game was based has not been officially announced, various speculations have been made. The cities and landmarks encountered in the media franchise are strikingly similar to real Japanese towns and geographical features. The Pokémon Tour will take you throughout these regions in real life, bring back the nostalgia and let you explore them as if you're a budding Pokémon trainer.

Understand

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The Pokémon franchise started off in the mid 1990s as a pair of video games, Pokémon Red and Green (later released outside of Japan as Pokémon Red and Blue). The success of the games spawned the creation of a hit anime series and popular trading card game, and led to Pokémon becoming the top-selling toy brand and overall the highest grossing media franchise in the world.

Regions

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Pokémon world and corresponding regions
Pokémon world and corresponding regions

Kanto

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The Kanto region (カントー地方 kantō chihō) in the Pokémon world, the first to be introduced, corresponds to the real Kanto region in Japan as well as the eastern fringes of neighboring Chubu. Like the real Kanto, the Pokémon Kanto region is driven by modernity, technological innovation and urban sprawl.

Pallet Town

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  • 1 Machida (町田). Mr. Taguchi of the producer said Pokemon was born from the experience of playing in Machida during childhood. Machida (Q210628) on Wikidata Machida, Tokyo on Wikipedia
  • 1 Serigaya Park (芹ヶ谷公園), 5-16 Haramachida, +81 42-724-4399. 06:00-18:00. Serigaya Park (Q21653359) on Wikidata
    • Poke Lids -Pokemon Utility Hole Covers- (ポケふた -ポケモンマンホール-), 5-16 Haramachida. 06:00-18:00. A manhole drawn by the first three pokemon is installed. The poke lid is a Pokemon Go pokestop.
  • 2 Shimoda (下田). Shimoda (Q653402) on Wikidata Shimoda, Shizuoka on Wikipedia

Viridian City

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  • 3 Hakone. Similarities between Hakone and Viridian City include both being enveloped in forests and surrounded by mountains. Hakone (Q671040) on Wikidata Hakone on Wikipedia
  • 4 Mishima (三島). Mishima (Q653478) on Wikidata Mishima, Shizuoka on Wikipedia
  • Tokiwa town (常磐町). Tokiwa City (トキワシティ) is the original Japanese name of Viridian City. As a residential area, there is not much to see for tourists.

Viridian Forest

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Pewter City

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  • 6 Maebashi (前橋). Maebashi (Q201613) on Wikidata Maebashi on Wikipedia

Mount Moon

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  • 7 Mount Akagi (赤城山). Mount Akagi (Q415251) on Wikidata Mount Akagi on Wikipedia

Cerulean City

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  • 8 Tsuchiura (土浦). Tsuchiura (Q653446) on Wikidata Tsuchiura on Wikipedia

Vermilion City

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Geographically, it is based on Chiba City (capital city of the Chiba Prefecture). However, Yokohama (capital city of the Kanagawa Prefecture) is the largest and most luxurious seaport of the three. Yokosuka has a United States Navy base, a possible inspiration for Vermilion Gym and Lt. Surge as an "American" soldier.

  • 9 Yokohama (横浜). Yokohama (Q38283) on Wikidata Yokohama on Wikipedia
  • 10 Yokosuka (横須賀). Yokosuka (Q200578) on Wikidata Yokosuka on Wikipedia
  • 11 Port of Chiba (千葉港). Port of Chiba (Q7231111) on Wikidata Port of Chiba on Wikipedia

S.S. Anne

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  • 2 Hikawa Maru (氷川丸), +81 45-641-4362. 10:00-17:00. Closed on Mondays(Open on public holidays, closed on the following weekday).. ¥300. Hikawa Maru (Q1186344) on Wikidata Hikawa Maru on Wikipedia

Kanto Power Plant

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Lavender Town

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  • 13 Narita (成田). Narita (Q273798) on Wikidata Narita, Chiba on Wikipedia
  • 14 Ushiku (牛久). Ushiku (Q844133) on Wikidata Ushiku, Ibaraki on Wikipedia
  • 15 Kashima (鹿嶋市). Kashima (Q467471) on Wikidata Kashima, Ibaraki on Wikipedia

Celadon City

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  • 16 Shinjuku (新宿). Shinjuku (Q179645) on Wikidata Shinjuku on Wikipedia
  • 17 Machida Station (町田駅). Machida Station (Q801146) on Wikidata Machida Station (Tokyo) on Wikipedia
  • 18 Kawasaki (川崎). Kawasaki (Q164234) on Wikidata Kawasaki, Kanagawa on Wikipedia

Saffron City

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  • 19 Marunouchi, Chiyoda (丸の内). The Magnet Train station in Saffron City linking Kanto with Johto is based on 3 Tokyo Station Tokyo Station on Wikipedia, the main inter-city rail terminal in Tokyo and Japan's business station. The Magnet Train is the Pokemon equivalent of Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen or the planned magnetic levitation train between Tokyo and Osaka. Marunouchi (Q1196955) on Wikidata Marunouchi on Wikipedia

Sevii Islands

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One Island

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  • 20 Niijima (新島). Nii-jima (Q1191108) on Wikidata Nii-jima on Wikipedia
  • 21 Kōzushima (神津島). Kozushima Airport (Q2235009) on Wikidata Kōzushima Airport on Wikipedia
  • 22 Shikinejima (式根島). Shikine-jima (Q1344326) on Wikidata Shikine-jima on Wikipedia
  • 23 Toshima (利島). Toshima (Q1143112) on Wikidata To-shima, Tokyo on Wikipedia

Two Island

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  • 24 Miyakejima (三宅島). Miyakejima Airport (Q2234528) on Wikidata Miyakejima Airport on Wikipedia
  • 25 Mikurajima (御蔵島). Mikura-jima (Q1197235) on Wikidata Mikura-jima on Wikipedia

Three Island

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Four Island

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  • 28 Aogashima (青ヶ島). Aogashima (Q615578) on Wikidata Aogashima on Wikipedia

Five Island

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Six Island

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Seven Island

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  • 31 Hahajima (母島). Hahajima (Q473472) on Wikidata Hahajima on Wikipedia

Johto

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The Johto region (ジョウト地方 jōto chihō) was introduced in the Generation II games, Pokémon Gold and Silver, and corresponds to the Kansai region of Japan.

Mt. Silver

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  • 4 Mount Fuji. The encounter with Red, the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games, at Mt. Silver may be a reference to Kuninotokotachi lore. Mount Fuji (Q39231) on Wikidata Mount Fuji on Wikipedia

New Bark Town

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  • 32 Hamamatsu. There's small wind-farm, like New Bark Town in HeartGold and SoulSilver version. Hamamatsu (Q185125) on Wikidata Hamamatsu on Wikipedia

Cherrygrove City

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Violet City

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  • 33 Nara. Home to many historic buildings and monuments. Nara (Q169134) on Wikidata Nara (city) on Wikipedia
  • 5 Kōfuku-ji. A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. It's a reference to Sprout Tower. Kōfuku-ji (Q1070863) on Wikidata Kōfuku-ji on Wikipedia
  • 6 Asuka Village (明日香村). There are many archaeological sites in here such as Ishibutai Kofun (石舞台古墳) and Takamatsuzuka Tomb (高松塚古墳). An inspiration for Ruins of Alph. Asuka (Q752397) on Wikidata Asuka, Nara on Wikipedia

Azalea Town

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  • 34 Minabe. Minabe Town is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as ubame, and high-quality charcoal, known as Binchōtan. Thos are same like the Azalea Town in the game. Minabe (Q1345966) on Wikidata Minabe, Wakayama on Wikipedia
  • Kumano Kodō (熊野古道). A ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines. In the game, there's a forest guardian shrine (Celebi) in the center of Ilex Forest. Kumano Kodō (Q17050475) on Wikidata Kumano Kodō on Wikipedia

Goldenrod City

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  • 35 Osaka. The largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, just like Goldenrod City in the game. Osaka (Q35765) on Wikidata Osaka on Wikipedia
  • 7 Tsūtenkaku (通天閣). Goldenrod Radio Tower reference. Tsūtenkaku (Q1148463) on Wikidata Tsūtenkaku on Wikipedia
  • Namba Walk (なんばウォーク). Goldenrod Tunnel reference. Namba Walk (Q11274674) on Wikidata

National Park

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  • 8 Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park. Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park (Q1070991) on Wikidata Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park on Wikipedia

Pokéathlon Dome

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Ecruteak City

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  • 36 Kyoto (京都市). Kyoto (Q34600) on Wikidata Kyoto on Wikipedia
  • 10 Sai-ji (西寺). A reference for Burned Tower in the game. The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt. Sai-ji (Q135714) on Wikidata Sai-ji on Wikipedia
  • 11 Kinkaku-ji (金閣). Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950. The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix (Ho-Oh). A reference for Bell Tower in the game. Kinkaku-ji (Q270983) on Wikidata Kinkaku-ji on Wikipedia

Hoenn

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The Hoenn region (ホウエン地方 hōen chihō) was introduced in the Generation III games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and corresponds to Japanese island of Kyushu.

Sinnoh

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The Sinnoh region (シンオウ地方 shin'ō chihō) was introduced in the Generation IV games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, and corresponds to Japanese island of Hokkaido.

Twinleaf Town

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Sandgem Town

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Jubilife City

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Oreburgh City

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Floaroma Town

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Eterna City

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Hearthome City

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Solaceon Town

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Veilstone City

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Pastoria City

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Celestic Town

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Canalave City

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Snowpoint City

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Sunyshore City

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Almia

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See also

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