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{{Featured|October 29, 2008}}<br>
{{fan speculation}}
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[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|251px|The map of Japan showing the four core series Japanese Pokémon regions and their sub-regions. Kitakami is not included due to the vagueness in its location compared to the other regions.]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-North America.png|thumb|251px|The map of North America showing the two core series North American Pokémon regions.]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|251px|The map of Europe showing the three core series European Pokémon regions and their sub-regions]]
The designs of the nine major Pokémon [[region]]s—[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]] and [[Paldea]]—are strikingly similar in geography and demographics to regions in the real world, and they are sometimes even officially stated to be based on certain locations. The first four regions and the land of Kitakami are based on smaller regions in {{wp|Japan}}, Unova and Alola are based on parts of the {{wp|United States}}, Kalos is based on {{wp|France}}, Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, and Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, consisting in the countries of {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}} and {{wp|Andorra}}. 

In regards to the side series games, it was also confirmed that the inspiration for [[Orre]] from [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD]], is {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}} in the United States.

==In the core series games==
===Kanto===
The {{wp|Kantō region}} of Japan (関東地方, ''Kantō-chihō'', meaning "Region East to the Barrier", referring to the east of the Hakone checkpoint) is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the [[Pokémon world]], but is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of the game map corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chūbu region|Chūbu}} (中部地方, ''Chūbu-chihō'', meaning "Central region", also called 中部日本, ''Chūbu-nihon'', that means "Central Japan").

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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pallet Town]]
| {{jwp|下田市}}
| {{wp|Shimoda, Shizuoka|Shimoda City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Pallet Town is based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s hometown {{wp|Machida, Tokyo|Machida City}} during his boyhood.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 1|Route 1]]
| {{jwp|伊豆半島}}
| {{wp|Izu Peninsula}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| A peninsula that connects Shimoda City to Mishima City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Viridian City]]
| {{jwp|三島市}} or {{jwp|箱根町}}
| {{wp|Mishima, Shizuoka|Mishima City}} or {{wp|Hakone, Kanagawa|Hakone Town}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}} or {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} or {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Viridian Forest]]
| {{jwp|奥秩父山塊}}
| {{wp|Okuchichibu Mountains}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}、{{jwp|山梨県}}、{{jwp|長野県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}, {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, and {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 2|Route 2]]
| {{jwp|秩父市}}
| {{wp|Chichibu, Saitama|Chichibu City}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
| Viridian Forest being inside Route 2 is a reference to its real world counterpart's name Okuchichibu - meaning "interior of Chichibu".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pewter City]]
| {{jwp|前橋市}}
| {{wp|Maebashi, Gunma|Maebashi City}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}
| Maebashi rests at the foot of Mount Akagi. It is the capital city of the Gunma Prefecture. The famous {{wp|Iwajuku}} archaeological site and the Iwajuku Museum are located in the city of {{wp|Midori, Gunma|Midori}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 3|Route 3]]
| {{jwp|桐生市}} - {{jwp|足利市}}
| {{wp|Kiryū, Gunma|Kiryū City}} - {{wp|Ashikaga, Tochigi|Ashikaga City}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Moon]]
| {{jwp|赤城山}}
| {{wp|Mount Akagi}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}
| {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}
| Mt. Akagi features a crater lake near the summit
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 4|Route 4]]
| {{jwp|佐野市}} - {{jwp|栃木市}}
| {{wp|Sano, Tochigi|Sano City}} - {{wp|Tochigi (city)|Tochigi City}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cerulean City]]
| {{jwp|宇都宮市}}
| {{wp|Utsunomiya|Utsunomiya City}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
| Utsunomiya City is the capital city of the Tochigi Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cerulean Cave]]
| {{jwp|大谷資料館}}
| Ōya History Museum - Subterranean Cave
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
| Ōya History Museum used to be a quarry with a network of monumental underground chambers, and is located in Utsunomiya City. Could also be based on {{wp|Ashio Copper Mine}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 24|Routes 24]] & [[Kanto Route 25|25]]
| {{jwp|日光国立公園}}, {{jwp|那須塩原市}}
| {{wp|Nikkō National Park}} and {{wp|Nasushiobara|Nasushiobara City}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sea Cottage]]
| {{jwp|北茨城市}}
| {{wp|Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki|Kitaibaraki City}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| It's known for Rokkakudō, a wooden retreat overlooking the sea along the Izura coast.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 9|Route 9]]
| {{jwp|水戸線}}
| {{wp|Mito Line}}
| {{jwp|栃木県}}, {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Tochigi Prefecture|Tochigi}}, {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| Specifically, from Sakuragawa City to Ishioka City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rock Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|筑波山}}
| {{wp|Mount Tsukuba}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| A non-volcanic mountain renowned for its beautiful granite.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 6|Route 6]]
| {{jwp|京葉線}}
| {{wp|Keiyō Line}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vermilion City]]
| {{jwp|横浜市}}, {{jwp|横須賀市}}, {{jwp|千葉市}}
| A hybrid of {{wp|Yokohama, Kanagawa|Yokohama City}}, {{wp|Yokosuka|Yokosuka City}} and {{wp|Chiba (city)|Chiba City}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| 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.<br>
During the announcement for the 2023 [[Pokémon World Championships]], [[The Pokémon Company]] used a trailer with footage of Vermilion City taken from the [[Generation I]] games before announcing that the event would be held in Yokohama.<ref>
Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) on [https://twitter.com/playpokemon/status/1561383485323055109 Twitter]: Now announcing the destination for #PokemonWorlds 2023…</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Diglett's Cave]]
| {{jwp|加曽利貝塚}}
| {{wp|Kasori Shell Mound}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| The largest known shell mound found in Japan which can be viewed in a tunnel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 11|Routes 11]], [[Kanto Route 13|13]],  [[Kanto Route 14|14]] & [[Kanto Route 15|15]]
| {{jwp|外房線}}
| {{wp|Sotobō Line}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Route 11 is based on Midori-ku ward, Route 13 on Katsuura City, Route 14 on Kamogawa City (due to wind turbines), and Route 15 on Minamibōsō City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Power Plant]]
| {{jwp|東海発電所}}
| {{wp|Tōkai Nuclear Power Plant}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| The first commercial nuclear power plant in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lavender Town]]
| {{jwp|牛久市}}
| {{wp|Ushiku, Ibaraki|Ushiku City}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| Geographically, it is closer to {{wp|Kashima, Ibaraki|Kashima City}}. However, Ushiku City contains Ushiku Jyoen - a large scale graveyard that allows people to bury passed away pets. It also contains a small animal park, where people can feed various animals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Tower]]
| {{jwp|牛久大仏}}
| {{wp|Ushiku Daibutsu}}
| {{jwp|茨城県}}
| {{wp|Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki}}
| The fifth tallest statue in the world, which is located near Ushiku Jyoen (a large scale graveyard). Could also be based on Kashima Shrine.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 8|Route 8]]
| {{jwp|京成東成田線}}
| {{wp|Keisei Higashi-Narita Line}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 12|Route 12]]
| {{jwp|九十九里浜}}, {{jwp|銚子市}}
| {{wp|Kujūkuri Beach}}, {{wp|Chōshi}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Chōshi City has one of the largest fish catches in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Underground Path]]
| {{jwp|東京メトロ東西線}}
| {{wp|Tokyo Metro Tozai Line}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}, {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 7|Route 7]]
| {{jwp|新宿御苑}} or {{jwp|代々木公園}}
| {{wp|Shinjuku Gyo-en}} or {{wp|Yoyogi Park}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Shinjuku Gyo-en is the largest garden park in Shinjuku. Part of it and Yoyogi Park are in Shibuya, a ward located between Setagaya and Shinjuku wards.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Celadon City]]
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|多摩ニュータウン}} and {{jwp|世田谷区}})
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Tama New Town}} and {{wp|Setagaya}} special wards)
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
|Tama New Town is a large residential development and largest housing development in Japan. The Celadon Department Store and Celadon Game Corner may be a reference to Tama Center's Parthenon Avenue, which contains many retail and leisure complexes, such as Sanrio Puroland.  Similarly, Setagaya has the largest population of Tokyo's special wards, which may be the inspiration for the [[Celadon Condominiums]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 5|Route 5]]
| {{jwp|さいたま市}}
| {{wp|Saitama (city)|Saitama City}}
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{jwp|東京都}} ({{jwp|新宿区}} and {{jwp|千代田区}})
| {{wp|Tokyo}} ({{wp|Shinjuku}} and {{wp|Chiyoda, Tokyo|Chiyoda}} special ward)
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Shinjuku is a major commercial center of Japan known for its business and nightlife. Chiyoda is a major economical powerhouse of Japan, housing the headquarters of 19 Fortune 500 companies that contribute roughly 10% of the combined revenue of all Japanese companies. The [[Silph Co.]] headquarters being located in Saffron City may reflect this. Chiyoda is also the political center of Japan: the Imperial Palace, Prime Minister's Official Residence, the National Diet and the Supreme Court are located here.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Magnet Train|Magnet Train station]]
| {{jwp|新宿駅}} or {{jwp|新大阪駅}}
| {{wp|Tokyo Station}} and {{wp|Shin-Ōsaka Station}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| The {{wp|Tōkaidō Shinkansen}} bullet train line runs between Tokyo Station in Chiyoda special ward, Tokyo and Shin-Ōsaka Station in Yodogawa ward, Osaka.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fuchsia City]]
| {{jwp|館山市}}, {{jwp|富津市}}, or {{jwp|南房総市}}
| {{wp|Futtsu|Futtsu City}}, {{wp|Tateyama, Chiba|Tateyama City}}, or {{wp|Minamibōsō|Minamibōsō City}}
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| All three cities are located close to the Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park. Tateyama City contains many historic buildings. The Minami Bōsō Ninja Village “Ninja no Sato” is located in Minamibōsō City, relating to [[Koga]]’s status as a ninja.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}} ({{jwp|マザー牧場}})
| {{wp|Minami Bōsō Quasi-National Park}} (specifically Mother Farm)
| {{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| Mother Farm is an animal theme park located in the {{wp|Futtsu}} part of Quasi-National Park. Established in 1962, it's famous for its sheep shows and guests can interreact with various domesticated animals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 16|Route 16]]
| {{jwp|鎌倉市}} - {{jwp|平塚市}}
| {{wp|Kamakura|Kamakura City}} - {{wp|Hiratsuka|Hiratsuka City}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]]
| {{jwp|東京湾アクアライン}}
| {{wp|Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}、{{jwp|千葉県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}} and {{wp|Chiba Prefecture|Chiba}}
| It connects {{wp|Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki City}} and {{wp|Kisarazu, Chiba|Kisarazu City}} over Tokyo Bay. It was under construction when {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seafoam Islands]]
| {{jwp|江の島}}
| {{wp|Enoshima}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| A small offshore island. Home to the Iwaya Caves.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 19|Water Routes 19]], [[Kanto Route 20|20]], & [[Kanto Route 21|21]]
| {{jwp|相模湾}}
| {{wp|Sagami Bay}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}
| Many small islands are scattered around this bay.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cinnabar Island]]
| {{jwp|伊豆大島}}
| {{wp|Izu Oshima|Izu-Ōshima}}
| {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Oshima is famous for {{wp|Mount Mihara}}, an active volcano.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 22|Route 22]]
| {{jwp|富士箱根伊豆国立公園}}
| {{wp|Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park}}
| {{jwp|神奈川県}}, {{jwp|静岡県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa}}, {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Indigo Plateau]]
| {{jwp|埼玉県}}, {{jwp|安中市}} or {{jwp|秩父多摩甲斐国立公園}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Northwestern Saitama}}, {{wp|Annaka, Gunma|Annaka City}} or {{wp|Chichibu Tama Kai National Park}}
| {{jwp|群馬県}}, {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|山梨県}} and {{jwp|東京都}}
| {{wp|Saitama Prefecture|Saitama}}, {{wp|Gunma Prefecture|Gunma}}, {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}} and {{wp|Tokyo}}
| Due to the confusing nature of Kanto's map between Gen 1/3 and Gen 2/4, it's hard to pinpoint the exact location. It's also possible the national park is the basis for [[Kanto Route 23|Route 23]] and [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 28|Route 28]]
| {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| Mt. Fuji is located here. Could possibly also based on Fujinomiya City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 26|Route 26]]
| {{jwp|富士市}} - {{jwp|静岡市}}
| {{wp|Fuji, Shizuoka|Fuji City}} - {{wp|Shizuoka (city)|Shizuoka City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto Route 27|Route 27]]
| {{jwp|駿河湾}}
| {{wp|Suruga Bay}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Both {{wp|Shiraito Falls}} and {{wp|Otodome Falls}}, the real world [[Tohjo Falls]], are located close to the bay. Two waterfalls separated by a mere 600 feet, located southwest of {{wp|Mount Fuji}}.
|}

====Sevii Islands====
The [[Sevii Islands]] are based on two archipelagos off the coast of Tokyo: the {{wp|Izu Islands}} ({{jwp|伊豆諸島}}, ''Izu-shoto'', meaning "Izu Archipelago") and the {{wp|Bonin Islands}} ({{jwp|小笠原諸島}}, ''Ogasawara-shoto'', meaning "Ogasawara Archipelago"), both archipelagos are administered by the Tokyo Metropolis (under Japanese law, the prefecture of Tokyo is designated as a to (都), translated as metropolis)

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! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[One Island]]
| {{jwp|新島}}、{{jwp|神津島}}、{{jwp|式根島}}、{{jwp|利島}}
| {{wp|Niijima}}, {{wp|Kozushima|Kōzushima}}, {{wp|Shikinejima}} and {{wp|To-shima, Tokyo|To-shima}}
| {{jwp|大島支庁}}
| {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture (Tokyo)|Oshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kindle Road]]
| {{jwp|新島}}
| {{wp|Niijima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Treasure Beach]]
| {{jwp|神津島}}
| {{wp|Kozushima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Ember]]
| {{jwp|利島}}宮塚山
| Mt. Miyatsuka, {{wp|Toshima Island}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Two Island]]
| {{jwp|三宅島}}、{{jwp|御蔵島}}
| {{wp|Miyakejima}} and {{wp|Mikurajima}}
| {{jwp|三宅支庁}}
| {{wp|Miyake Subprefecture|Miyake}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Three Island]]
| {{jwp|八丈島}}、{{jwp|八丈小島}}
| {{wp|Hachijōjima}} and {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Berry Forest]]
| {{jwp|八丈小島}}
| {{wp|Hachijōkojima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Three Isle Port]]
| 底土港
| Sokodo Port
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Four Island]]
| {{jwp|青ヶ島}}
| {{wp|Aogashima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Icefall Cave]]
| 丸山, {{jwp|青ヶ島}}
| Maruyama, {{wp|Aogashima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Five Island]]
| {{jwp|聟島列島}}
| Mukojima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| All are uninhabited.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Water Labyrinth]]
| {{jwp|西之島}}
| {{wp|Nishinoshima (Ogasawara)|Nishinoshima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Resort Gorgeous]]
| 中ノ島
| Nakanoshima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lost Cave]]
| 笹魚島
| Sasauojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Memorial Pillar]]
| {{jwp|媒島}}
| Nakoudojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Six Island]]
| {{jwp|父島列島}}
| Chichijima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| The small islands to the north of Chichijima include Anijima ({{jwp|兄島}}) and Otōtojima ({{jwp|弟島}}), among others.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dotted Hole]]
| {{jwp|父島}}
| {{wp|Chichijima}}
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Green Path]]
| {{jwp|兄島}}
| Anijima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Outcast Island]]
| {{jwp|弟島}}
| Otōtojima
| colspan="2" |
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seven Island]]
| {{jwp|母島}}
| {{wp|Hahajima}}
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tanoby Ruins]]
| {{jwp|母島列島}}
| Hahajima Islands
| {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| The small islands to the south of Hahajima include Anejima ({{jwp|姉島}}) and Imōtojima ({{jwp|妹島}}), among others.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Navel Rock]]
| {{jwp|鳥島}}
| {{wp|Torishima (Izu Islands)|Torishima}}
| {{jwp|八丈支庁}}
| {{wp|Hachijō Subprefecture|Hachijō}}
| Known as the habitat of albatross.
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Birth Island]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|南鳥島}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Minami Torishima}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|小笠原支庁}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Ogasawara Subprefecture|Ogasawara}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The easternmost island belonging to Japan. It's also triangular in shape.
|}

===Johto===
In Japan, the Kantō region is often contrasted with the {{wp|Kansai region}} (関西地方, ''Kansai-chihō'', meaning "Region West to the Tollgate", referring to the regions west to the Osaka Tollgate), also known as {{wp|Kinki region}} (近畿地方, ''Kinki-chihō'', meaning "Region Near the Capital", referring to the cities of Nara and Kyoto, Japan former capital cities), which like [[Johto]] is to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the Kansai region and the western {{wp|Chūbu region}} combined, as well as a small part of eastern {{wp|Shikoku region}} (四国地方 ''Shikoku-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Four Provinces", referring to the four historical provinces that made up the island).

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Silver]]
| {{jwp|富士山}}
| {{wp|Mount Fuji}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}} and {{jwp|山梨県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}} and {{wp|Yamanashi Prefecture|Yamanashi}}
| The encounter with [[Red (game)|Red]] at Mt. Silver may be a reference to {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}}. Waiting atop Mt. Silver as the series’ highest-level {{pkmn|Trainer}} opponent, Red was the player character with humble beginnings from the first Pokémon games; Kuninotokotachi is said to be the first Japanese deity, born of something resembling a reed following the creation of heaven and earth, who resides atop Mt. Fuji.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[New Bark Town]]
| {{jwp|浜松市}}
| {{wp|Hamamatsu, Shizuoka|Hamamatsu City}}
| {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
| Could also be based on {{wp|Shizuoka, Shizuoka|Shizuoka City}} (capital city of the Shizuoka Prefecture), due to wind turbines added to New Bark Town in HGSS. At the same time construction was completed on a small wind-farm in Shizuoka City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 29|Route 29]]
| {{jwp|岡崎平野}}
| Okazaki Plain
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cherrygrove City]]
| {{jwp|半田市}} and {{jwp|南知多町}}
| {{wp|Handa, Aichi|Handa City}} and {{wp|Minamichita|Minamichita Town}}
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
| Both residences are located in Chita Peninsula, which is famous for flower cultivation. Could possibly be based on {{wp|Nagoya|Nagoya City}}, the capital city of the Aichi Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 31|Route 31]]
| {{jwp|濃尾平野}}
| {{wp|Nōbi Plain}}
| {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Violet City]]
| {{jwp|奈良市}}
| {{wp|Nara, Nara|Nara City}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| Home to many historic buildings and monuments, Nara is where Japan was founded as a state. It was the capital of Japan from 710 CE to 794 CE as the seat of the Emperor before the capital was moved to Kyoto. Currently is the capital city of the Nara Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sprout Tower]]
| {{jwp|興福寺}} or {{jwp|法隆寺}}
| {{wp|Kōfuku-ji}} or {{wp|Hōryū-ji}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| A five-story pagoda, Kōfuku-ji is the second-largest pagoda in Japan, located on northeast of Nara City. Hōryū-ji is the oldest wooden building in the world.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Alph]]
| {{jwp|明日香村}}
| {{wp|Asuka, Nara|Asuka Village}}
| {{jwp|奈良県}}
| {{wp|Nara Prefecture|Nara}}
| There are many archaeological sites in Nara such as {{wp|Ishibutai Kofun}} ({{jwp|石舞台古墳}}) and {{wp|Takamatsuzuka Tomb}} ({{jwp|高松塚古墳}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 32|Route 32]]
| {{jwp|松阪市}}, {{jwp|伊勢志摩}}
| {{wp|Matsusaka|Matsusaka City}} and {{wp|Ise-Shima}}
| {{jwp|三重県}}
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| Ise-Shima is famous for fresh seafood and pearl cultivation.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Union Cave]]
| 青の洞窟（がまの口）
| Blue Grotto (Gama-no-kuchi)
| {{jwp|三重県}}
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
| The Blue Grotto of Kumano is a small sea cave in Tategasaki, the largest columnar rock formation in Nigishima Bay.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 33|Route 33]]
| {{jwp|熊野市}}
| {{wp|Kumano, Mie|Kumano City}}
| {{jwp|三重県}}
| {{wp|Mie Prefecture|Mie}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Azalea Town]]
| {{jwp|みなべ町}}
| {{wp|Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe Village}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| Minabe is famous for its high-quality Japanese apricots, known as {{wp|ubame}}, and high-quality charcoal, known as {{wp|Binchōtan}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slowpoke Well]]
| {{jwp|熊野本宮大社}}
| {{wp|Kumano Hongū Taisha}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| A Shinto Shrine that was originally located on a sandbank by Kumano River. It was relocated to the mountain after being partially destroyed in the flood. The sandbank now contains the largest torii shrine gate in the world.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilex Forest]]
| {{jwp|熊野古道}}
| {{wp|Kumano Kodō}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
| The Kumano Kodō is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes spread across the old-growth forest that connects various sacred shrines that have been sites for centuries of ascetic worship of natural phenomenon and natural wonders.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 34|Route 34]]
| {{jwp|有田市}} - {{jwp|和歌山市}}
| {{wp|Arida, Wakayama|Arida City}} - {{wp|Wakayama (city)|Wakayama City}}
| {{jwp|和歌山県}}
| {{wp|Wakayama Prefecture|Wakayama}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Goldenrod City]]
| {{jwp|大阪市}}
| {{wp|Osaka|Ōsaka City}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Ōsaka is the largest and most populous city in the Kansai region, serving as a major hub and financial center in the country. It is also the capital city of the Urban Prefecture of Osaka. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]
| {{jwp|通天閣}}
| {{wp|Tsūtenkaku}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Tsūtenkaku is one of the most popular landmarks in Osaka.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|梅田}}, {{jwp|心斎橋}}, and {{jwp|難波}} {{jwp|地下街}}
| {{wp|Umeda}}, {{wp|Shinsaibashi}}, and {{wp|Namba}} Underground Shopping Malls
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| Osaka’s districts of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Namba are famous for their large network of underground shopping malls and tunnels known as ''chikagai''. Examples include DIAMOR Osaka Umeda (42,977 m²), CRYSTA NAGAHORI Minamisenba Shinsaibashi (81,765 m²), and Namba Walk (37,881 m²), respectively, which have approximately 100 retail stores each.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 35|Route 35]]
| {{jwp|服部緑地}}
| {{wp|Hattori Ryokuchi Park}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
|A green space in Northern Osaka. Located close to the Expo Commemoration Park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[National Park]]
| {{jwp|明治の森箕面国定公園}} or {{jwp|万博記念公園}}
| {{wp|Meiji no Mori Minoo Quasi-National Park}} or {{wp|Expo Commemoration Park}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| In the Expo Park, there is a famous monument called the {{wp|Tower of the Sun}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokéathlon Dome]]
| {{jwp|京セラドーム大阪}}
| {{wp|Kyocera Dome Osaka}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}}
| A baseball stadium located in Osaka.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 36|Route 36]]
| {{jwp|木津川市}} or {{jwp|京田辺市}}
| {{wp|Kizugawa, Kyoto|Kizugawa City}} or {{wp|Kyōtanabe, Kyoto|Kyōtanabe City}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 37|Route 37]]
| {{jwp|枚方市}} or {{jwp|伏見区}}
| {{wp|Hirakata|Hirakata City}} - {{wp|Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi-ku}}
| {{jwp|大阪府}} - {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Osaka Prefecture|Ōsaka}} - {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ecruteak City]]
| {{jwp|京都市}}
| {{wp|Kyoto|Kyōto City}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Having served as the seat of the imperial court for eleven centuries, Kyōto is considered to be the cultural capital of Japan. It is the capital city of the  prefecture of the same name. The towers that inspired the [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Bell Tower]] are both located in Kyōto. Kyoto Prefecture is one of Japan's two "urban prefectures" using the designation fu (府) rather than the standard ken for prefectures, along with Osaka Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Burned Tower]]
| {{jwp|西寺}}
| {{wp|Sai-ji}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| The temple was burnt down in 1233 and to this day hasn't been rebuilt.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Bell Tower]]
| {{jwp|金閣}} and {{jwp|東寺}}
| {{wp|Kinkaku-ji}} and {{wp|Tō-ji}}
| {{jwp|京都府}}
| {{wp|Kyoto Prefecture|Kyōto}}
| Kinkaku-ji was set on fire by a monk in 1950 ({{jwp|金閣寺放火事件}}). The wall is covered with gold leaf. Atop the Kinkaku temple sits a golden statue of a rooster or phoenix ({{p|Ho-Oh}}). Tō-ji was build alongside Sai-ji and, unlike the later temple, it still stands to this day.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Olivine City]]
| {{jwp|神戸市}}
| {{wp|Kobe, Hyogo|Kōbe City}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| Kōbe is the major port city in the Kansai region. The city is also well known for ''wagyū'', or {{wp|Kobe beef}}. Is the capital city of the Hyogo Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 38|Route 38]] & [[Johto Route 39|39]]
| {{jwp|六甲山}}
| {{wp|Mount Rokkō}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|Home to Rokkosan Pasture - a public pasture farm.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Olivine Lighthouse]]
| {{jwp|神戸ポートタワー}} & {{jwp|和田岬}}
| {{wp|Kobe Port Tower}} & Cape Wada
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 40|Water Route 40]]
| {{jwp|明石海峡}}
| {{wp|Akashi Strait}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Whirl Islands]]
| {{jwp|淡路島}}
| {{wp|Awaji Island|Awajishima}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyogo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| The {{wp|Naruto Strait}} between Awajishima and Shikoku is famous for the {{wp|Naruto whirlpools}}. Soul Silver describes {{p|Lugia}} splitting one island into the Whirl Islands to end a war; Awajishima was the epicenter of the {{wp|Great Hanshin earthquake}}, with a portion of the island's damaged fault zone preserved to this day.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 41|Water Route 41]]
| {{jwp|鳴門海峡}}
| {{wp|Naruto Strait}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cianwood City]]
| {{jwp|鳴門市}} or {{jwp|鳴門市}}
| {{wp|Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto City}} or {{wp|Tokushima (city)|Tokushima City}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| Naruto is where {{wp|Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.}} began. Tokushima is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 42|Route 42]]
| {{jwp|大津市}} - {{jwp|草津市}}
| {{wp|Ōtsu|Ōtsu City}} - {{wp|Kusatsu, Shiga|Kusata City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Mortar]]
| {{jwp|比叡山}}
| {{wp|Mount Hiei}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| “Marathon Monks” would undergo exhaustive exercises on Mount Hiei. [[Kiyo]] trains in isolation deep within Mt. Mortar.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 44|Route 44]]
| {{jwp|彦根市}} - {{jwp|東近江市}} & {{jwp|鈴鹿山脈}}
| {{wp|Hikone, Shiga|Hikone City}} - {{wp|Higashiōmi|Higashiōmi City}} & {{wp|Suzuka Mountains}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mahogany Town]]
| {{jwp|甲賀市}}
| {{wp|Kōka, Shiga|Kōka City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| Kōka is where the famous Kōga ninja were born and educated ({{wp|Kōga-ryū}}, {{jwp|甲賀流}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 43|Route 43]]
| {{jwp|近江八幡市}}
| {{wp|Ōmihachiman|Ōmihachiman City}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake of Rage]]
| {{jwp|琵琶湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Biwa}}
| {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ice Path]]
| {{jwp|伊吹山}} and {{jwp|両白山地}}
| {{wp|Ibuki Mountains}} and {{wp|Ryōhaku Mountains}}
| {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|滋賀県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Shiga Prefecture|Shiga}}
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}} is an easy-to-climb mountain that is famous for receiving the world's heaviest recorded snowfall. The interiors could be based on  {{wp|Narusawa Ice Cave|Narusawa Ice Cave}}, but geographically it's too far away from both mountains.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Blackthorn City]]
| {{jwp|白川郷}}, {{jwp|高山市}}
| Shirakawa-go (near {{wp|Takayama, Gifu|Takayama City}})
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}
| Shiragawa-go is a world heritage site in Shiragawa Village , which is located near Shō River. Geographically it is placed closer to {{wp|Gifu|Gifu City}}, near Nagara River.
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Dragon's Den]]
| {{jwp|伊吹山}}
| {{wp|Mount Ibuki}}
| {{jwp|岐阜県}}
| {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}}
| Geographically, it seems to be two different mountains merged together - Ibuki and and {{wp|Mount Kinka (Gifu)|Kinka}}. Mount Kinka is a symbol of Gifu City, known for {{wp|Gifu Castle}}. Could also be based on Shōhō-ji and its {{wp|Gifu Great Buddha}} Statue, located near said mountain.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 45|Route 45]]
| {{jwp|天竜川}}, near {{jwp|水窪ダム (静岡県)|水窪ダム}}
| {{wp|Tenryū River}}, near {{wp|Misakubo Dam}}
| {{jwp|長野県}} and {{jwp|静岡県}}
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}} and {{wp|Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dark Cave]]
| {{jwp|美濃三河高原}}
| Mino Mikawa Plateau
| {{jwp|長野県}}, {{jwp|岐阜県}} and {{jwp|愛知県}}
| {{wp|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano}}, {{wp|Gifu Prefecture|Gifu}} and {{wp|Aichi Prefecture|Aichi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cliff Edge Gate]]
| {{jwp|那賀町}}
| {{wp|Naka, Tokushima|Naka Town}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Route 47|Routes 47]] & [[Johto Route 48|48]]
| {{jwp|三好市}}
| {{wp|Miyoshi, Tokushima|Miyoshi City}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| Specifically based on Oboke Gorge and Yoshino River.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Embedded Tower]]
| {{jwp|剣山}}
| {{wp|Mount Tsurugi (Tokushima)|Mount Tsurugi}}
| {{jwp|徳島県}}
| {{wp|Tokushima Prefecture|Tokushima}}
| An important site of Shugendō worship, a sect of mixture of Shintoism and Buddhism. On the top of the mountain, there is a small shrine called ‘Tsurugi Jinja’. There is also a theory that Yamatai, an ancient country that is argued to have settled in Kyūshū, was also located there.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|丸亀市}}
| {{wp|Marugame, Kagawa|Marugame City}}
| {{jwp|香川県}}
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}}
| NEW REOMA WORLD amusement park is based here, which contains an animal park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Frontier Access]]
| {{jwp|姫路市}}
| {{wp|Himeji|Himeji City}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Battle Frontier]]
| {{jwp|姫路セントラルパーク}}
| {{wp|Himeji Central Park}}
| {{jwp|兵庫県}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}
| Himeji Castle is located exactly on the Battle Castle position.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinjoh Ruins]]
| {{jwp|立山}}
| {{wp|Mount Tate}}
| {{jwp|富山県}}
| {{wp|Toyama Prefecture|Toyama}}
| One of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan. Due to the heavy snowfalls, this mountain is famous for Yuki-no-Otani (Snow Walls), which can reach up to 20m. Inferred from the location of the callout display on the map. (Assuming that [[Ice Path]] is the {{wp|Hida Mountains}} and [[Blackthorn City]] is {{wp|Takayama City}}, Gifu Prefecture).
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Hoenn===
[[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū region}} (九州地方, ''Kyūshū-chihō'', meaning "Region of the Nine Provinces", referring to the nine historical provinces that made up the island, currently the region is divided in seven prefectures) and surrounding islands (including the {{wp|Okinawa Island|Okinawa island}}), with its main island flipped counter-clockwise ninety degrees with the smaller islands pushed close together and circulating around its southern side.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Littleroot Town]]
| {{jwp|伊万里市}} or {{jwp|佐世保市}}
| {{wp|Imari, Saga|Imari City}} or {{wp|Sasebo, Nagasaki|Sasebo City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 101|Route 101]]
| {{jwp|佐世保線}}
| {{wp|Sasebo Line}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}} or {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}} or {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|A railway line that connects Sasebo City to Saga City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oldale Town]]
| {{jwp|佐賀市}}
| {{wp|Saga, Saga|Saga City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|Capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 102|Route 102]]
| {{jwp|唐津線}}
| {{wp|Karatsu Line}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|A railway line that connects Saga City to Karatsu City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 103|Route 103]]
| {{jwp|雲仙市}}, near {{jwp|有明海}}
| {{wp|Unzen, Nagasaki|Unzen City}}, near {{wp|Ariake Sea}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Trackless Forest]]
| {{jwp|吉野ヶ里遺跡}}
| {{wp|Yoshinogari site}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Petalburg City]]
| {{jwp|唐津市}}
| {{wp|Karatsu, Saga|Karatsu City}}
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 104|Route 104]]
| {{jwp|東松浦半島}}
| Higashimatsūra Peninsula
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Petalburg Woods]]
| 古窯の森公園
| Koyohinomori Park
| {{jwp|佐賀県}}
| {{wp|Saga Prefecture|Saga}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| {{jwp|福岡市}} and {{jwp|北九州市}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka|Fukuoka City}} and {{wp|Kitakyushu, Fukuoka|Kitakyushu City}}
| {{jwp|福岡県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
| Fukuoka is the sixth largest city in Japan and is famous for Kyushu University, a former Imperial University. Is also  the capital city of the prefecture of same name. Kitakyushu's main industry is steelmaking. It is also home to {{wp|Zenrin}}, a company specializing in [[PokéNav|navigation software]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 116|Route 116]]
| {{jwp|太宰府市}} - {{jwp|久留米市}}
| {{wp|Dazaifu, Fukuoka|Dazaifu City}} - {{wp|Kurume|Kurume City}}
| {{jwp|福岡県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rusturf Tunnel]]
| {{jwp|耳納山地}} - {{jwp|筑肥山地}}
| Minō Mountains - Chikuhi Mountains
| {{jwp|福岡県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Fukuoka Prefecture|Fukuoka}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 105|Water Routes 105]] & [[Hoenn Route 106|106]]
| {{jwp|伊万里湾}} - {{jwp|五島列島}}
| Imari Bay - {{wp|Gotō Islands}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 107|Water Routes 107]], [[Hoenn Route 108|108]] & [[Hoenn Route 109|109]]
| {{jwp|五島灘}}
| Gotō-nada Sea
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dewford Town]]
| {{jwp|対馬島}}
| {{wp|Tsushima Island}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Island Cave]]
| {{jwp|壱岐古墳群}}
| Iki Kofungun
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|A group of tumuli and historical site of Iki Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Abandoned Ship]] / [[Sea Mauville]]
| {{jwp|端島 (長崎県)}}
| {{wp|Hashima Island}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| Hashima Island is known for being walled and for being used for the extraction of coal for cars.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slateport City]]
| {{jwp|長崎市|長崎市}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki, Nagasaki|Nagasaki City}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| The main industry is shipbuilding. Is the capital  city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 110|Route 110]]
| {{jwp|熊本フェリー}} route & {{jwp|島原鉄道線}}
| Kumamoto Ferry route & {{wp|Shimabara Railway Line}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mauville City]]
| {{jwp|熊本市}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto, Kumamoto|Kumamoto City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|The city is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment. Is the capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[New Mauville]]
| {{jwp|熊本港}}
| Port of Kumamoto
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fabled Cave]]
| {{jwp|天草諸島}}
| {{wp|Amakusa|Amakusa Islands}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 117|Route 117]]
| {{jwp|合志市}}
| {{wp|Kōshi, Kumamoto|Kōshi City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| {{jwp|菊池市}}
| {{wp|Kikuchi, Kumamoto|Kikuchi City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 111|Route 111 & Desert]]
| {{jwp|豊後大野市}} - {{jwp|南阿蘇村}} + 南阿蘇村外牧
| {{wp|Bungo-Ōno|Bungo-Ōno City}} - {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}} + Hokamaki
| {{jwp|大分県}} - {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}} - {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Desert Ruins]]
| {{jwp|長目塚古墳}}
| Nagamezuka Tomb
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| One of the Nakadori burial mounds, an important historical site to Kumamoto Prefecture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mirage Tower]]
| 阿蘇大御神御足跡石
| Aso Omikami Footprint Stone
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| A large holy stone that is believed to be prayed by Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, the guardian deity of the Aso Shrine.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Gnarled Den]]
| {{jwp|九重山}}
| {{wp|Mount Kujū}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Ōita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 112|Route 112]]
| 南阿蘇村河陽
| Kawayo, {{wp|Minamiaso, Kumamoto|Minamiaso Village}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jagged Pass]] & [[Fiery Path]]
| {{jwp|熊本県道111号阿蘇吉田線}}
| Kumamoto Prefectural Road 111 Aso Yoshida Line
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|A mountaineering road that leads to Aso City and Minamiaso Village.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Chimney]]
| {{jwp|阿蘇山}}
| {{wp|Mount Aso}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
| Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| {{jwp|阿蘇町}} and {{jwp|竹田市}}
| {{wp|Aso, Kumamoto|Aso Town}} and {{wp|Taketa, Ōita|Taketa City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}} and {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}} and {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
| Aso and Taketa are home to Aso and Nagayu {{wp|onsen}}, or hot springs.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Meteor Falls]]
| {{jwp|羽門の滝}} or {{jwp|竜門の滝 (大分県)}}
| Udo Falls or Ryumon Falls
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 114|Route 114]]
| {{jwp|別府市}}
| {{wp|Beppu|Beppu City}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
|The rocky area near [[Meteor Falls]] is probably based on {{wp|Mount Yufu}}, while the waterside near [[Fallarbor Town]] is based on {{wp|Beppu Onsen}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| {{jwp|大分市}}
| {{wp|Oita, Oita|Ōita City}}
| {{jwp|大分県}}
| {{wp|Oita Prefecture|Ōita}}
| Capital city of the prefecture of same name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 119|Route 119]]
| {{jwp|高千穂峡}}
| Takachiho Gorge
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fortree City]]
| {{jwp|日向市}}
| {{wp|Hyūga, Miyazaki|Hyūga City}}
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| Hyūga is famous for Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which contains Cape Hyūga and Myokokuji Garden. Could also be based on {{wp|Kobayashi, Miyazaki|Kobayashi City}}, which literally means ''Small forest'', and its appearance can be based on Sukimuland, an area with various bridges that overlook lush green landscapes and waterfalls. Kobayashi is famous for mountains, flower fields and parks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Safari Zone]]
| {{jwp|宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園}}
| Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Scorched Slab]]
| {{jwp|天岩戸神社}}
| {{wp|Amanoiwato Shrine}}
| {{jwp|宮崎県}}
| {{wp|Miyazaki Prefecture|Miyazaki}}
| In {{wp|Japanese mythology}}, Amano-Iwato is where {{wp|Amaterasu}} hid from her brother {{wp|Susanoo}}, who had gone on a rampage.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Tomb]]
| {{jwp|高屋山上陵}}
| Takaya Yamagami Mausoleum
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|The tomb of the mythical Hoori-no-Mikoto, one of the ancestors of the Emperors of Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 120|Route 120]]
| {{jwp|霧島}}
| {{wp|Kirishima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 121|Route 121]]
| {{jwp|霧島市}} - {{jwp|垂水市}}
| {{wp|Kirishima, Kagoshima|Kirishima City}} - {{wp|Tarumizu, Kagoshima|Tarumizu City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 122|Water Route 122]]
| {{jwp|鹿児島湾}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Bay}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Pyre]]
| {{jwp|桜島}}
| {{wp|Sakurajima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lilycove City]]
| {{jwp|鹿屋市}}
| {{wp|Kanoya, Kagoshima|Kanoya City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 118|Route 118]]
| {{jwp|宇土市}} - {{jwp|八代市}}
| {{wp|Uto, Kumamoto|Uto City}} - {{wp|Yatsushiro|Yatsushiro City}}
| {{jwp|熊本県}}
| {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 123|Route 123]]
| {{jwp|出水市}} - {{jwp|南さつま市}}
| {{wp|Izumi, Kagoshima|Izumi City}} - {{wp|Minamisatsuma|Minamisatsuma City}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shoal Cave]]
| {{jwp|馬毛島}}
| {{wp|Mageshima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 124|Water Routes 124]] & [[Hoenn Route 125|125]] + [[Nameless Cavern]]
| {{jwp|吐噶喇列島}} - {{jwp|奄美大島}}
| {{wp|Tokara Islands}} - {{wp|Amami Ōshima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|While geographically don't match, these islands are very similar to the reefs and smaller islands scattered around Mossdeep City. Kikaijima is possibly an inspiration for the villain team's hideout.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| {{jwp|種子島}}
| {{wp|Tanegashima|Tanegashima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|Only covers Nakatane and Minamitane towns, as the Nishinoomote City part is missing in Mossdeep City geography.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mossdeep Space Center]]
| {{jwp|種子島宇宙センター}}
| {{wp|Tanegashima Space Center}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| {{jwp|屋久島}}
| {{wp|Yakushima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
| Its caldera appearance was possibly inspired by Kikai Cladera, a massive yet submerged caldera north of Yakushima, while the architecture of Sootopolis City is based on {{wp|Santorini}}, {{wp|Greece}}. In ORAS, a large tree was added, similar to Jōmon Sugi found on Yakushima.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sky Pillar]]
| {{jwp|口永良部島}}
| {{wp|Kuchinoerabu-jima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 127|Water Routes 127]] & [[Hoenn Route 128|128]] + [[Seafloor Cavern]]
| {{jwp|伊平屋島}}, {{jwp|具志川島}}, {{jwp|伊江島}}, {{jwp|伊是名島}} & {{jwp|慶良間諸島}}
| {{wp|Iheya Island}}, Gushikawa Island, {{wp|Iejima}}, {{wp|Izena Island}} & {{wp|Kerama Islands}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|While geographically don't match, these islands found on these routes are similar in shape to their real world counterparts.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Victory Road (Hoenn)|Victory Road]]
| {{jwp|山原}}
| {{wp|Yambaru}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|The most natural region of Okinawa Island, with lot's of flowering plants growing in its hinterland, such as tiger's claw and red spider lily.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ever Grande City]]
| {{jwp|那覇市}}
| {{wp|Naha|Naha City}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Could possibly be based on Amami Oshima due to being more geographically closer to Kyushu, or Nago City in Okinawa due to the waterfalls.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon League (Hoenn)|Hoenn Pokémon League]]
| {{jwp|首里城}}
| {{wp|Shuri Castle}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| The appearance of the Pokémon League building in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} resembles {{wp|Shuri Castle}}, the former official residence of the kings of the {{wp|Ryukyu Kingdom}}, that was anexed by Japan in 1879. The {{wp|Ryukyuan people}} inhabits the Kagoshima and Okinawa Prefectures.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 129|Water Route 129]] & [[Crescent Isle]]
| {{jwp|渡名喜島}} & {{jwp|粟国島}}
| Tonaki Island & {{wp|Aguni Island}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mirage Island (Generation III)|Mirage Island]]
| {{jwp|八重干瀬}}
| {{wp|Yabiji}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Yabiji appears above the sea on March 3 by the lunisolar calendar.<ref>[http://www.oceansatlas.org/subtopic/en/c/121/ UN Atlas of the Oceans]</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| {{jwp|奄美群島}}
| {{wp|Amami Islands}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|  	It is designed to be located between Amami Ōshima and Kikaijima. Could also be inspired by Ishigaki Island, located in the Yaeyama Islands, which contains rare blue corals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 131|Water Routes 131]] & [[Hoenn Route 132|132]]
| {{jwp|宇治群島}} & {{jwp|草垣群島}}
| Uji Islands & {{wp|Kusagaki islets}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn Route 133|Water Routes 133]] & [[Hoenn Route 134|134]]
| {{jwp|東シナ海}}  ({{jwp|久米島}}, {{jwp|大東諸島}} & {{jwp|先島諸島}})
| {{wp|East China Sea}} ({{wp|Kume Island}}, {{wp|Daitō Islands}} & {{wp|Sakishima Islands}})
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
|The reefs on these routes imitate the real life Okinawan islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pathless Plain]]
| {{jwp|下甑島}}
| {{wp|Shimokoshiki-jima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower]] & [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Frontier]]
| {{jwp|徳之島}}
| {{wp|Tokunoshima}}
| {{jwp|鹿児島県}}
| {{wp|Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sealed Chamber]]
| {{jwp|与那国島}}
| {{wp|Yonaguni}}
| {{jwp|沖縄県}}
| {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}
| Underneath the water's surface, natural rock formations were thought to be artificially created.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Southern Island]]
| {{jwp|男女群島}}, {{jwp|五島市}}
| {{wp|Danjo Islands}}, {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}
| {{jwp|長崎県}}
| {{wp|Nagasaki Prefecture|Nagasaki}}
| Uninhabited islands located 70&nbsp;km south-southwest of the {{wp|Gotō Islands}}. It is administratively part of {{wp|Gotō, Nagasaki|Gotō City}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Faraway Island]]
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Faraway Island may be based on the lush tropical rain forests of {{wp|Guyana}}, which is where {{p|Mew}} was discovered according to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]].
|-
|}

===Sinnoh===
[[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like Hoenn, rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}} (北海道, ''Hokkaidō'', literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), as well as parts of the {{wp|Kuril Islands}} (Japanese: 千島列島 ''Chishima Rettō'', meaning "Archipelago of Thousand Islands"; Russian: Кури́льские острова́, ''Kurilskiye ostrova'', Kuril Islands). {{wp|Kunashir Island}} (Japanese: 国後島 Kunashiri Tō; Russian: Кунаши́р, "Kunashír"), which is in {{wp|Kuril Islands dispute|dispute}} between Russia and Japan, is also included. The [[Battle Zone]] is based on {{wp|Sakhalin}} (Japanese: 樺太 ''Karafuto''; Russian: Сахали́н, "Sakhalín"), a Russian island whose southern part was controlled by Japan between 1905 and 1945.

[[Hisui]] is the historical name of Sinnoh known during its discovery and settlement. The name change could be a reference to the fact that {{wp|Ezo|Ezochi}} (蝦夷地, ''Ezochi'', meaning "Land of the Ezo" or "Ezo-land", Ezo was the historical exonym that the Japanese used to the {{wp|Ainu}} people, the original inhabitants of Hokkaido) was renamed Hokkaido and established as a {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|prefecture}} after the {{wp|Meiji Restoration}}. Therefore, the Hisui region is likely based on Hokkaido in the late {{wp|Edo period|Edo}} and early {{wp|Meiji era|Meiji}} when large-scale development and modernization took place. The design of Hisui is heavily inspired by the physical geography of Hokkaido.

====Sinnoh====
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture / Raion
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Twinleaf Town]]
| From {{jwp|室蘭市}} to / or {{jwp|登別市}} to / or {{jwp|白老町}} 
| {{wp|Muroran|Muroran City}} to / or {{wp|Noboribetsu, Hokkaidō|Noboribetsu City}} to / or {{wp|Shiraoi, Hokkaido|Shiraoi Town}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| The model appears to be based on Muroran City, but based geographically speaking around Noboribetsu City to the western part of Shiraoi Town.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 201|Route 201]]
| {{jwp|室蘭本線}}
| {{wp|Muroran Main Line}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| Around the Shiraoi Town section of the Muroran Main Line to be more specific.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verity Lakefront]]
| {{jwp|壮瞥町}}
| {{wp|Sōbetsu, Hokkaido|Sōbetsu}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| In Pokémon Platinum, snow sometimes falls here, as many trees are partly covered in a thin layer of ice, while the ground can sometimes be seen with patches of snow. Sōbetsu is home of the Showa Shinzan Yukigassen Tournament, a major Japanese snowball fight tournament.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Verity]]
| {{jwp|洞爺湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Toya|Lake Tōya}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| Lake Tōya is a {{wp|volcanic crater lake|caldera lake}} with an {{wp|lake island|island}} located in {{wp|Shikotsu-Tōya National Park}}. [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} also suggest that Lake Verity was formed by volcano eruption.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sandgem Town]]
| {{jwp|苫小牧市}}
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}}
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 219|Route 219]]
| {{jwp|苫小牧西港フェリーターミナル}}
| Tomakomainishiko Ferry Terminal
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 220|Water Route 220]]
| 苫小牧沖
| Off Tomakomai
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 221|Route 221]]
| {{jwp|日高町 (北海道)|日高町}}
| {{wp|Hidaka, Hokkaido|Hidaka Town}}
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pal Park]]
| {{jwp|新ひだか町}}
| {{wp|Shinhidaka, Hokkaido|Shinhidaka Town}}
| {{jwp|日高振興局}}
| {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 202|Route 202]]
| {{jwp|千歳市}}
| {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose City}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jubilife City]]
| {{jwp|札幌市}}
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
| Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido. The [[Jubilife TV]] building is a reference to the headquarters of {{wp|Sapporo Television Broadcasting|Sapporo TV}}, the clock of the Pokétch Company can be partially based in the {{wp|Sapporo Clock Tower}}, the oldest clock tower in Japan and built in American style. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oreburgh City]]
| {{jwp|夕張市}}
| {{wp|Yubari, Hokkaido|Yūbari City}}
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|Used to be famous for coal mines and has a coal mining museum. In recent years, the city suffers from financial problems, due to the closure of the mines in 1980s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oreburgh Mine]]
| {{jwp|夕張炭鉱}}
| Yūbari Coal Mine
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|In real life, the mine is not in working condition due to multiple gas explosion accidents in the past.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oreburgh Mining Museum]]
| {{jwp|夕張市石炭博物館}}
| {{wp|Yūbari Coal Mine Museum}}
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|The museum documents the importance of coal mining to the local economy from the Meiji period to the Shōwa period.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 207|Route 207]]
| {{jwp|夕張岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Yūbari}}
| {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 204|Route 204]]
| {{jwp|札沼線}}
| {{wp|Sasshō Line}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Floaroma Town]]
| {{jwp|富良野市}}, {{jwp|当別町}}, {{jwp|当別町}}
| {{wp|Furano, Hokkaido|Furano City}}, {{wp|Tōbetsu, Hokkaido|Tōbetsu Town}} or {{wp|Hokuryū, Hokkaido|Hokuryū Town}} 
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|石狩振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}} or {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
| All of these towns are famous for flower production. However, Furano City is too close to the in-game's Cycling Road geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Valley Windworks]]
| {{jwp|苫前町}}
| {{wp|Tomamae, Hokkaidō|Tomamae Town}}
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}
| Tomamae is famous for its windmills in the countryside.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 205|Route 205]]
| {{jwp|北海道道4号旭川芦別線}}
| Hokkaido Road No. 4 Asahikawa Ashibetsu Line
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Eterna Forest]]
| {{jwp|神居村}}
| Kamui Village
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|A forested village located west of Asahikawa City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Old Chateau]]
| {{jwp|神居古潭}}
| Kamui Kotan
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|An area in the forest, west of Asahikawa City. There is a folklore that an evil kamui was killed there.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Eterna City]]
| {{jwp|旭川市}}
| {{wp|Asahikawa, Hokkaido|Asahikawa City}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]]
| {{jwp|富良野線}}
| {{wp|Furano Line}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 211|Route 211]]
| {{jwp|石北本線}}
| {{wp|Sekihoku Main Line}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mount Coronet]]
|  蝦夷山系, {{jwp|日高山脈}} or {{jwp|大雪山}}
| Ezo Mountain Chain, {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} or {{wp|Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|日高振興局}}, {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Hidaka Subprefecture|Hidaka}}, {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| The Ezo Mountain Chain consists of the {{wp|Teshio Mountains}} ({{jwp|天塩山地}}), the {{wp|Kitami Mountains}} ({{jwp|北見山地}}), the {{wp|Ishikari Mountains}} ({{jwp|石狩山地}}), the {{wp|Yubari Mountains}} ({{jwp|夕張山地}}), and the {{wp|Hidaka Mountains}} ({{jwp|日高山脈}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Spear Pillar]]
|  {{jwp|旭岳}}
| {{wp|Asahi-dake}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| Asahi-dake is the tallest mountain peak in Hokkaido, the region which Sinnoh is based on. Its native Ainu name is Kamui-mintara, which means "the playground of the gods".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hearthome City]]
| {{jwp|帯広市}}
| {{wp|Obihiro, Hokkaido|Obihiro City}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| Obihiro is considered a pleasant city for the Japanese, known for its festivals, shops, street restaurants and the horse track, from which the cheerful atmosphere of Hearthome and the contest hall take inspiration.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 208|Route 208]]
| {{jwp|清水町}} or {{jwp|新得町}}
| {{wp|Shimizu, Hokkaido|Shizumu Town}} or {{wp|Shintoku, Hokkaido|Shintoku Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|The river on this route is based of Tokachi River.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Mansion (Sinnoh)|Pokémon Mansion]]
| {{jwp|真鍋庭園}}
| Manabe Garden
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|Founded by the Manabe family in 1896, this botanical garden is known for rare conifer species.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 212|Route 212]]
| {{jwp|十勝川}} & {{jwp|六花の森}}
| {{wp|Tokachi River}} & Rokka Forest
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 209|Route 209]]
| {{jwp|幕別町}} & {{jwp|本別町}}
| {{wp|Makubetsu, Hokkaido|Makubetsu Town}} & {{wp|Honbetsu, Hokkaido|Honbetsu Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lost Tower]]
| {{jwp|常紋トンネル|常紋トンネルの近くにある殉職者追悼碑}}
| Line of Duty Death Memorial by Tsunemon Tunnel
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
|The memorial is dedicated toward enslaved workers, who died building the Tsunemon Tunnel. The bodies of the forced labourers were buried inside said tunnel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| {{jwp|足寄町}}
| {{wp|Ashoro, Hokkaido|Ashoro Town}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| One of Ashoro's main industries is farming.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Ruins]] & [[Maniac Tunnel]]
| [[jwp:雄阿寒岳|雄阿寒岳]]
| Mt. Oakan
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| Hikers on Mt. Oakan report several subterranean caves that vent cool air to the outside.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Veilstone City]]
| {{jwp|網走市}}, {{jwp|斜里町}}
| {{wp|Abashiri, Hokkaido|Abashiri City}} & {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| Both are major port and fishing settlements in Eastern Hokkaido (Japanese: {{jwp|道東}}).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 215|Route 215]]
| {{jwp|北海道道334号中藻興部興部線}}
| Hokkaido Road No. 334 Nakamo Kobu Okoppe Line
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 210|Route 210]]
| {{jwp|サロマ湖}}, {{jwp|能取湖}}, {{jwp|網走湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Saroma}}, {{wp|Lake Notoro}}, {{wp|Lake Abashiri}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| Geographically, it should be around Hokkaido Roads No. 239 Kumaushi Otofuke Line & No. 333 Engaru Stop Line
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Celestic Town]]
| {{jwp|遠軽町}} & {{jwp|湧別町}}
| {{wp|Engaru, Hokkaido|Engaru Town}} & {{wp|Yūbetsu, Hokkaido|Yūbetsu Town}} 
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
|Both places are notable for archaeological sites, such as Shirataki Ruins and Shibunotsunai Pit-house Remains. Celestic Ruins could also be based on Tokoro Ruins, one of the important {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} sites, located in Kitami City (former Tokoro Town area). However, it is geographically a bit further away from matching up with Sinnoh map, unlike the former two towns.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 214|Route 214]]
| {{jwp|清里町}}, {{jwp|弟子屈町}}
| {{wp|Kiyosato, Hokkaido|Kiyosato Town}} & {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}
| {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}, {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}, {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sendoff Spring]]
| {{jwp|摩周湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Mashu|Lake Mashū}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Lake Mashu, a crater lake, is known as a mysterious spot for the fog that covers its surface.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Turnback Cave]]
| {{jwp|摩周湖#カムイシュ島（中島）|カムイシュ島}}
| Kamuishu Island
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Valor Lakefront]]
| {{jwp|標茶町}}
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Valor]]
| {{jwp|屈斜路湖}} and/or {{jwp|阿寒湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Kussharo}} and/or {{wp|Lake Akan}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Lake Kussharo is the largest caldera lake with the largest lake island in Japan. [[Volo]]'s alternative theory of lake formation in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} could be inspired by a real-life {{wp|Ainu people|Ainu}} legend that Lake Kussharo is formed by the landslide during the fight between a giant {{wp|Salvelinus leucomaenis|whitespotted char}} and the {{wp|Kamuy|''kamuy''}} and {{wp|culture hero|hero}} {{wp|Ae-oyna-kamuy|Okikurmi}}. Lake Akan's southern shore is home to several hotels.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pastoria City]]
| {{jwp|釧路市}}
| {{wp|Kushiro, Hokkaido|Kushiro City}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Kushiro is the largest city in Eastern Hokkaido.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 213|Route 213]]
| {{jwp|厚岸町}}
| {{wp|Akkeshi, Hokkaido|Akkeshi Town}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Akkeshi Town is a famous tourist attraction.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Great Marsh]]
| {{jwp|釧路湿原}}
| {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|Kushiro Wetland}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| The Kushiro Wetland is the largest marsh in Japan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 218|Route 218]]
| {{jwp|函館本線}}
| {{wp|Hakodate Main Line}}
| {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Canalave City]]
| {{jwp|小樽市}}
| {{wp|Otaru, Hokkaido|Otaru City}}
| {{jwp|後志総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}}
| Otaru is a port city and has a canal
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 216|Route 216]]
| {{jwp|下川町}}, {{jwp|ピヤシリ山}}
| {{wp|Shimokawa, Hokkaido|Shimokawa Town}} & {{wp|Mount Piyashiri}} 
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| There are many ski resorts in these areas.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 217|Route 217]]
| {{jwp|宗谷本線}}
| {{wp|Sōya Main Line}}
| {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}, {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}, {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Somewhere around Toyotomi Town and Nayoro City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Snowpoint City]]
| {{jwp|稚内市}}, {{jwp|浜頓別町}}
| {{wp|Wakkanai, Hokkaido|Wakkanai City}} & {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Two of the northernmost settlements in mainland Japan. Wakkanai is famous for its maritime trade with Russia, and {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}, a possible inspiration for [[Snowpoint Temple]]. Geographically, it is most likely Hamatonbetsu Town as the town is located immediately to the east of Lake Kutcharo (being the model for Lake Acuity) just as Snowpoint City is immediately to the east of Lake Acuity. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Snowpoint Temple]]
| {{jwp|北門神社}}
| {{wp|Hokumon Jinja|Hokumon Jinja}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| A Shinto shrine located in the northern portion of the Wakkanai City.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake Acuity]]
| {{jwp|クッチャロ湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Kutcharo}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Lake Kutcharo is not a caldera lake but a {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lake formed by the {{wp|Sea of Okhotsk}}. This is further hinted by [[Volo]]'s lines in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. The lake shares its etymology with the aforementioned Lake Kussharo, Ainu ''kut-caro'' ("marsh outlet").
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 222|Route 222]]
| {{jwp|浜中町}}
| {{wp|Hamanaka, Hokkaido|Hamanaka Town}}
| {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| Its Ainu name "ota-noske" means "center of the sandy beach".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sunyshore City]]
| {{jwp|根室市}}
| {{wp|Nemuro, Hokkaido|Nemuro City}}
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vista Lighthouse]]
| {{jwp|納沙布岬灯台}}
| {{wp|Nosappumisaki Lighthouse}}
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| Nosappumisaki Lighthouse is located on Cape Nosappu, Japan's easternmost spot open to the public.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Iron Island]]
| {{jwp|焼尻島}}
| {{wp|Yagishiri Island}}
| {{jwp|留萌振興局}}
| {{wp|Rumoi Subprefecture|Rumoi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 223|Water Route 223]]
| {{jwp|歯舞群島}} & {{jwp|色丹}}
| {{wp|Habomai Islands}} & {{wp|Shikotan}}
| {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| The largest reef on this route resembles Shikotan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{si|Victory Road}}
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Головнина|Головнин}}
| {{wp|Golovnin}}
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}
| One of the location on Kunashir Island, which has been disputed between Japan and Russia since the end of WWII due to ambiguities in the Treaty of San Francisco. Though both countries claim it, the island is controlled by Russia.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon League (Sinnoh)|Pokémon League]]
| {{wp|ru:Вулкан Менделеева|Менделеева}}
| {{wp|Mendeleyeva}}
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}
| The waterfall in front of the Pokémon League is probably based on the caldera lake in the central part of Kunashir Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 224|Route 224]]
| {{wp|ru:Тятя|Тятя}} & {{wp|ru:Маяк Ловцова|Маяк Ловцова}}
| {{wp|Tyatya}} & Cape Lovtsova
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}
| The easternmost cape of Kunashir Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seabreak Path]]
| {{wp|ru:Курильские острова|Курильские острова}}
| {{wp|Kuril Islands}}
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Курильский городской округ|Южно-Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Курильский район|Курильский}}, {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Yuzhno-Kurilsky District|Yuzhno-Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Kurilsky District|Kurilsky}}, {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}
| In real life, Kuril Islands are an archipelago, that forms a straight chain made of several smaller islands. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Flower Paradise]]
| {{wp|ru:Остров Атласова|Остров Атласова}}
| {{wp|Atlasov Island}}
| {{wp|ru:Северо-Курильский район|Северо-Курильский}}
| {{wp|Severo-Kurilsky District|Severo-Kurilsky}}
| Both are the northernmost islands of their respective zones: the Flower Paradise is the northernmost zone in Sinnoh, much like Atlasov, the northernmost island of the Kuril Islands. 
|- style="background:#fff"
|  [[Fight Area]]
| {{wp|ru:Невельск|Невельск}}, {{wp|ru:Холмск|Холмск}}
| {{wp|Nevelsk}} or {{wp|Kholmsk}}
| {{wp|ru:Невельский городской округ|Невельский}}
| {{wp|Nevelsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Nevelsky}}
|  Nevelsk town thrived on maritime transportation under Japanese control. It now relies on salmon fishery. Kholmsk used to be a military post and is now one of the largest and important transport center in Sakhalin.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Survival Area]]
| {{wp|ru:Анива (город)|Анива}}
| {{wp|Aniva}}
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}
| The town is located in a relatively warm area with fertile land suitable for agriculture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 230|Water Route 230]]
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Resort Area]]
| {{wp|ru:Новиково (Сахалинская область)|Новиково}}
| Novikovo
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| The village shared its Japanese name and etymology with a scenic {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula|peninsula}} in Hokkaido.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 229|Route 229]]
| Бирюзовые озера и леса возле Новиково
| Turquoise lakes and forests near Novikovo
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| A popular tourist destination, due to unusually blue coloured quarry lakes, a leftover of coal mining.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 228|Route 228]]
| {{wp|ru:Буссе (озеро)|Озеро Буссе}}
| Lake Busse
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 227|Route 227]]
| {{wp|ru:Дачное (Сахалинская область)|Дачное}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск|Южно-Сахалинск}}
| Dachnoe & {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}}
| {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}, {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}
| {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
| The black rocks found Route 227 could be based on red soil near Dachnoe.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Stark Mountain]]
| {{wp|ru:Пик Чехова|Пик Чехова}}
| Pik Chekhova
| {{wp|ru:Южно-Сахалинск (городской округ)|Южно-Сахалинск}}
|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
|  This mountain near the Oblast capital {{wp|Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk}} (formerly {{jwp|豊原市|Toyohara}}) is named after {{wp|Anton Chekhov}}, who visited Sakhalin in 1890, in Russian. Unlike the game location, the real mountain is not a volcano.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh Route 226|Water Route 226]]
| {{wp|ru:Анива (залив)|Залив Анива}}
| {{wp|Aniva Bay}}
| {{wp|ru:Анивский городской округ|Анивский}}, {{wp|ru:Корсаковский городской округ|Корсаковский}}
| {{wp|Anivsky District|Anivsky}}, {{wp|Korsakovsky District, Sakhalin Oblast|Korakovsky}}
| The island in the middle of this route could be based on Moneron Island, but it is located west of Sakhalin, not in Aniva Bay itself.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fullmoon Island]]
| {{jwp|礼文島}}
| {{wp|Rebun Island}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| Rebun Island is famous for its flowers and mountains, reflected in the geography of Fullmoon Island. Rebun Island was a cult site for the god {{wp|Rep-un-kamuy}}, worshiped for offering food and guiding navigators. Rep-un-kamuy is described as being generous, similar to Cresselia's peaceful demeanor, and offering help, much like Cresselia does in the form of the [[Lunar Feather]] to the player.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Newmoon Island]]
| {{jwp|利尻島}}
| {{wp|Rishiri Island}}
| {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

====Hisui====
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" colspan="2" | Subprefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Prelude Beach]]
| {{jwp|石狩湾}}
| {{wp|Ishikari Bay}}
| colspan="2" |
| Both {{wp|Otaru}} and Sapporo developed from Japanese trading posts and early settlements around Ishikari Bay.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jubilife Village]]
| {{jwp|札幌市}}
| {{wp|Sapporo, Hokkaido|Sapporo City}}
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|石狩振興局}}
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Ishikari Subprefecture|Ishikari}}
| Many locations within Jubilife Village appear to be based on historical landmarks of Sapporo. [[Galaxy Hall]] is based on the {{wp|Former Hokkaidō Government Office}}, an example of American {{wp|Baroque Revival architecture}} in Japan. [[Jubilife Village#Floaro Main Street|Floaro Main Street]] is based on the {{wp|Odori Park|Odori}} street (now an urban park). Canala Bridge is based on Sosei Bridge, both featuring {{wp|Giboshi}} on railings. The [[Jubilife Village#Farm|Farm]] and [[Pasture]] could correspond to the merged {{jwp|山鼻村|Yamana Village}} and {{jwp|札幌村|Sapporo Village}} (now {{wp|Higashi-ku, Sapporo|Higashi-ku}} or "east ward").
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aspiration Hill]]
| {{jwp|羊ケ丘}}
| {{wp|Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill|Hitsujigaoka}}
| The bronze statue of Dr. {{wp|William S. Clark}}, co-founder and President of the {{wp|Sapporo Agricultural College}} (later the {{wp|Hokkaido University}}), stands on the hill. The name "Aspiration" could be a reference to Dr. Clark's parting words to his Japanese students, "Boys, be ambitious!"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Horseshoe Plains]]
| {{jwp|道立自然公園野幌森林公園|野幌森林}}
| {{wp|Nopporo Shinrin Kōen Prefectural Natural Park|Nopporo Forest}}
| Now a {{wp|List of national parks of Japan#History|Prefectural Natural Park}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Deertrack Heights]]
| {{jwp|馬追丘陵}}
| Maoi Hills
| {{wp|Eniwa, Hokkaido|Eniwa}} and {{wp|Chitose, Hokkaido|Chitose}}, two satellite cities of Sapporo, are situated on the west slope of the Maoi Hills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sandgem Flats]]
| {{jwp|勇払平野}}
| Yūfutsu Plain
| {{jwp|胆振総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Iburi Subprefecture|Iburi}}
| {{wp|Tomakomai, Hokkaido|Tomakomai City}} is located in the middle of the Yūfutsu Plain.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Obsidian Falls]]
| 千鳥ヶ滝
| Chidori Falls
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|空知総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Sorachi Subprefecture|Sorachi}}
| The {{wp|Yūbari River}} formed various cascades on the west boundary of the Yūbari City, collectively known as "Chidori".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Grueling Grove]]
| {{jwp|栗山町}}
| {{wp|Kuriyama, Hokkaido|Kuriyama Town}}
| The town is named after the dense chestnut forest on the site.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Golden Lowlands]] and [[Gapejaw Bog]]
| {{wp|十勝平野}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Plain}}
| {{jwp|十勝総合振興局}}
| {{wp|Tokachi Subprefecture|Tokachi}}
| Japan's second largest plain and major crop production area is shaped by the {{wp|Tokachi River}}. The region also saw wetland restoration and indigenous cultural revival in recent years.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Scarlet Bog]]
| {{jwp|鶴居村}}
| {{wp|Tsurui|Tsurui Village}}
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| The {{wp|Kushiro-shitsugen National Park|wetland national park}} spans the administrative areas of Kushiro City, Tsurui Village, and Shibecha Town. The location of Scaelet Bog in Crimson Mireland is comparable to that of Tsurui in the Kushiro wetland.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]
| {{jwp|弟子屈町}}
| {{wp|Teshikaga, Hokkaido|Teshikaga Town}}
| The southern half of Teshikaga consists of the lower plains south of Lake Lake Kussharo and Lake Akan.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Droning Meadow]]
| {{jwp|標茶町}}
| {{wp|Shibecha, Hokkaido|Shibecha Town}}
| The pond where wild [[Turtwig (Pokémon)|Turtwig]] is encountered may be based on {{jwp|シラルトロ沼|Lake Shirarutoro}} or {{jwp|塘路湖|Lake Tо̄ro}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sludge Mound]] and [[Ursa's Ring]]
| {{jwp|阿寒町}}
| {{wp|Akan, Hokkaido|Akan Town}}
| The former Yūbestu Coal Mine (雄別炭鉱) and the Kushiro City Zoo are located in Akan Town, now part of Kushiro City. Following the closure of the coal mine in 1970, forests were restored and sightings of {{wp|Ussuri brown bear}} have become common in recent decades.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Solaceon Ruins]], [[Bolderoll Slope]], and [[Diamond Heath]]
| {{wp|阿寒岳}}
| {{wp|Akan Volcanic Complex}}
| colspan="2" |
| The mountain in which the Solaceon Ruins are carved resembles Mount Akan-Fuji, and the ridges on its northwest resemble {{wp|Mount Meakan}}. The peak to the east of the settlement could be based on {{wp|Mount Oakan}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Diamond Settlement]]
| 阿寒湖アイヌコタン
| Lake Akan Ainu Kotan
| rowspan="3" | {{jwp|釧路総合振興局}}
| rowspan="3" | {{wp|Kushiro Subprefecture|Kushiro}}
| It is the largest Ainu settlement in Hokkaido with 120 inhabitants. Most of the ''Kotan'' have been converted into tourist attractions and cultural facilities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cloudpool Ridge]]
| {{jwp|釧北峠}}
| Senpoku Pass
| This mountain pass through the watershed of the Kushiro River, the Tokachi River, and the {{wp|Abashiri River}} is part of an Ainu road leading to seaside.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shrouded Ruins]]
| {{jwp|津別峠}}
| Tsubetsu Pass
| Known for cloud view and dense mountain fog, this mountain pass is the site of an observation deck in a European-style castle that oversees Lake Kussharo.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crossing Slope]]
| {{jwp|中標津町}}
| {{wp|Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido|Nakashibetsu Town}}
| rowspan="8" | {{jwp|根室振興局}}
| rowspan="8" | {{wp|Nemuro Subprefecture|Nemuro}}
| rowspan="2" | The player's encounter with the [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|special]] [[Basculegion]] could be a reference to the predominant role of Shibetsu, Nemuro in salmon fishery.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ginkgo Landing]]
| {{jwp|標津町}}
| {{wp|Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)|Shibetsu Town}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Bathers' Lagoon]]
| {{jwp|風蓮湖}} and {{jwp|温根沼}}
| {{wp|Lake Furen|Lake Fūren}} and Lake Onneto
| These two adjacent {{wp|brackish water|brackish}} lakes form a large lagoon in the Nemuro Bay. Lake Fūren is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Deadwood Haunt]]
| {{jwp|根室半島}}
| {{wp|Nemuro Peninsula}}
| The wrecked ships in this area could be a reference to the maritime archeological sites of the {{wp|Okhotsk culture}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sand's Reach]]
| {{jwp|納沙布岬}}
| {{wp|Cape Nosappu}}
| Cape Nosappu is more similar to a palm facing upwards than one spreading its five fingers.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hideaway Bay]]
| {{jwp|落石岬|落石湾}}
| Rakuseki Bay
| Rakuseki Bay refers to the water body between Cape Ochiishi and Hanamatsu, Nemuro.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tombolo Walk]]
| {{jwp|ユルリ島}} and {{jwp|モユルリ島}}
| Yururi Island and Moyururi Island
| These two uninhabited islands off the coast of Nemuro Peninsula have been designated as nature reserve since the late 1970s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Castaway Shore]]
| {{jwp|羅臼町}}
| {{wp|Rausu, Hokkaido|Rausu Town}}
| Named after the {{wp|Mount Rausu|main peak}} of the Shiretoko volcanoes, the town occupies the southeastern half of the peninsula.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aipom Hill]]
| {{jwp|根釧台地}}
| Konsen Plateau
| colspan="2" |
| The lattice windbreak on its windward side is a {{wp|Hokkaidō Heritage}} site.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tranquility Cove]]
| {{jwp|野付湾}} and {{jwp|根室湾}}
| {{wp|Notsuke Bay}} and {{wp|Nemuro Bay}}
| colspan="2" |
| The dry forest along the [[Cobalt Coastlands]] could be inspired by {{jwp|トドワラ|Todowara}}, forests of withered {{wp|Abies sachalinensis|Sakhalin fir}}s on the {{wp|Notsuke Peninsula}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Windbreak Stand]]
| {{jwp|斜里岳道立自然公園}}
| {{wp|Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park}}
| colspan="2" |
| This natural park is named after {{wp|Mount Shari}}, whose montane forests form natural windbreaks.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Veilstone Cape]]
| {{jwp|知床半島}}
| {{wp|Shiretoko Peninsula}}
| colspan="2" |
| Shiretoko derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''sir-etok'' (land's end). The peninsula was registered as a UNESCO {{wp|World Heritage Site}} under the natural category in 2005.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lunker's Lair]]
| {{jwp|知床岬}}
| Cape Shiretoko
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|オホーツク総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Okhotsk Subprefecture|Okhotsk}}
| The northeastern-most portion of the Shiretoko Peninsula is under the administration of Shari.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Islespy Shore]]
| {{jwp|斜里町}}
| {{wp|Shari, Hokkaido|Shari Town}}
| The visitor center of the {{wp|Shiretoko National Park}} belongs to Shari.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wayward Wood]]
| {{jwp|富良野岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Furano}}
| rowspan="4" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| rowspan="4" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| Mt. Furano is a stratovolcano in the {{wp|Tokachi Volcanic Group}} with rich floral diversity.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Quarry]]
| {{jwp|十勝岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Tokachi (Daisetsuzan)|Mount Tokachi}}
| Mt. Tokachi is known for its sulfur deposit and bogs, along with natural hot springs. Most sulfur quarries were destroyed by the 1962 eruption.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Temple of Sinnoh]]
| 旭岳
| Mount Asahi
| The Greek architecture of the Temple of Sinnoh may be inspired by the {{wp|Parthenon}}, which was critically damaged by an {{wp|Siege of the Acropolis (1687)|explosion}} in 1687.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cloudcap Pass]]
| {{jwp|層雲峡}}
| {{wp|Sōunkyō}}
| The ridges and valleys to the east and south of Mt. Asahi was named Sōunkyō (lit. "cloudcap gorges") in 1921.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]
| {{jwp|石狩岳}}
| {{wp|Mount Ishikari}}
| colspan="2" |
| Mount Ishikari is the watershed of the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and the {{wp|Sea of Japan}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Whiteout Valley]]
| {{jwp|音威子府村}}
| {{wp|Otoineppu, Hokkaido|Otoineppu}}
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|上川総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Kamikawa Subprefecture|Kamikawa}}
| The village is a tourist attraction known for Mt. Otoi-Fuji (音威富士) and ski resorts.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Avalanche Slopes]]
| {{jwp|中川町}}
| {{wp|Nakagawa, Hokkaido|Nakagawa Town}}
| The large amount of {{wp|Ammonoidea|ammonites}} excavated in this village in the Meiji era earned it the nickname "Fossile Village".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Avalugg's Legacy]]
| {{jwp|中頓別町}}
| {{wp|Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Nakatonbetsu Town}}
| rowspan="2" | {{jwp|宗谷総合振興局}}
| rowspan="2" | {{wp|Soya Subprefecture|Sōya}}
| The large ice formation may be inspired by Mount Pinneshiri (ピンネシリ岳), whose contour line resembles a tortoise shell on maps. The underground caves in this area could be based on the Nakatonbetsu Limestone Cave (中頓別鍾乳洞), which is the northernmost {{wp|Karst}} system of Japan and a nature park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pearl Settlement]]
| {{jwp|浜頓別町}}
| {{wp|Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido|Hamatonbetsu Town}}
| The land was inhabited by an Ainu tribe named Nitat-nay (仁達内 ''Nitachinai''), whose name means "wetland river". First seen in 1670, the name "Tonbetsu" derives from {{wp|Ainu language|Ainu}} ''to-un-pet'' (river running out of a lake), referring to its location at the confluence of the Tonbetsu River and Lake Kutcharo.
|}

===Unova===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Unova New York.png|thumb|A comparison of Unova to New York City and parts of eastern New Jersey]]
[[Unova]] has been said to be significantly distant from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Instead of being based on an area of Japan, Unova is based on {{wp|New York City}} as well as parts of northeastern {{wp|New Jersey}} and western {{wp|Long Island}}. Both New York and New Jersey are part of the {{wp|United States}}.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | State (New York City borough/county)
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| {{wp|Coney Island}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[P2 Laboratory]]
| {{wp|Governors Island}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| While there were no laboratories when the games were created, in 2019 city officials proposed to build a climate change research facility here.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Accumula Town]]
| {{wp|Marine Park (Brooklyn park)|Marine Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Striaton City]]
| {{wp|Canarsie, Brooklyn|Canarsie}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| Striaton makes a multitude of references to the glaciers that formed Long Island, including its location compared to the central land. <!--Should be in a straight line with DUMBO and Manhattan Bridge-->
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dreamyard]]
| {{wp|Floyd Bennett Field}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| A historic place near Marine Park and part of Naval Air Station New York. Latios and Latias, who are available for capture in B2W2, could be a reference to airplanes.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wellspring Cave]]
| {{wp|McCarren Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| Known for McCarren Play Centre, which contains bathhouse and a pool.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nacrene City]]
| {{wp|Boerum Hill}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| Used to be mostly populated by working class ironworker families, until the late 1990s gentrification, which made it popular among upper-class individiuals. The decommissioned railway and a museum in Nacrene City could be a reference to New York Transit Museum found near Boerum Hill. Also, in [[Pokémon Adventures]], the city is called "city of art" due to its avant-garde artists, a possible reference to Boerum Hill's own artists and their art galleries.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pinwheel Forest]]
| {{wp|Cadman Plaza|Cadman Plaza park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| A park near the Brooklyn Bridge.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Castelia City]]
| {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Lower Manhattan is the business center of New York City, as well as the United States. The New York City Hall is located here. This building contains the Office of the Mayor of New York City (executive branch) and the chambers of the New York City Council (legislative branch). The New York County Courthouse (judicial branch) is also located here. The central park of Castelia are partially based in {{wp|The Battery (Manhattan)|Battery Park}}. According to [[Satoshi Yamamoto]], the Café Sonata was based in the {{wp|CBGB}} music club.<ref>[https://x.com/satoshi_swalot/status/1253832721685557248 Satoshi Yamamoto's post on the origin of the Café Sonata]</ref>
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Join Avenue]]
| {{wp|Empire State Building}} or {{wp|Times Square}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
| {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}} and {{wp|Manhattan}})
| Also based on {{wp|Rainbow Bridge (Tokyo)|Rainbow Bridge}} in Tokyo, Japan
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova Route 4]]
| {{wp|World Trade Center site}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| In all versions of the route, it is shown that the road is being built; in some versions, the route is shown in a desolate and reconstructed form.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Desert Resort]]
| {{wp|Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Relic Passage]]
| {{wp|Holland Tunnel}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{wp|Midtown Manhattan}} 
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Midtown Manhattan is the zone where the headquarters of the New York subway, the main skyscrapers of the city and several embassies. Nimbasa's entertainment atmosphere is based on {{wp|Times Square}}, the main center of entertainment, food, sports, products etc, of New York. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]]
|  {{wp|59th Street–Columbus Circle station}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| While {{wp|Pennsylvania Station (New York City)|Penn Station}} and {{wp|Grand Central Terminal}} may have inspired Gear Station architecturally and serve as the primary hubs for train lines in the New York City area, they are not subways. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]
| {{wp|West Side Stadium}} and {{wp|Madison Square Garden}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| West Side Stadium was a proposed Olympic stadium that was cancelled in 2005. Considering American football, soccer, and baseball games are held at Big Stadium, it may also draw inspiration from {{wp|Polo Grounds}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]]
| {{wp|Broadway theatre|Broadway}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Like Broadway, Pokémon Musical is often visited in the city where dances and choreography are done with their own stories just like a real musical.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lostlorn Forest]]
| {{wp|The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary|Hallett Nature Sanctuary}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Driftveil City]]
| {{wp|Union City, New Jersey|Union City}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
| Union City is known for its many mining companies. The Pokémon World Tournament stadium may reference the {{wp|MetLife Stadium}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
| {{wp|George Washington Bridge}} 
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})
| Aesthetically, it was based on George Washington Bridge. However, geographically it is placed where the {{wp|Lincoln Tunnel}} should be, which is not a bridge.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Clay Tunnel]]
| {{wp|Interstate 95}} 
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}) and {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fort Lee, New Jersey|Fort Lee}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Chargestone Cave]]
| {{wp|Edgewater Branch}} 
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Fairview, New Jersey}})
| Directly southeast of Teterboro, much like Chargestone Cave is southeast of Mistralton. Has tourmaline deposits (the name 'Chargestone' derives from the alternate reading of tourmaline in Japanese). Opened in 1894 (116 years before the release of Black and White) and closed in 1992 to railway traffic, but is still accessible on foot. The Hudson Project, an electrical cable connecting the Bergen Power Generating Station in Ridgefield, NJ to New York City's electrical grid through the Edgewater Tunnel was submitted in February 2009, started in May 2011 and completed by 2013.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mistralton City]]
| {{wp|Teterboro, New Jersey|Teterboro}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| The Mistralton City Airport's real-life counterpart is the {{wp|Teterboro Airport}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mistralton Cave]]
| {{wp|Snake Hill|Laurel Hill Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Celestial Tower]]
| {{wp|Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Hackensack, New Jersey)|Maple Grove Park Cemetery}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Twist Mountain]]
| {{wp|New Jersey Meadowlands|Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| For a long time, these wetlands where urbanized and environmentally abused, being a site of large landfills. Currently undergoing the restoration and conversation program.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Icirrus City]]
| {{wp|Ridgefield, New Jersey|Ridgefield}} or {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| A town founded by Dutch settlers, recognizable by its small classical European style buildings (similar to the rural atmosphere of Icirrus).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Moor of Icirrus]]
| {{wp|Overpeck County Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| Known for Overpeck Creek. Could also possibly be based on Teaneck Creek, which is located a bit further north.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dragonspiral Tower]]
| {{wp|Ridgefield Park, New Jersey|Ridgefield Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County}})
| Despite being nowhere close to New Jersey, it is possible it took inspirations from {{wp|Washington Monument}}, as both locations are related to the founding history and war. There is a theory it is connected to {{wp|Field Station: Dinosaurs}}, as both locations have a reptilian theme (dragons and dinosaurs). However, the New Jersey's theme park was opened in 2012, two years after the release of the original BW.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tubeline Bridge]]
| {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (2017–present)|Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge}}
| {{wp|Nyack, New York|Nyack}} ({{wp|New York}}) and {{wp|Tarrytown, New York|Tarrytown}} ({{wp|New York}})
|  Based on the original incarnation of said bridge - {{wp|Tappan Zee Bridge (1955–2017)|Tappan Zee Bridge}} - before it got replaced with the current one in 2017. Also resembles the {{wp|Forth Bridge}}, which is found in Scotland.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
| {{wp|Palisades Center|Palisades Center Mall}}
| {{wp|West Nyack, New York}} ({{wp|New York}})
|Located on the opposite side of the bridge in real life. Could possibly be based on Bridge Plaza in Tarrytown, which matches up with the position.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Challenger's Cave]]
| {{wp|Blockhouse No. 1|The Blockhouse}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|A small fort built in the northern part of Central Park in 1814.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Opelucid City]]
| {{wp|Harlem}} & {{wp|Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Pokémon League]]
| {{wp|Hempstead House}} or {{wp|New York Botanical Garden}}
| {{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} ({{wp|Long Island}}) or {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|The Bronx}})
|The cupolas of the Pokémon League are reminiscent of the domes of New York Botanical Garden's three main greenhouses. Its castle aesthetic is based of Hempstead House, while the desert environment is possibly a play on words of the real estate being located in Sands Point. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Village Bridge]]
| {{wp|Robert F. Kennedy Bridge}} & {{wp|Randalls and Wards Islands|Wards Island bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}}, {{wp|Queens}} and {{wp|The Bronx}})
|It also resembles {{wp|Ponte Vecchio}} bridge in Italy. The 200-year-old bridge referenced was constructed on Wards Island in 1807 to encourage settlement as well as transport goods from their new cotton mill to Manhattan, following a hurricane in 1788 that was strong enough to destroy the western parts of the Battery (the park at the southern tip of Manhattan). This wooden bridge was destroyed by the Hurricane of 1821, and the island was abandoned for several decades thereafter. The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge was constructed beginning in 1929, and was completed in 1936 - geographically, it connects to Randalls and Wards Islands less than 1 km north of where the Wards Island bridge would have been located.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| {{wp|Flushing, Queens|Flushing}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Flushing is the fourth largest central business district in New York City, and has one of the most diverse range in demographics, which is reflected in its architecture. Could also be based on Astoria, a neighborhood that has been home to the largest Greek-American community in the United States since 1960, due to Lacunosa's towering blue and white houses resembling Santorini in Greece.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Giant Chasm]]
| {{wp|Kissena Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Located in Flushing. In Chippewa language, Kissena means "cold place", a possible inspiration for Kyurem being placed here.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova Route 14|Route 14]]
| {{wp|Broad Channel, Queens|Broad Channel}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Undella Town]]
| {{wp|Howard Beach, Queens|Howard Beach}} & {{wp|The Hamptons}}
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Geographically it fits in as Jamaica, Queens, however thematically it takes heavy inspiration from The Hamptons of Long Island, in that it is largely vacant for most of the year but fills up with vacationers and celebrities during the Summertime.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Undella Bay]]
| {{wp|Jamaica Bay}} & {{wp|Great South Bay}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})
|[[Abyssal Ruins]] found here is based of Ancient Greek {{wp|Pavlopetri|Pavlopetri Ruins}}, which sank into Mediterranean Sea due to the earthquake and tsunami 3000 years ago.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Abundant Shrine]]
| {{wp|Highland Park (Brooklyn)|Highland Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Brooklyn}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Marvelous Bridge]]
| {{wp|Queensboro Bridge}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} and {{wp|Queens}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Black City]]
| {{wp|Long Island City}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Long Island City, it houses multiple main headquarters of companies such as Eagle Electric, Wonton Foods, Amazon etc, in addition to having luxurious lofts, all this is reflected in the corporate and commercial atmosphere of Black City. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Black Tower]]
| {{wp|Skyline Tower (Queens)|Skyline Tower}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| The tallest building in Queens and made entirely of blue glass. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[White Forest]]
| {{wp|Queensbridge Houses}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
|Geographically, it fits Queensbridge, a uniquely build public housing, that manages to harmonize urban buildings and natural trees together. However, it is possible that it takes elements from two of the largest parks in Queens: Alley Pond Park ([[White Treehollow]] resembles Queens Giant, the tallest and possibly oldest tulip poplar tree in New York and it has a hollow entrance) and Forest Park (a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl).
|- style="background:#fff" |
| [[Poké Transfer Lab]]
| {{wp|Cornell Tech}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
|
|- style="background:#fff" |
| [[Entralink]]
| {{wp|Central Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| The Entralink also draws inspiration from the {{wp|Tokyo Imperial Palace}}.

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Liberty Garden]]
| {{wp|Liberty Island}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Manhattan}} exclave)
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unity Tower]]
| {{wp|Headquarters of the United Nations}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Extraterritoriality|international territory}})
|Geographically placed somewhere, where {{wp|Ellis Island}} should be.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokéstar Studios]]
| {{wp|Lincoln Park (Jersey City)|Lincoln Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
|Thematically, it is based of Hollywood in Los Angeles.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[Anville Town]]
| {{wp|Morristown, New Jersey|Morristown}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County}})
| Morristown was designated in 1999 as of one of New Jersey's first five "transit villages". In 1999, Morristown changed its zoning code to designate the area around the train station as a "Transit Village Core" for mixed-use. Could be based on {{wp|Binghamton, New York|Binghamton}}, its roundhouse and turntable and is at the end of its rail line, but it's too far away.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aspertia City]]
| {{wp|Elizabeth, New Jersey|Elizabeth}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Union County, New Jersey|Union County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Floccesy Town]]
| {{wp|Newark, New Jersey|Newark}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Floccesy Ranch]]
| {{wp|Branch Brook Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cave of Being]]
| {{wp|Weequahic Park}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County}})
|Known for its Weequahic Lake Trail.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Virbank City]]
| {{wp|Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City}}
| {{wp|New Jersey}} ({{wp|Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County}})
| [[Virbank Complex]] bears some resemblance to the oil refineries and tanker area located<!--between Exit 10 and Exit 13--> along the {{wp|New Jersey Turnpike}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lentimas Town]]
| {{wp|Forest Hills, Queens|Forest Hills}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Forest Hills is densely populated with red-brick buildings, similar to [[Lentimas Town]]'s buildings. They also closely resemble those of {{wp|Santa Fe, New Mexico}}'s {{wp|Pueblo Revival architecture|Pueblo Revival}} style buildings. There is a theory that it is based on three neighborhoods with the largest communities of Mexicans in Brooklyn, but none of them match geographically. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Reversal Mountain]]
| {{wp|Forest Park (Queens)|Forest Park}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}})
| Besides its status as a haven for wild life, Forest Park is also known for its Hiking Trails.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Strange House]]
| {{wp|Maple Grove Cemetery (Queens)|Maple Grove Cemetry}}
| {{wp|New York City}} ({{wp|Queens}}) ({{wp|Queens|Queens County}})
| Maybe a reference to the {{wp|The Amityville Horror|The Amityville Horror House}}, a famous home said to be haunted, which inspired numerous horror books and movies, but it's too far away.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Humilau City]]
| {{wp|Harbor Isle, New York|Harbor Isle}} - {{wp|Island Park, New York|Island Park}}
| {{wp|New York (state)|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}}
| While visually it resembles the nautical backdrop of many Long Island villages, such as many beach communities on Fire Island, which consist almost entirely of boardwalks and stilted houses, geographically it doesn't fit.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seaside Cave]]
| {{wp|Lawrence, Nassau County, New York|Lawrence}}
| {{wp|New York}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}})
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Marine Tube]]
| {{wp|Ocean Parkway (Long Island)|Ocean Parkway}}
| {{wp|Long Island}} ({{wp|Nassau County, New York|Nassau County}} and {{wp|Suffolk County, New York|Suffolk County}})
| While the New York City area has no underwater tunnels akin to Marine Tube, the closest comparison both geographically and thematically is Ocean Parkway, a beachside highway which is known by locals for its beautiful views of wildlife and the ocean.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[N's Castle]]
| {{wp|Metropolitan Museum of Art}} & {{wp|The Cloisters}}
| {{wp|New York (state)|New York}} ({{wp|Manhattan}})
| Both buildings have a European medieval look to them and specializes in medieval European art and artifacts. It also possible that Unova's Pokémon League took some inspiration from the Met, while N's Castle from The Cloisters, thus symbolizing the connection to each other.
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Kalos===
[[File:FranceKalosComparison.png|thumb|A comparison of Kalos to France]]
[[Kalos]] is based on the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}} and {{wp|Alderney}}, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Administrative region
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vaniville Town]]
| {{wp|Moulins, Allier|Moulins}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}
| Moulins had various old terraced houses; in Vaniville, the houses of the town are all terraced. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aquacorde Town]]
| {{wp|Nevers}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
| The great bridge is probably based on a bridge on the river {{wp|Loire}} in Nevers. The central square of Aquacorde is based in the ''Place de la République'' (Republic square), a square surrounded by various french-style row houses and with two separated gardens, like the square of Aquacorde. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Santalune City]]
| {{wp|Fontainebleau}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The fountain on the central plaza might be based on the ''fontaine de Diane''.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Santalune Forest]]
| {{wp|Forest of Fontainebleau}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| It is the most touristic forest in France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 22|Détourner Way]] 
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The Rhyhorn race track is based in this circuit, shared for the cities of Nevers and Magny Cours. The route itself is based in the observation zones of the circuit. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 4|Parterre Way]] 
| {{wp|Seine-et-Marne}} and the gardens of the region
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The aspect of the route is modeled after the impressive Parterre gardens of the {{wp|Palace of Fontainebleau}}, located in Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne. The region of Marne is famous for its palaces with parterres. The route can be based in the gardens of the palace of {{wp|Vaux-le-Vicomte}}, where the parterre are similarly in the sides of the garden.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lumiose City]]
| {{wp|Paris}}<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref>
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The largest city in Kalos. The streets of Lumiose are based on the ''Place de l'Étoile'' (square of the star and current {{wp|Place Charles de Gaulle}}), in which there is the Arc de Triomphe. The modern buildings that surround the city may be a reference to the buildings of {{wp|La Défense}}, the most important business district in France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]
| {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}
| {{wp|Paris}}
| Both are lattice towers. The Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in all of France and a symbol of modernity in Paris. The prism tower reflects this by being a modern building made of glass.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lumiose Museum]]
| {{wp|UNESCO Headquarters}}
| {{wp|Paris}}
| Building shape roughly matches for the conference room, and the campus contains more than 500 works from various famous artists (including Picasso) that have been added over the years. The inside may also be based on {{wp|The Louvre}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 5|Versant Road]] 
| {{wp|Sèvres}} 
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| A commune on the outskirts of Paris that houses a Skate Park, in addition, the commune is in an elevated area of the Seine, similar to the mountainous aspect of the route. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Camphrier Town]]
| {{wp|Blois}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| During the Renaissance, Blois was the official residence of the King of France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shabboneau Castle]]
| {{wp|Château of Blois}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Used to be the residence for the Counts of Blois and some French Kings.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 7|Rivière Walk]]
| {{wp|Loire Valley}} and its surroundings
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}} and {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}
| Nicknamed the ''Garden of France'', it is a region known for its vineyards and vegetable crops, as well as its châteaus and castles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 6|Palais Lane]]
| {{wp|fr:Avenue de Paris (Versailles)|Avenue de Paris}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| A route located in the city of Versailles, decorated with trees and parterres that are the main road to the Palace of Versailles. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Parfum Palace]]
| {{wp|Palace of Versailles}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France}}
| The king who ordered the construction of the palace and who is mentioned several times, is a reference to {{wp|Louis XIV of France}}. The second floor and hallway of the Parfum Palace is based in the {{wp|Hall of Mirrors|Galerie des Glaces}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Chateau]]
| {{wp|Château de Chenonceau}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Nicknamed the ''castle of the ladies'', in reference to the noble women who financed its reconstruction and for the parties they held. This is referenced in the fact that [[Diantha]] is the top trainer in the chateau. The façade of the Battle Chateau reminiscent of the high-ceilinged, round towers of Chambord. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Connecting Cave]]
| {{wp|Lac de Grand-Lieu}}
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 8|Muraille Coast]]
| {{wp|La Pointe du Chay}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| An elevated maritime and rocky areaa, cloistered in the mountains and composed of prehistoric deposits and rocks. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 9|Spikes Passage]]
| {{wp|Périgord}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| A mountainous and elevated area in south-central France. In real life, it is a fertile area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| {{wp|La Rochelle}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| An aquarium lies in La Rochelle. The city is famous in France for the geologic deposits from the Jurassic, that constitute great part of the coast of the city. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glittering Cave]]
| {{wp|Lascaux|Lascaux Cave}}
| {{wp|Nouvelle-Aquitaine}}
| Lascaux is a network of caves famous for prehistoric parietal wall paintings. [[Junichi Masuda]] said in an interview that they relied on the {{wp|Catacombs of Paris}}.{{fact}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cyllage City]]
| {{wp|Saint-Nazaire}}
| {{wp|Pays de la Loire}}
| Saint-Nazaire has a major harbour and a long tradition of fishing and shipbuilding. Could possibly be also based on {{wp|Saint-Brevin-les-Pins}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 10|Menhir Trail]] and [[Geosenge Town]]
| {{wp|Carnac}} and the {{wp|Carnac stones}}<ref name=Honedge/>
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}
| Notable for its standing stones. In the games, the [[ultimate weapon]] turned various Pokémon into stones, possibly referencing a legend which stated that the Carnac stones were pagan soldiers who were turned into stone by Pope Cornelius, or Roman soldiers turned into stone by the magician Merlin.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Reflection Cave]]
| {{wp|Armorican Massif}}
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}
| The massif is composed of metamorphic and magmatic rocks that were metamorphosed and/or deformed during the Hercynian or Variscan orogeny and the earlier Cadomian orogeny. The competent old rocks of the Armorican Massif have been eroded to a plateau-like peneplain. The concept could also be based on the legends of the Britons called ''Miroirs aux fées'' (fairies mirrors). Fairy mirrors are usually caves with bright quartz veins or lakes where they are said to live fairies and like to see themselves in them like a mirror.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shalour City]]
| {{wp|Saint-Malo}}
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}
| In the anime, the city has a walled aspect; Saint-Malo is known for its fortresses and for being walled.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tower of Mastery]]
| {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}
| {{wp|Normandy}}
| A island-city in the coast, the summit of the island is crowned with a gothic abbey since the early Middle Ages. This matches with the Tower of Mastery being a solemn site related with Mega Evolution and the statue of Lucario, in reference to the statue of the angel Gabriel in the summit.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Azure Bay]]
| The {{wp|English Channel}}
| &mdash;
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]
| {{wp|Channel Islands}}
| {{wp|Bailiwick of Guernsey}}
| Specifically based on Alderney, one of the {{wp|Channel Islands}} which are self-governing {{wp|crown dependencies}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 12|Fourrage Road]]
| Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin and the {{wp|Pays d'Auge}} region
| {{wp|Normandy}}
| A natural reserve in the Cotentin peninsula in the north of France. The Pays d'Auge is a farmer region in Normandy, famous for its cheese, dairy, apples and cider production in France, this is reflected in the Baa de Mer ranch of Kalos and the tall grass of the route. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Coumarine City]]
| {{wp|Le Havre}}
| {{wp|Normandy}}
| The city has a monorail and several trams, in addition, like the game, the coastal part is a large tourist area and the north is residential.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 13|Lumiose Badlands]]
| {{wp|Pays de Bray}}
| {{wp|Normandy (administrative region)|Normandy}}
| A fertile area near Paris, thanks to the clay soil.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]
| {{wp|Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Saint-Laurent is located close to Paris and is surrounded by sunflowers (in reference to Kalos Power Plant's solar power). Could also be based on Crucey Solar Park, an actual Solar Power Plant, which is also close to Paris, although it lacks any buildings that the former has.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 14|Laverre Nature Trail]]
| {{wp|fr:Hortillonnages d'Amiens|Hortillonnages d'Amiens}}
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| From vulgar Latin ''Hortellus'' that means little garden, are a series of swamps in the east of Amiens, built in the Gallo-Roman era of France and used as agricultural fields and are now an ecological and landscape park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Laverre City]]
| {{wp|Calais}} and {{wp|Amiens}}
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| Geographically, it is closer to be based on Calais - a major port city with old part of town being surrounded by canals. Thematically, it is most likely based of Amiens, as it won awards for rich wooded heritage and being one of the greenest French cities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| {{wp|Calais City Hall|Hôtel de ville de Calais}} or Belfry of Amiens 
| {{wp|Calais}}, {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| Both belfries are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as part of a set of Belfries of Belgium and France. The Gym's clock is based on the imposing bell towers in their respective cities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 16|Mélancolie Path]]
| {{wp|Canal de l'Ourcq}}
| {{wp|Île-de-France|Île-de-France}}
| The Canal de l'Ourcq was built to provide drinking water to Paris and is currently used as a recreational area for fishing and boating. This is reflected in the fishing club on the route and the fact that the river ends artificially.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lost Hotel]]
| {{wp|Abbey of St. Jean des Vignes}}
| {{wp|Hauts-de-France}}
| An old abbey in {{wp|Soissons}} near Paris, which was destroyed during the French revolution and only the facade is left standing.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Frost Cavern]]
| {{wp|Ardennes}} 
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| Ardennes is a zone that had a rocky landscape and various hills with forests and rough terrain, is located in the frontier with Belgium and Luxembourg, this match with the Frost Cavern located in the north of Kalos, like the Ardennes are near Belgium in the north. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| {{wp|Charleville-Mézières}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| Charleville's region is known for its windmills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Terminus Cave]]
| {{wp|Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Anistar City]]
| {{wp|Strasbourg}} or {{wp|Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| The sundial may be a reference to {{wp|Strasbourg astronomical clock}}. It may also reference the nearby Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, a small mining town which has a famous yearly gem and mineral show. The mines near the town were speculated to date to the Gallo-Roman era, around 2,000 or more years ago.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Couriway Town]]
| {{wp|Molsheim}}
| {{wp|Grand Est}}
| Molsheim is located close to several waterfalls, such as Nideck Waterfall, Casscade de la Serva and Cascade de l'Andlau. Couriway train station also somewhat resembles Molsheim station.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 19|Grande Vallée Way]]
| {{wp|Lac de Lispach}}
| The {{wp|Vosges (department)|Vosgues}} in {{wp|Grand Est}}
| A boggy lake and forestal region in the mountains near the Alps. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| {{wp|Besançon}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
| The nearby {{wp|Jura Mountains}} are known for cold temperatures and sometimes nicknamed "Little Siberia".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon Village]]
| {{wp|Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] and [[Kalos Route 21|Dernière Way]]
| {{wp|Plateau des Mille Étangs}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}
| A extensiveforest and mountainous landscape in the west of France.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{kal|Victory Road|Victory Road}} 
| {{wp|Bibracte|Mont Beuvray}}
| {{wp|Burgundy}}
| Mont Beuvray is generally identified as ancient Bibracte, a fortified settlement. Used to be capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. Nowadays, it is an archaeological park at the center of a protected forest.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{kal|Pokémon League}} building
| {{wp|Château de Chambord}}
| {{wp|Centre-Val de Loire}}
| Should be located somewhere in Burgundy, but the place itself resembles Château de Chambord more, the largest château in the Loire Valley. It was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I and ended up being one the most influential architectures, inspiring the design of several European castles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kiloude City]]
| {{wp|Lyon}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}
| Lyon is located in the south, connected via train to Paris like Lumiose and has an open air zoo and a plateau.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Maison]]
| {{wp|Hôtel de Ville, Lyon|Hôtel de Ville de Lyon}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}
| The place is located south of the aforementioned plateau.
|}
{{clear}}

===Alola===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Alola Hawaii.png|thumb|A comparison of Alola to Hawaii]]
[[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}},<ref name=alola>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref> one of the states that is a part of the {{wp|United States}}.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:20%" | Island
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Houses the state capital and the former monarchy of Hawaii. Its designated island color is yellow (''melemele'' in Hawaiian) and its designated island flower is the {{wp|Sida fallax|ʻilima}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau'oli City]]
| {{wp|Honolulu|Honolulu}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| The state capital of Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Beachfront
| {{wp|Waikiki|Waikīkī}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Waikiki and its beaches are a notable tourist destination in Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Shopping District
| {{wp|Ala Moana Center|Ala Moana Center}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaiʻi.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Hau'oli City Marina
| {{wp|Ala Wai Harbor}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|The largest small boat and yacht harbor in Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alola Route 1#Hau'oli Outskirts|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
| {{wp|Hawaii Kai, Hawaii|Hawaiʻi Kai}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| One of the largest residential areas in O'ahu.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Trainer's School]]
| {{wp|University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Largest college in Hawaiʻi.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Iki Town]]
| {{wp|Wahiawa, Hawaii|Wahiawā}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Berry fields (Alola)|Berry fields]]
| Dole Plantation
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| The largest currently operating pineapple plantation in the state.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]
| Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mahalo Trail]]
| ʻAiea Loop Trail
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Verdant Cavern]]
| Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Meadow]]
| Kaipapau Forest Reserve
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| Could also be based on National Wildlife Refuge, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring populations of endangered honeycreepers, but it doesn't match geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ten Carat Hill]]
| {{wp|Diamond Head, Hawaii|Diamond Head (Lēʻahi)}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| {{p|Necrozma}}'s appearance here in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] references the historical belief by western sailors that the calcite crystals near the mountain were diamonds.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seaward Cave]]
| Mermaid Cave
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kala'e Bay]]
| {{wp|Hanauma Bay|Hanauma Bay}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
|A popular tourist attraction on Oʻahu, the bay is a nature sanctuary is well known for its efforts for preserving native marine life.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]
| {{wp|Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument|Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau}}
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Oahu. It contains a luakini, a sacrificial altar meant to bring success during times of war.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Melemele Sea]]
| Kaiwi Channel
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| An ocean channel that separates Oahu from {{wp|Molokai|Molokaʻi}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Big Wave Beach]]
| Turtle Bay Resort
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sandy Cave]]
| Turtle Beach
| {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Akala Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Maui}}
| Its designated island color is pink (''ʻākala'' in Hawaiian).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Heahea City]]
| {{wp|Kahului, Hawaii|Kahului}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Brooklet Hill]]
| {{wp|Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikachu Valley]]
| {{wp|Iao Valley|ʻIao Valley}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Heahea Beach]]
| Kahului Beach
| {{wp|Maui}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Paniola Town]]
| {{wp|Makawao, Hawaii|Makawao}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| A community on Maui known to be dominated by agriculture and ranch lands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Paniola Ranch]]
| Haleakala Ranch
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Largest ranch on Maui.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Royal Avenue]]
| The Shops at {{wp|Wailea, Hawaii|Wailea}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Mall with more than 70 shops, restaurants & art galleries, with regular evening entertainment.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]
| {{wp|Hawaii Route 30|Olowalu Tunnel}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| A long road tunnel that connects Lahaina to Wailuku. Located on Honoapi'ilani Highway. It could also be based on Olowalu Shaft, which is located close to Olowalu Tunnel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Konikoni City]]
| {{wp|Lahaina, Hawaii|Lāhainā}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Lahaina is one of numerous locations of Hawaii where Chinese immigrants immigrated to work on local sugar cane plantations. Lahaina houses the only two Chinese Society Halls that exist and are maintained in Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hano Grand Resort]]
| {{wp|Grand Wailea Resort}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| The most prominent hotel in the Wailea area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hano Beach]]
| Makena Beach
| {{wp|Maui}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wela Volcano Park]]
| {{wp|Haleakalā_National_Park|Haleakalā National Park}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| The tallest volcano on Maui and is currently inactive. Terrain is closer to {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]
| {{wp|Hana Highway}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| Hana Lava Tube is located around this stretch.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lush Jungle]]
| {{wp|Hana, Hawaii|Hana Forest Reserve}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| It is the largest tropical forest on the island of Maui.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Memorial Hill]]
| Olowalu Petroglyphs
| {{wp|Maui}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Life]]
| {{wp|Kahanu Garden|Piʻilanihale Heiau}}
| {{wp|Maui}}
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} in the State of Hawaii.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The largest island in the archipelago. Its designated island color is red (''ʻulaʻula'' in Hawaiian).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Malie City]]
| {{wp|Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Largest settlement on Hawaii Island. Noted locally for its particularly rainy climate.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Malie Garden]]
| {{wp|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens|Liliuokalani Park and Gardens}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Designed like an Edo-style Japanese garden, having numerous structures such as pagodas, {{wp|torii}} (traditional Japanese gate), and a Japanese teahouse.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mount Hokulani]]
| {{wp|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Mauna Kea is the second highest peak in the world when measured from its base below sea level. Currently a dormant volcano. Mauna Loa is a the largest subaerial volcano in the world and it is still active.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hokulani Observatory]]
| {{wp|Mauna Loa Observatory}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea Observatories}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| A number of {{wp|observatory|observatories}} located on the summits of Mauna Loa & Mauna Kea due to its ideal conditions for atmospheric & astronomy research.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Blush Mountain]]
| {{wp|Kīlauea|Kīlauea}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| A currently active volcano. A power plant in the {{wp|Puna, Hawaii|Puna}} district of Hawaii used the {{wp|Geothermal energy|geothermal}} vents from Kilauea to generate electricity until the 2018 eruptions caused its temporary shutdown.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Blush Mountain|Geothermal Power Plant]]
| {{wp|Puna Geothermal Venture}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| A geothermal energy power plant that was shut down shortly after the start of the May 2018 lower Puna eruption, and resumed power generation in November 2020.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Ahalanui Park - {{wp|Isaac Hale Beach Park}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Both are black sand beaches. Ahalanui Park was destroyed by lava due to 2018 Volcanic Eruption of Kīlauea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tapu Village]] - [[Aether House]]
| {{wp|Kau, Hawaii|Kau}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Kau district is known for South Point (Ka Lae) and Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tapu Village]]
| {{wp|Heiau|Heiau Ruins}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The most closest locations would be Kalalea Heiau and Kohaikalani Heiau. Tapu Village could be based on Kalapana, a former inhabited town that was destroyed by a Kīlauea lava flow in 1986, believed to be caused by {{wp|Pele (deity)|Pele}}, Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. However, it is located in the far east Puna district, thus not matching up geographically.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]
| {{wp|Pahala, Hawaii|Pahala}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| There used to be sugar cane mills in Pahala, but they were all closed by the late 90s.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haina Desert]]
| {{wp|Kaʻū Desert|Kaʻū Desert}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Although not a true desert, the sulfur dioxide from Kīlauea's sulfuric lava plumes creates enough acid rain that plant growth is severely inhibited.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]/[[Lake of the Moone]]
| {{wp|Lake Waiau|Lake Waiau}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The largest lake in Hawaii, located on Mauna Kea
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ula'ula Meadow]]
| {{wp|Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
|The most notable of many locations in Hawaii where people who broke Kapu could escape to. Such sites are difficult to enter and heavily protected, but once entered, a Kahuna on site could bless the individual, pardoning their crime. Many native plants, including red plumeria grow near the location.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Po Town]]
| {{wp|Hawi, Hawaii|Hawi}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Hawi is a town in Kohala mountain, in the northwest part Hawaii Island. It once was a busy commercial center during the operation of the Kohala Sugar plantation. However, just like with other sugar mills, it was closed down.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mount Lanakila]]
| {{wp|Mauna Loa|Mauna Loa}} & {{wp|Mauna Kea}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| Mauna Loa is the largest shield volcano on earth; it is currently active. Mauna Loa is one of two locations to annually have snow in Hawaii, the other being Mauna Kea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alola Route 14|Route 14]]
| {{wp|Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii|Ocean View}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alola Route 15|Routes 15]] & [[Alola Route 16|16]]
| {{wp|Captain Cook, Hawaii|Captain Cook}} & {{wp|Miloliʻi, Hawaii|Miloliʻi}} beaches. {{wp|Molokai}}, {{wp|Lanai}}, {{wp|Kahoolawe}} & {{wp|Johnston Atoll}} islands.
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The small islets on Route 15 resemble the real life islands, only smaller, tighter and closer to Hawaii Island, the real life basis for Ula'ula Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]
| {{wp|Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site|Puʻukoholā Heiau}}
| {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Island}}
| The largest {{wp|heiau}} on Hawaii Island, and the last heiau ever built.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Island]]
| colspan="2" | {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Its designated island color is purple (''poni'' in Hawaiian).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Seafolk Village]]
| {{wp|Waimea, Kauai County, Hawaii|Waimea}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|The site where the first western contact to the Hawaiian islands were made by {{wp|James Cook}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Wilds]]
| {{wp|Waimea Canyon State Park}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| A large canyon carved by the abundant rainfall from Mount Wai'ale'ale, it is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Beach]]
| Polihale State Park
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Breaker Coast]]
| Kawailoa Bay, Haula Bay & Nawiliwili Bay
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Could also be based on Po'ipū, which is famous for the geological {{wp|Blowhole (geology)|blowhole}} known locally as {{wp|Spouting Horn}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Poni Path]]
| {{wp|Kalaheo, Hawaii|Kalaheo}} & {{wp|Koloa, Hawaii|Koloa}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Koloa is known for Old Koloa Town, which preserves Koloa history and traditions.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]
| {{wp|Kawaikini}} & {{wp|Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Kawaikini is the tallest peak of the mountain. It is hard to reach due to high annual rains and steep wet cliffs. Also not helped by the fact that on west side of it Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve is located. Its miles of dense, swampy forest limits the access to the summit.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone]]
| {{wp|Mount Waialeale|Mount Waiʻaleʻale}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Mount Wai'ale'ale is the main volcano of Kauaʻi and is currently extinct. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Grove]]
| {{wp|Wailua River State Park}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|An area of Kauaʻi containing several important {{wp|heiau}}. Malae is the largest heiau on Kaua'i.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Plains]]
| Kawaihau
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Coast]]
| Paliku Beach, Papa'a Bay Beach & Moloa'a Beach
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Meadow]]
| {{wp|Fern Grotto}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Resolution Cave]]
| Maniniholo Dry Cave
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| It was believed to once house a malicious spirit deep in the cave.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]
| {{wp|Kīlauea, Hawaii|Kīlauea Town}} & {{wp|Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge}}
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Battle Tree]]
| Princeville Resort
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruins of Hope]]
| Poli'ahu Heiau
| {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}
| Poliʻahu is the most important heiau in Kaua'i lore.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Exeggutor Island]]
| {{wp|Niihau|Niʻihau}} & {{wp|Kahoolawe|Kahoʻolawe}}
|
| Geographically located as Niʻihau to Kauaʻi, though the lack of human inhabitants is similar to Kahoʻolawe. Both require boats and special permission to travel to.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aether Paradise]]
|  {{wp|Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument}}
|
| Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument consists of all the islands located northwest of Niʻihau in the Hawaiian archipelago. It is a {{wp|U.S. National Monument}} and nature preserve dedicated to preserving and protecting numerous Hawaiʻi endemic endangered species.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poké Pelago]]
|  {{wp|Northwestern Hawaiian Islands}}
|
| Small, uninhabited islands and atolls northwest of the main eight Hawaiian islands. Many native endemic Hawaiian organisms inhabit these islands.
|}

===Galar===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Galar United Kingdom.png|thumb|A comparison of Galar to the United Kingdom]]
[[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ Interview with Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori on the official Pokémon website]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref><ref name=Brochure>[https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/video-game/sword-shield/Galar_Tour_Brochure_US.pdf Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Galar Expedition Guide]</ref>

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:25%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | County/Shire
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Country
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Postwick]]
| {{wp|Keswick, Cumbria|Keswick}}<ref name=Brochure /><br>{{wp|Windermere, Cumbria (town)|Windermere}}<ref>Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240416175406/https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived on April 16, 2024.)</ref>
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Two of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District, located close to {{wp|Derwentwater}} and to {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}} on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}} respectively.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|1|Galar}}
| {{wp|Windermere|New Road}}/{{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere|Lake Road}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The main {{wp|link road}} between {{wp|Windermere}} and {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wedgehurst]]
| {{wp|Bowness-on-Windermere}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Located on the shores of {{wp|Lake Windermere}}, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Lake District.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|2|Galar}}
| {{wp|Near and Far Sawrey}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Two villages that act as one tourist attraction because of {{wp|Hill Top Farm}}, the home of ''{{wp|The Tale of Peter Rabbit}}'' author {{wp|Beatrix Potter}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slumbering Weald]]
| {{wp|Grizedale Forest}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A forest area located within the Lake District. It is famous for its magic- and poetry-themed statues. The altar dedicated to {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} is similar to the Forest Fugue sculpture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wild Area]]
| {{wp|Lake District National Park}}<ref name=Brochure />/{{wp|Peak District National Park}}
| {{wp|Cumbria}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Two of the most popular national parks in England. The {{wp|Lake District}}, the inspiration for the southern section of the Wild Area, is known for its mountains and inland lakes, whilst the Peak District, the inspiration for the northern section of the Wild Area, is known for its peaks and rolling hills.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Motostoke]]
| {{wp|Manchester}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The third-largest city in the United Kingdom, known for its industrial and railway past. The many structures were inspired from the {{wp|Castlefield}} area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Motostoke Stadium]]
| {{wp|Manchester Town Hall}}
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A {{wp|Gothic Revival architecture|Victorian Neo-Gothic}} building situated within the city.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|3|Galar}}
| {{wp|Astley Green Colliery}}
| {{wp|Greater Manchester}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A former coal mine that is now a {{wp|Astley Green Colliery Museum|museum}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Galar Mine]]
| {{wp|North York Moors|North York Moors National Park}}<br>{{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}<br>{{wp|Greater Manchester}}/{{wp|West Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Geographically, it seems to be closer to be based of North York Moors, but aesthetically it looks similar to {{wp|Standedge Tunnels}}, a trans-{{wp|Pennines|Pennine}} route for both rail and canal.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|4|Galar}}
| {{wp|Yorkshire Wolds}}
| {{wp|East Riding of Yorkshire}}/{{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Low-lying hills that are situated east from the city of York.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Turffield]]
| {{wp|York}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Aesthetically, it was heavily inspired by {{wp|Amesbury}},<ref name=Brochure /> a town located nearby the prehistoric {{wp|Stonehenge}}. The fact that Turffield is situated within the standing stones was also inspired by {{wp|Avebury}}. Geographically, it is closer to be based on York with the village aesthetic being a reference to {{wp|York Green Belt}}, an environmental and planning policy that regulates the rural space. The hill figure is a reference to the {{wp|Kilburn White Horse}}, located in {{wp|Kilburn, North Yorkshire|Kilburn}}, a village near York.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|5|Galar}}
| {{wp|Ribblehead Viaduct}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A scenic railway viaduct that carries the {{wp|Settle-Carlisle Railway}} over the {{wp|River Ribble}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hulbury]]
| {{wp|Liverpool}}
| {{wp|Merseyside}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A major seaport that is known for the {{wp|Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool|Albert Dock}} and {{wp|Liver Building}}. It is also the birthplace of {{wp|The Beatles}}. The houses built on a slope may have been inspired by {{wp|St Ives, Cornwall}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
| {{wp|Forest of Bowland}}
| {{wp|North Yorkshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| From a geographical standpoint, it seems to be based on caves found in Forest of Bowland, such as Hell Hole, Whitewell Cave and Whitewell Pot. It is also located between Manchester and Liverpool, albeit much norther. It could've been inspired by {{wp|Mersey Tunnels}}, major tunnels that cross under the {{wp|River Mersey}}, but then it misses the mark of being located between real life Motostoke and Hulbury.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Motostoke Outskirts]]
| {{wp|Runcorn Railway Bridge}}
| {{wp|Cheshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A railway bridge that crosses the {{wp|River Mersey}} between {{wp|Runcorn}} and {{wp|Widnes}}. It is parallel to the {{wp|Silver Jubilee Bridge}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hammerlocke]]
| {{wp|Birmingham}}
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The second-largest city in the United Kingdom. It is known for its vast canal network, which gives it the nickname the {{wp|Venice of the North}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]
| {{wp|Warwick Castle}}
| {{wp|Warwickshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A medieval castle with over a thousand years of history.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Energy Plant]]
| {{wp|Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower|Chamberlain Clock tower}} (Body) and {{wp|BT Tower (Birmingham)|BT Tower}} (summit)
| {{wp|West Midlands (county)|West Midlands}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Both are the tallest buildings in Birmingham and constitute heritage of the city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|6|Galar}}
| {{wp|Cat and Fiddle Road}}
| {{wp|Cheshire}}/{{wp|Derbyshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A scenic and dangerous road in the United Kingdom that passes over the Peak District between {{wp|Macclesfield}} and {{wp|Buxton}}. The route is named after a pub located at its summit. The desert theme may also be based on {{wp|Dungeness (headland)|Dungeness}}, which is known to be the only desert in the United Kingdom.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Stow-on-Side]]
| {{wp|Buxton}}/{{wp|Matlock Bath}}
| {{wp|Derbyshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A spa town that is described as "''The Gateway to the {{wp|Peak District National Park}}''". It is home to {{wp|Poole's Cavern}} and is also known for its spring water. Its name, as well as its potteries, may have been a reference to {{wp|Stoke-on-Trent}}. Matlock Bath is another town described as the gateway of the Peak District, the town is famous for its thermal lake (the same that surround the Gym), and the parade street, a main street filled with shops and entertainment places, just like the shops of Stow-on-Side.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glimwood Tangle]]
| {{wp|Sherwood Forest}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A well-known forest in the East Midlands that is said to be the home to the famous folklore character, {{wp|Robin Hood}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ballonlea]]
| {{wp|Nottingham}} or {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}}
| {{wp|Nottinghamshire}} or {{wp|Warwickshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Nottingham fits due to being surrounded by Sherwood Forest in the north, much like Ballonlea is surrounded by Glimwood Tangle. {{wp|Stratford-Upon-Avon}} is a heavy aesthetical inspiration, due to Tudor architecture and being a birthplace of {{wp|William Shakespeare}}, who wrote many plays including the one about fairies — ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. Another possible inspiration is a more geographically correct {{wp|Lavenham}}, a village famous for its legends about witches and was used for filming ''{{wp|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1}}''.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|7|Galar}}
| {{wp|Severn Tunnel}}
| {{wp|Gloucestershire}}/{{wp|Monmouthshire}}
| {{wp|England}}/{{wp|Wales}}
| A railway tunnel that goes under the {{wp|Severn Estuary}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|8|Galar}}
| {{wp|Shropshire}}
| {{wp|Shropshire}}
| {{wp|England}}
| Known for The Ironbridge Gorge area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formed by glacial overflow during last ice age. [https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wroxeter-roman-city/ Wroxeter Roman City] may have inspired the ruins on Route 8. Not only do the ruins resemble Roman architecture. Additionally the Pokémon Falinks, which takes inspiration from the Roman legion, can only be found here (apart from the wild area).
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Circhester]]
| {{wp|Bath, Somerset|Bath}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Somerset}}
| {{wp|England}}
| A Roman spa city famous for its Georgian style buildings, geothermal hot springs, and the rows of houses such as the {{wp|Circus (Bath)|Circus}} and {{wp|Royal Crescent}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|9|Galar}}
| {{wp|Cardigan Bay}}
| {{wp|Dyfed}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| A large inlet in the {{wp|Irish Sea}} that makes up most of Wales' coastline.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Spikemuth]]
| {{wp|Llandudno}}
| {{wp|Clwyd}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| Llandudno is a seaside town resort, located on Creuddyn Peninsula, much like Spikemuth is located on its own peninsula. Could also be inspired by {{wp|Rhyl}}, as it is ranked as one of the UK's worst seaside resorts, but that title was only given long after the release of "Pokémon Sword & Shield".
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
| {{wp|A55 road|Conwy Tunnel}}
| {{wp|Clwyd}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| An underwater road tunnel that goes under the {{wp|River Conwy}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| {{rt|10|Galar}}
| {{wp|Snowdonia|Snowdonia/Eryri}} and {{wp|Chiltern Hills}}
| {{wp|Clwyd}}/{{wp|Gwynedd}}/{{wp|Hertfordshire}}
| {{wp|Wales}}
| A mountain range in Wales and National Park, with its highest mountain being {{wp|Yr Wyddfa}}. Chiltern is a hill escarpment in the north of London.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wyndon]]
| {{wp|London}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The largest city and the capital of the United Kingdom. Home to {{wp|Big Ben}}, {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}, the {{wp|London Eye}}, and {{wp|Piccadilly Circus}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Rose of the Rondelands
| {{wp|Palace of Westminster}}/{{wp|Big Ben}}
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| While not a hotel, it is a popular tourist destination due to its neo-Gothic looking clock tower, which inspired the Rose of the Rondelands' own clock tower. The hotel facility may be inspired by the {{wp|County Hall, London|London County Hall}}, a former government building now used by two hotels. It is located on the other side of the River Thames, facing the Palace of Westminster. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wyndon Stadium]]
| {{wp|Wembley Stadium}}
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| The largest and most important stadium in the British Isles.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}
| {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}}/{{wp|The Shard}}
| {{wp|Greater London}}
| {{wp|England}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The {{wp|ArcelorMittal Orbit}} was built for the {{wp|2012 Olympic Games}} and is now a slide attraction. The Shard is the tallest building in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
|}

====Isle of Armor====
The Isle of Man is a {{wp|Crown dependencies|crown dependency}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}} in the middle of the {{wp|Irish Sea}}. It is one of the six {{wp|Celtic Nations}} along with {{wp|Ireland}}, {{wp|Scotland}}, {{wp|Wales}}, {{wp|Cornwall}}, and {{wp|Brittany}}. The island has its unique language (known as {{wp|Manx Gaelic}}) and culture, with myths and legends that derive from {{wp|Celtic mythology}}. It is also world-famous for its {{wp|Manx Grand Prix}}.
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Loop Lagoon]]
| {{wp|Ramsey Bay}}
| {{wp|Ramsey, Isle of Man|Ramsey}}
| {{wp|Ayre}}
| A bay that was designated as a {{wp|UNESCO}} {{wp|Man and the Biosphere Programme}} (MAB) biosphere reserve.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Workout Sea]]
| Smeale Beach
| {{wp|Andreas (parish)|Andreas}}
| Ayre
| A coastal area that is designated as a {{wp|dark-sky preserve}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master Dojo]]
| Jurby airfield
| {{wp|Jurby}}
| {{wp|Michael, Isle of Man|Michael}}
| Land formerly used by {{wp|RAF Jurby}} as training ground. Following the closure of the station in 1973, the area has been used for air shows, gliding, and private aviation. The station complex is converted into an industrial park and houses several tourist attractions, including the {{wp|Jurby Transport Museum}} and the Isle of Man Motor Museum.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Soothing Wetlands]]
| {{wp|Sulby Glen}} and {{wp|Curraghs|Ballaugh Curraghs}}
| {{wp|Lezayre}} and {{wp|Ballaugh (parish)|Ballaugh}}
| Ayre and Michael
| The largest water reservoir on the Isle of Man is located in the Sulby valley. The Curraghs is a {{wp|Ramsar Convention|Ramsar}} wetland on the northwest of the island.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Challenge Beach]]
| {{wp|Douglas, Isle of Man|Douglas}}
| {{wp|Douglas Borough Council}}
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}}
| The capital of the Isle of Man, which is home to many railways such as the {{wp|Douglas Bay Horse Tram}}, the {{wp|Isle of Man Railway}}, and the {{wp|Snaefell Mountain Railway}}. It is the only ferry port on the island that connects to {{wp|Great Britain|the mainland}} and {{wp|Ireland}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tower of Waters]]
| {{wp|Tower of Refuge}}
| Douglas Borough Council
| Middle
| A shelter to wrecked mariners build on {{wp|St Mary's Isle}} (also known as Conister Rock) in the Douglas Bay in 1832, it becomes the landmark of Douglas. Visit to the tower is restricted due to the fragility of the Conister Rock, which is a tidal reef that reamins partially submerged expect for spring tides.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Challenge Road]]
| {{wp|Peel, Isle of Man|Peel}}
| {{wp|German (parish)|German}}
| {{wp|Glenfaba}}
| A seaside town that is home to the replica of the {{wp|Odin's Raven}} {{wp|Gokstad ship|Longboat}} in the {{wp|House of Manannan}} Museum; and {{wp|Peel Castle}}. Its location up on the highest mountain of the Isle of Armor may also be a reference to {{wp|Snaefell}}, the highest mountain on the Isle of Man.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tower of Darkness]]
| {{wp|Peel Castle}}
| German
| Glenfaba
| Peel Castle is a Viking castle built on the remnants of earlier Celtic monasteries with a notable{{wp|Irish round tower|round tower}} in the ruins of the Cathedral of St. German. The site is believed to be one of the possible locations of {{wp|Avalon}} in the {{wp|Matter of Britain|Arthurian legends}}, which may inspire the plot of Isle of Armor and the special role of the Tower of Darkness towards the endgame. Peel castle is said to be haunted by a {{wp|Black Dog (ghost)|Black Dog}} called {{wp|Moddey Dhoo}} in Manx Gaelic. The presence of [[Wanderer|wandering]] {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}} in the Isle of Armor on cloudy days could be a reference to this folklore. 
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Forest of Focus]]
| {{wp|Fairy Bridge (Isle of Man)|Fairy Bridge}}
| {{wp|Santon}} and {{wp|Malew}}
| {{wp|Middle (sheading)|Middle}} and {{wp|Rushen (sheading)|Rushen}}
| A famous parish boundary bridge where fairies named {{wp|Mooinjer veggey}} (Manx Gaelic for 'little people') are said to dwell. People would say "Hello Fairies" when they cross and often leave wishes and notes beside the tree for good luck. Benevolent fairies are said to only appear in front of those they wish to see, and reward them with cure or blessing. The {{p|Lilligant}} that appears before the player character and [[Hop]] may be partly inspired by the story of fairies.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Training Lowlands]]
| {{wp|Castletown, Isle of Man|Castletown}} and Glen Rushen
| Malew and Rushen
| Rushen
| Castletown was the former capital of the Isle of Man before 1869. The {{wp|Isle of Man Airport}} is located in the suburb of the town. The hinterlands of Training Lowlands may be based on the Rushen Valley, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Honeycalm Island]]
| {{wp|Calf of Man}}
| Rushen
| Rushen
| A small islet located off the south coast.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Honeycalm Sea]]
| {{wp|Calf Sound}}
|
| 
| A body of water with various islets, which separate the Calf of Man.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Stepping-Stone Sea]] and [[Insular Sea]]
| {{wp|Irish Sea}}
| 
| 
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Water bodies surrounding the Isle of Man was known for hazardous navigation before the age of {{wp|steamboat}}s. In modern days, the waters become ideal for viewing birds, sea mammals (particularly {{wp|harbor seal|common seals}} and {{wp|grey seal}}s), and {{wp|Basking shark}}s. The widespread presence of [[Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Slowpoke}} ashore and {{p|Sharpedo}} at sea around the Isle of Armor echoes with the real-life ecology of the Isle of Man.
|}

====Crown Tundra====
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|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crown Tundra]]
| {{wp|Scottish Highlands}}
|
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| A vast mountain range in the northern parts of Scotland, home to the famous {{wp|Loch Ness}} and {{wp|Ben Nevis}}, the highest mountain in the island of {{wp|Great Britain}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Slippery Slope]]
| {{wp|Dinnet}}
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| Known to be the 'gateway to the Highlands' as well as the Cairngorms National Park. It used to have a railway station which still stands today, despite not being in use anymore.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Max Lair]]
| {{wp|Burn O'Vat}}
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| Located near Dinnet, this giant bowl shaped pothole was formed via erosion from melted glacial ice. It can be entered though a narrow opening and is often filled with water, presenting an impression of a hidden den. Local legend states a notorious outlaw hid here once, long ago.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Freezington]]
| {{wp|Ballater}}
| {{wp|Aberdeenshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| Ballater is a small town, famous for its connection with the royal family, as it has certified shops for the nobility, which supply the royal family when they are on vacation in the area. The town also has a train station. All this is related to the adoration of the inhabitants towards Calyrex.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Frostpoint Field]]
| {{wp|Lomond Hills}}
| {{wp|Fife}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| This location features rocky terrain, despite being called a field, and so might be an invocation of this regional park. Rounded hills and mounds here called 'paps' are volcanic in origin and breast shaped, and can be found amongst ruins dating back to the Iron Age.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Path to the Peak]]
| {{wp|Ben Nevis}} and {{wp|Schiehallion}}
| {{wp|Grampian Mountains}}/{{wp|Breadalbane, Scotland|Breadalbane}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| The tallest mountain in Scotland and tallest of the British Isles. Schiehallion is a mountain that its close to the geographic center of Scotland and has suffered from erosion by mountaineers, this is reflected in the mountain's location in the tundra and the path to the Crown Shrine.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crown Shrine]]
| {{wp|Edinburgh Castle}}<ref name=Brochure />
| {{wp|Edinburgh}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| An immense medieval castle that was home to kings of Scotland in the past, which is referred to by Calyrex being once worshiped in the Crown Shrine. 
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Frigid Sea]] 
| {{wp|Firth of Clyde}}
| 
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| The largest island in the Frigid Sea may be based on the {{wp|Isle of Arran}}.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Three-Point Pass]] 
| {{wp|Callanish Stones}}
| {{wp|Outer Hebrides}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| A ring of standing stones near the coast of Scotland, according to legend, a being of light known as the shining one, appears on the summer solstice, this in reference to the Dragapult and the Electivire of the game.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Roaring-Sea Caves]] 
| {{wp|Fingal's Cave}}
| {{wp|Staffa}}, {{wp|Inner Hebrides}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| A coastal cave famous for its basalt columns and the resonant acoustics inside.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Old Cemetery]]
| {{wp|Crosbie Castle and the Fullarton estate}}
| {{wp|Troon}}, {{wp|South Ayrshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Giant's Bed]]
| {{wp|Croft Moraig Stone Circle}}
| {{wp|Perth and Kinross}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| A stone circle that is a protected monument. The rocks of the Giant's bed had the same layout of the Croft stones.
|- style="background:#fff"|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Ballimere Lake]] and [[Dyna Tree Hill]]
| {{wp|Loch Lomond}}
| {{wp|Stirlingshire}}/{{wp|Dunbartonshire}}
| {{wp|Scotland}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The largest Loch in Scotland. The name literally means ''Lake of the Elms'', which may be the inspiration for the Dynamax Tree resembling an elm.
|}

===Paldea===
[[File:Pokémon to real world Paldea-Iberian Peninsula.png|thumb|A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula]]
Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}} — which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}} — and its shared culture and fauna. It draws inspiration primarily from the {{wp|culture of Spain}}, as can be seen in its {{wp|Spanish cuisine|gastronomy}}, {{wp|Music of Spain|musical influences}}, Pokémon nomenclature, as well as the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the locals of Paldea; however, specific references to Portugal, its {{wp|Culture of Portugal#Architecture|architecture}} and {{wp|Portuguese language|language}} can also be found, mainly on western locations of Paldea.

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|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cabo Poco]]
| {{wp|Algeciras}}/{{wp|Gibraltar}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}/{{wp|Gibraltar}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|United Kingdom}}
| The player's house is based on the province of Cadiz, probably in Algeciras as is the southern tip of Iberia. Geographically, Nemona's house is in a similar position to the British territory of {{wp|Gibraltar}}. The Rock of Gibraltar may be the hill with the Great Ball south of Nemona's House.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Poco Path]]
| {{wp|Province of Cádiz}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| In the Spanish version, this path is known as ''Sendero de Cahíz'', a reference to the city of {{wp|Cádiz}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Inlet Grotto]]
| {{wp|Caves of Nerja}}/{{wp|La Caleta, Spain|La Caleta}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A system of grottoes and caves in the south of Spain. In the Spanish version, it is called ''Gruta Caleta'' in reference to La Caleta, a popular beach located also in the city of Cádiz.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Los Platos]]
| {{wp|Ciudad Real}}
| {{wp|Castilla–La Mancha}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A small city near the center of Spain, being a commuter town for people who study and work in Toledo and Madrid. Also, the name of the town in french is ''Plato Real''.
|- style="background:#fff" {{roundybl|5px}}" 
| [[Mesagoza]]
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Toledo, Spain|Toledo}}/{{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Zaragoza}}/{{wp|Lisbon}}
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Aragón}}/{{wp|Lisbon Region}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| Geographically, it matches Toledo and Madrid - the former and current capitals of Spain. The gate bridges resemble the {{wp|Puente de Alcántara}} over the {{wp|Tagus}} river, which passes through both Toledo and Lisbon. The city walls are reminiscent of the {{wp|Aljafería Palace}} in Zaragoza, referenced in the English name. Heavy inspiration is also drawn from Barcelona's {{wp|Park Güell}} and its {{wp|Trencadís}} mosaics. The central plaza is based on {{wp|Plaza Mayor, Madrid|Plaza Mayor}} in Madrid and possibly {{wp|Praça do Comércio}} with its yellow coloring and open layout, as well as the streets of [https://i.imgur.com/0bpj4o6.png Chiado]. The rose of winds in the plaza might be based on the one in {{wp|Plaça de Catalunya}} in Barcelona, while the one by the south stairway resembles [https://i.imgur.com/BJpZ2Cr.png the one in Lisbon]. The cobbled streets and buildings to the north resemble [https://traveladdicts.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Toledo-Spain-street.jpg.webp Toledo's old town], while the southeastern quadrant is reminiscent of Lisbon's [https://i.imgur.com/RJIy0gk.png colorful architecture] and street layouts [https://imgur.com/q93bqSQ][https://imgur.com/uJw7DLP]. The roof walkways might also be a reference to [https://i.imgur.com/ANxlU9q.png Rua do Carmo].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}
| {{wp|Barcelona}}/{{wp|Segovia}}/{{wp|Salamanca}}/{{wp|Coimbra}}
| {{wp|Catalonia}}/{{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Central Region, Portugal|Central Region}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| This location is based on several buildings. Its external architecture is inspired by the unfinished {{wp|Sagrada Família}} church and the {{wp|Hospital de Sant Pau}} in Barcelona. Its panopticon layout is based on the [https://ep00.epimg.net/cat/imagenes/2017/06/08/album/1496920561_920762_1496921385_album_normal.jpg Carcél Modelo de Barcelona], while the arched bridges resemble the {{wp|Aqueduct of Segovia}}. The Entrance Hall seems to be inspired by the {{wp|Biblioteca Joanina}}, famous for housing bats that protect its books from insects. Similarly, [https://i.imgur.com/UN3haEj.png Noibat can be found here at night]. The stairway leading to the Academy might be inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/BIuFUUv.png Escadas Monumentais], a long stairway leading to the {{wp|University of Coimbra}}. The age of the Naranja/Uva Academy is a reference to the {{wp|University of Salamanca}} being the oldest in Iberia, with the University of Coimbra being the second oldest - at over eight and seven centuries respectively.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pokémon League (Paldea)|Paldea League]] stadium
| {{wp|Santiago Bernabéu Stadium}}/{{wp|Estádio da Luz}}
| {{wp|Madrid}}/{{wp|Lisbon}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Atlantic Ocean}}/{{wp|Strait of Gibraltar}}/{{wp|Alboran Sea}}
| Exclusive Economic Zones of {{wp|Exclusive economic zone of Spain|Spain}}/{{wp|Exclusive economic zone of the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}/{{wp|Exclusive economic zone of Portugal|Portugal}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|United Kingdom}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| The Atlantic Ocean and the Alboran Sea, the westernmost portion of the {{wp|Mediterranean Sea}}, are the two bodies of water directly south of Iberia, connected through the Strait of Gibraltar.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ten Sights of Paldea#Secluded Beach|Secluded Beach]]
| {{wp|Costa del Sol|Costa del Sol}}
| {{wp|Andalusia|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| In real life, it is a very popular holiday area in the south of Spain and recognizable for its holiday villas. This is the only beach in all of Paldea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Province (Area Five)]]
| {{wp|Murcia}}/{{wp|Doñana National Park}}
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| This area appears to be based on the wetlands and lagoons around Murcia, as well as the beaches of {{wp|Costa Cálida}}. The lagoons of Campotéjar, in particular, used to be a wastewater treatment plant, which could have inspired the Paldean Wooper's typing. Doñana constitutes the only tropical wetland in continental Europe, being a migration stop for flamingos and various warm climate animals, this explains why the dominant Pokémon in the area is [[Flamigo]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Province (Area Three)]]
| {{wp|Tabernas Desert}}
| {{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A semi-arid desert with the characteristic landscapes of badlands, famous for being the recording location of several Western movies.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Artazon]]
| {{wp|Cartagena, Spain|Cartagena}}
| {{wp|Region of Murcia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Geographically, it matches Murcia and especially Cartagena, [https://murciaplaza.com/public/Image/2020/9/31180310_1352731911538821_6995704209886674944_o_NoticiaAmpliada.jpg where a similar hedge maze can be found]. The windmill resembles the ones from La Mancha, popularized by {{wp|Don Quixote}}, {{wp|es:Molinos de Consuegra|such as those in Consuegra}}. Similar windmills can also be found on costal Murcia. Its Spanish name, Pueblo Altamía, references the {{wp|Cave of Altamira}}, though the real location of the cave is in Cantabria.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Levincia]]
| {{wp|Valencia}}
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A Mediterranean coastal city, famous for the {{wp|City of Arts and Sciences}}, a complex of museums and institutions with a futuristic appearance. The overall design of Levnicia also takes inspiration from other locations in the Valencian Community. The skyscrapers in Levincia resemble the coastal skyline of {{wp|Benidorm}}, which is the pioneer city of modernist architecture in Spain and precedes the {{wp|Cuatro Torres}} of Madrid. Its colorful houses might be a reference to the ones of {{wp|Villajoyosa}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[East Province (Area Three)]]
| {{wp|Monegros Desert}}
| {{wp|Aragon}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Considered one of the most unique landscapes in Europe, even compared to Eurasian steppes. It is a place famous for its mining, its mountains and its festivals.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[East Province (Area Two)]]
| {{wp|Ademuz}}
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Ademuz is part of a mountainous region filled with excavation sites, which may have likely served as the Area's primary inspiration.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[East Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Mallorca}}/{{wp|Menorca}}/{{wp|Ibiza}}/{{wp|Formentera}}
| {{wp|Balearic Islands}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The islands to the east likely represent the {{wp|Balearic Islands}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zapapico]]
| {{wp|Cuenca, Spain|Cuenca}}/{{wp|es:Setenil de las Bodegas|Setenil de las Bodegas}}
| {{wp|Castile–La Mancha}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Zapapico being surrounded and built upon large plateaus is similar to Cuenca. Cuenca was also originally built as a defensive city during the medieval period, and the player obtains the armour necessary to evolve [[Charcadet]] in this town. Setenil de las Bodegas is a small town built near the mountains and is famous for its historical and architectural ensemble, which includes terraced houses built on rocky walls and with white stone facades.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tagtree Thicket]]
| {{wp|Oma forest|Bosque de Oma}}
| {{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Also known as the "painted forest" or “Bosque Animado”.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Glaseado Mountain]]
| {{wp|Aneto}}
| {{wp|Aragon}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The Aneto is the tallest mountain in the {{wp|Pyrenees}} range. In the Spanish version, Glaseado is called Sierra Napada, which may reference the {{wp|Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada}}, a long mountainous chain in the south of Spain. Both the Aneto and the Sierra Nevada have snow-covered peaks.<!--The town of Glaseado is a ski resort, the ski is one of the main attraction in Andorra.-->
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ten Sights of Paldea#Fury Falls|Fury Falls]]
| {{wp|es:Salto de la Novia|Salto de la Novia}} 
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A waterfall about which the legends tell, that when the couples were going to get married, the brides had to jump the river at this point to show that their love for the couple was true, and if they succeeded, the marriage would be happy. But once, one of them didn't make it, and she was caught along with her boyfriend, who jumped to rescue her in a river eddy, where they both died. All this can be reflected in the presence of the Pokémon [[Chi-Yu]].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Montenevera]]
| {{wp|Ezcaray}}/{{wp|Trasmoz}} and {{wp|Zugarramurdi}}
| {{wp|Euskadi}}/{{wp|Navarre}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| La Rioja is famed for its many mountain ranges and valleys, which dot Montenevera and its surrounding area. Not only are the buildings in Montenevera a similar style to [https://st.depositphotos.com/1935053/2301/i/450/depositphotos_23015216-stock-photo-street-of-ezcaray-la-rioja.jpg those found in Ezcaray], but Ezcaray’s largest tourist attraction is its ski resort. Trasmoz is known as the only excommunicated of Spain because the town was one of the few that protected the victims of witchcraft. Zugarramurdi It was one of the towns most famous for the witch trials in the Basque area and is currently famous for its caves where rallies were held and for its celebrations based on witches.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[North Province (Area One)]]
| {{wp|Cantabrian Mountains}}/{{wp|Picos de Europa}}
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The looming, spire-like peaks of the Picos are well represented with the spires in this area. It also coincides with the far northern regions of Spain and has a similar feel overall. In particular, the spire-like shape can be best seen in examples such as The Naranjo de Bulnes/Picu Urriellu, one of the most famous locations in all of Spain for mountain climbers.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[North Province (Area Two)]]
| {{wp|Cantabrian Mountains}}/{{wp|Cantabrian mixed forests}}
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The distinctive look of these mixed tree forests is a pretty close match to this area and its location and casts a similar image of thin, tall stands of trees. The bamboo and the overall Chinese aesthetic may also be a reference to Northern Spain having large bamboo farms https://bambubatu.com/seeking-bamboo-in-spain-venture-in-valencia/ which focus on the Chinese {{wp|Phyllostachys edulis}}. It may also be a reference to the native grass, {{wp|Arundo donax}} which bears great resemblance to bamboo and grows to quite a size - both benefit more from the relatively wetter climate of the north.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[North Province (Area Three)]]
| {{wp|Santander, Spain}}/{{wp|Gozón}}
| {{wp|Cantabria}}/{{wp|Asturias}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| It coincides geographically with the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. The {{wp|es:Faro de Lastres|Faro de Lastres}} is a green lighthouse that can be found here, matching the color of the North Province lighthouse in Paldea.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[North Paldean Sea]]
| Enclaves in Northern Spain/{{wp|Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park|Atlantic Islands of Galicia}}/{{wp|Andorra}}
| {{wp|Navarre}}/{{wp|Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country}}/{{wp|Castille and León}}/{{wp|Galicia, Spain|Galicia}}/{{wp|Andorra}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Andorra}}
| The eastern islands might be a reference to the many enclaves within the autonomous communities of Navarre, the Basque Country and Castille and León, as well as {{wp|Llívia}}. The largest island also has a similar shape to the microstate of Andorra. The western islands could be a reference to the Atlantic Islands of Galicia.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ruchbah Squad's Base]]
| {{wp|Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural Park}}
| {{wp|Cantabria}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A series of marshes and swamps in Cantabria.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Casseroya Lake]]
| {{wp|es:Ribeira Sacra|Riberia Sacra}}
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Riberia Sacra is a UNESCO Heritage site. Located in Galicia, at the mountainous northwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, the biosphere reserve is a site of great natural beauty enriched by a rich cultural heritage. The river Miño meanders at the bottom of the vertiginous Sil canyons, in a landscape of valleys, tertiary depressions and scrubland foothills, resulting in a diversity of microclimates. Could also be based on {{wp|Sanabria Lake}}, the largest freshwater lake in the Iberian peninsula, the lake is an important source of seafood for the nearby towns, that explains the name of the lake and the population of Tatsugiri's in the lake. 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Colonnade Hollow]]
| {{wp|Ciudad Encantada|Ciudad Encantada}}
| {{wp|Castilla–La Mancha|Castilla–La Mancha}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| A park and ecological zone, famous for its strangely shaped rock formations and which has been featured in several movies. The rock formation of Paldea may be based on the formation known as "El convento".
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Socarrat Trail]]
| {{wp|Monte Aloia|Monte Aloia Natural Park}}
| {{wp|Galicia (Spain)|Galicia}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The oldest Natural Park in Galicia, popular for its hiking trails, with similar landscapes and vegetation, [https://tui.gal/en/turismo/vive-e-conoce/monte-aloia as can be seen here]. It might also be inspired by the {{wp|Fragas do Eume}}, a closer geographic match.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Medali]]
| {{wp|Valladolid}}/{{wp|Mérida, Spain|Mérida}}
| {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Extremadura}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| It is based on Valladolid, matching its location and [https://www.danflyingsolo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tapas-valladolid-spain-1.jpg architecture], and Mérida, with its {{wp|Roman Theatre (Mérida)|Roman theatre}} and [https://static1.mclcm.net/iod/images/v2/114/citytheque/localite_101_3454/1200x600_100_300_000000x10x0.jpg white and yellow buildings].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cascarrafa]]
| {{wp|Almendra Dam|Almendra Dam, Salamanca}}/{{wp|Porto Covo}}
| {{wp|Castile and León}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| The location of this city and its towering walls seem to be a reference to the Almendra Dam in Salamanca. Its blue and white houses seem to be inspired by Portuguese southern towns, [https://i.imgur.com/uRc3ljs.png such as Porto Covo]. The floor patterns are inspired by the [https://i.imgur.com/YI2qgxP.png traditional Portuguese pavement] style. The oasis theme might also be a reference to the {{wp|Alqueva Dam}}, which provides water to the drier southern Alentejo.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Asado Desert]]
| {{wp|Cresmina Dune}}
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| The most extensive coastal sand dune system in Portugal, where a cliff can be seen to the North. The circle of rocks where the Quaking Earth Titan is found might have been inspired by the {{wp|Almendres Cromlech}}, the largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Porto Marinada]]
| {{wp|pt:Costa Nova do Prado|Costa Nova do Prado}}/{{wp|Nazaré, Portugal|Nazaré}}
| {{wp|Central Region, Portugal|Central Region}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| The main inspiration is the coastal town of Costa Nova, as seen in its [https://i.imgur.com/tNpUjC1.png typical striped houses] and the [https://i.imgur.com/hl8pghX.png market's facade]. The layout of the town also matches [https://i.imgur.com/ZJA6obu.png Nazaré, with the lighthouse on a cliff] and a beach to the north. [https://i.imgur.com/IZLkJOK.png Ponta do Sol in Madeira Island] is also similar. The lighthouse might be inspired by the {{wp|Lighthouse of Praia da Barra}}. The market's interior resembles the [https://i.imgur.com/9j2EYFQ.png Mercado da Ribeira] in Lisbon.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[West Paldean Sea]]
| {{wp|Azores}}/{{wp|Berlengas}}
| {{wp|Azores}}/{{wp|Central Region, Portugal|Central Region}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| The larger archipelago might represent the Azores, being similar in scale and located at the same latitude. The smaller one matches the location of the Berlengas, off the coast of {{wp|Peniche, Portugal|Peniche}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Segin Squad's Base]]
| {{wp|Manteigas}}
| {{wp|Central Region, Portugal|Central Region}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| The location matches the [https://www.aldeiasdemontanha.pt/en/villages/manteigas/vale-glaci%C3%A1rio-do-z%C3%AAzere/ Zêzere Glacial Valley], the most representative of its kind in {{wp|Serra da Estrela}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[West Province (Area One)]]
| {{wp|Arrábida Natural Park|Serra da Arrábida}}/{{wp|Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park|Serra de Aire}}/{{wp|Consuegra}}
| {{wp|Lisbon Region}}/{{wp|Central Region, Portugal|Central Region}}/{{wp|Castille-La Mancha}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}
| This area appears to be a mix of [https://i.imgur.com/hxa8eTh.png Serra da Arrábida with its coastal mountains and low vegetation] and [https://i.imgur.com/hy8buPC.png Serra de Aire with its traditional windmills next to modern wind farms]. The windmills might also be inspired by {{wp|es:Molinos de Consuegra|such as those in Consuegra}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alfornada Cavern]]
| {{wp|Benagil|Benagil Cave}}
| {{wp|Algarve}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| One of the main landmarks of Algarve. It is also likely inspired by the {{wp|Moinhos Velhos Cave}} ("Old Windmills Cave") in Serra de Aire, referencing its proximity to the windmills of West Province (Area One).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Alfornada]]
| {{wp|Sagres (Vila do Bispo)|Sagres}}/{{wp|Seville}}
| {{wp|Algarve}}/{{wp|Andalusia}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}/{{wp|Spain}}
| The city's theme is inspired by the Moorish influence in southern Iberia. Its location matches the {{wp|Sagres Point}}, with many Algarve references such as its [https://i.imgur.com/DlIoR5i.png architecture], [https://i.imgur.com/dvsOLJ3.png historical chimneys], [https://i.imgur.com/BvcTpJr.png decorative dishes on walls] and the [https://i.imgur.com/pw8esz6.png square panels of Algarve Shopping]. There's also an {{wp|Armillary Sphere}}, possibly related to the {{wp|Sagres school}} or [https://i.imgur.com/JMN1t7x.png the one in Albufeira]. The ovens are based on [https://santorinidave.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Seville-Attractions-Centro-Andaluz-Arte-Contemporanio.jpg Seville's ceramic ovens].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Province (Area Six)]]
| {{wp|Sagres Point}}/{{wp|Praia da Marinha}}/{{wp|Roman Ruins of Milreu}}
| {{wp|Algarve}}
| {{wp|Portugal}}
| This area's [https://i.imgur.com/wn5uwXI.png semi-arid plateau reflects that of the Sagres Point]. The path leading to Alfornada is inspired by the cliffs, arches and caves of the [https://i.imgur.com/s8BrYfW.png western Algarve coast]. The ruins match the [https://i.imgur.com/bg3qrw9.png Roman ruins of Milreu, near Faro].
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[South Province (Area Two)]]
| Province of {{wp|Province_of_Cáceres|Cáceres}}/{{wp|Province_of_Badajoz|Badajoz}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}
| {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| These adjacent regions are characterized by hilly landscapes of dry grass and olive groves.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cortondo]]
| {{wp|es:Eurociudad Badajoz-Elvas-Campomayor|Eurociudad}} {{wp|Badajoz}}-{{wp|Elvas}}-{{wp|Campo Maior, Portugal|Campo Maior}}/{{wp|Redondo, Portugal|Redondo}}
| {{wp|Extremadura}}/{{wp|Alentejo}}
| {{wp|Spain}}/{{wp|Portugal}}
| The Japanese and English names seem to reference Redondo, while the town itself could be based on [https://eurobec.eu/ EuroBEC], a union of the cities of Badajoz, the largest in this region, Elvas, with its prominent [https://i.imgur.com/rPtzBmB.png yellow walls] and surrounding olive groves, and Campo Maior, with its "Festas do Povo" [https://i.imgur.com/JbgMCrh.png paper decorations resembling the ones under the Gym arena]. The large tree holding it might be a reference to {{wp|pt:Plátano do Rossio|Plátano do Rossio}}, the largest treetop in Iberia, in the center of {{wp|Portalegre, Portugal|Portalegre}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Great Crater of Paldea]]
| {{wp|Sierra de Guadarrama}}
| {{wp|Community of Madrid}}/{{wp|Castile and León}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The Sierra de Guadarrama is the highest mountain system in central Spain. Since ancient times, it has been called "The Seven Peaks of the Dragon", which could be the inspiration for the Paradox Pokémon.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Area Zero]]
| {{wp|Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park}}
| {{wp|Aragon}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| The landscapes of {{wp|Ordesa Valley}} are reminiscent of Area Zero, with its waterfalls and steep cliffs reaching above the clouds.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Area Zero Underdepths]]
| {{wp|es:Sistema del Cerro del Cuevón|Cuevón underground system}}
| {{wp|Asturias}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| With 1.589 meter, is the deepest cave system in the Iberian peninsula, an underground cave system full of little cliffs and vertical dim lighted tunnels in vertical and horizontal. The presence of the crystal tree in the underdepths can be a reference to the tree of the Hesperides Garden, a legendary tree of golden apples that some old world texts claimed was in the south of Spain and relationed with the {{wp|Tartessos}} people, a semi-legendary people that was believed were descendants of the atlantean people.
|}

===Kitakami===
The land of Kitakami is inspired by the northeastern region of Japan, the {{wp|Tohoku|Tōhoku region}} (東北地方 ''Tōhoku Chihō'', meaning "North East"); particularly {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}}, {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}, and {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}, the three northernmost prefectures on {{wp|Honshu|Honshū}}. Much like the real-world location, the land of Kitakami itself is well known for its countryside atmosphere as well as its mountains and rice paddles. 

The name "Kitakami" may be derived from the real-world {{wp|Kitakami River|river}}, {{wp|Kitakami Mountains|mountain range}}, or {{wp|Kitakami, Iwate|city in Iwate}}. Despite this, the terrain of the explorable areas of Kitakami in [[The Teal Mask]] is more similar to that of {{wp|Towada-Hachimantai National Park}} and neighboring areas on the borders of the three prefectures.

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| [[Mossui Town]]
| {{jwp|盛岡市}}
| {{wp|Morioka}}
| {{jwp|岩手県}}
| {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}}
| Morioka is the capital and largest city of Iwate Prefecture. It is located at the confluence of the {{wp|Kitakami River}} and its two tributaries, the {{wp|NakatsuRiver|Nakatsu}} and the {{wp|Shizukuishi River|Shizukuishi}}. It is usually considered the gateway to the Hachimantai mountain range that crosses the border of Iwate and Akita.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Apple Hills]]
| {{jwp|江刺市}}, {{jwp|奥州市}} or {{jwp|津軽地方}}
| {{wp|Esashi, Iwate|Esashi}}, {{wp|Ōshū, Iwate|Ōshū}} or Tsugaru region
| {{jwp|岩手県}} or {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}} or {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| These places are notable for their apple agriculture.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oni Mountain]] & [[Infernal Pass]]
| {{jwp|恐山}}
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| A Buddhist temple is located in the caldera of an active volcano and is considered to be a pilgrimage destination in Aomori Prefecture. In Japanese mythology, this mountain is believed to be one of the gates to the underworld.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crystal Pool]]
| {{jwp|宇曽利湖}}
| {{wp|Lake Usori}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| Lake Usori is a volcanic crater lake, located within same volcanic zone as Mount Osore. It is also known for being extremely acidic, due to hydrogen sulfide.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Chilling Waterhead]]
| {{jwp|龍泉洞}}
| {{wp|Ryūsendō}}
| {{jwp|岩手県}}
| {{wp|Iwate Prefecture|Iwate}}
| Doesn't geographically match, but it is one of the Japan's largest limestones caverns.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Timeless Woods]]
| {{jwp|白神山地}}
| {{wp|Shirakami-Sanchi}}
| {{jwp|青森県}} and {{jwp|秋田県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}} and {{wp|Akita Prefecture|Akita}}
|  This mountainous area includes the last virgin forest of Siebold's beech which once covered most of northern Japan. It is also notable for being the habitat of Japanese black bears.
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| [[Blueberry Academy]]
| {{wp|L'Umbracle}} and the {{wp|Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía}}
| {{wp|Valencian Community}}
| {{wp|Spain}}
| Both are futuristic buildings built near the water, the Palau de les Arts being an oval building built on the water and with glass windows. The footbridge that leads to the academy is reminiscent of the futuristic arches of the Umbracle.-->

===Real-world locations mentioned===
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|260px|Mewtwo overlooking a "faraway city" at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]
[[File:AG145 noodles.png|thumb|200px|Chinese noodles]]
* Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], [[Lt. Surge]] was known as "The Lightning {{wp|United States|American}}!". In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Journal entries state that he "is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America."
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], the equivalent location of their former real-world office in {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. Likewise, they have a building in [[Castelia City]], and are found on 22F, the same floor that their former offices were on in Carrot Tower.
* In the [[Generation I]] games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{tc|Scientist}} Taylor in the [[Silph Co.]] building mentions an international branch of Silph Co. In English, he states that the {{wp|Tiksi}} branch of the company is "in {{wp|Russia}}n no-man's-land". In the Japanese version, he states that the Ponaya Tunguska (Japanese: ポナヤツングスカ) branch is located "deep in Russia". Ponaya Tunguska appears to be a shortened form of the transliterated name of {{wp|Podkamennaya Tunguska (rural locality)|Podkamennaya Tunguska}} in Japanese (ポドカメンナヤツングースカ).
* {{p|Mew}} was originally discovered in the jungles of the {{wp|South America}}n country [[Guyana]]. This is mentioned in logs inside of Cinnabar Island's {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}.
* In Gold, Silver, {{v2|Crystal}}, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, {{jo|Webster}}, the guard in the [[gate]] north of [[Goldenrod City]], will give the player a {{p|Spearow}} holding mail to deliver. The Spearow is nicknamed {{wp|Kenya}}, the name of a country in {{wp|Africa}}.
* In the original Japanese version of FireRed and LeafGreen, Blaine refers to {{wp|Kyoto}}.
* Upon defeating Fisherman Bronson in the [[Sinnoh]] {{si|Battle Tower}}, he will say, "Why the emperor of fishing? It's an ancient Chinese legend...".
* A {{tc|Guitarist}} that can be battled in [[Generation IV]]'s {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} mentions that his guitar is actually a {{wp|Shamisen|Japanese instrument}}.
* Among the exhibits of the Nacrene museum, there is an African mask, referring to a place in the real world, in addition to being different from other exhibitions, which are related to the history of the Pokémon.
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Beartic}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, and {{p|Arctovish}}'s names are derived from a real-world location, the {{wp|Arctic}}.
* {{p|Arcanine}}'s {{game|Yellow}}, {{pkmn|Stadium}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold]] [[Pokédex]] entries state that it is mentioned in {{wp|China|Chinese}} legends.
* {{p|Parasect}}'s Stadium and FireRed Pokédex entries mention that its spores are used in medicine in China.
* {{p|Ponyta}}'s Stadium Pokédex entry mentions that it can clear the Eiffel Tower ({{wp|Tokyo Tower}} in the original Japanese version) in one leap, and its FireRed entry says that it can clear {{wp|Uluru|Ayers Rock}} in one leap.
* {{p|Poliwrath}}'s Gold, [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl]], {{v2|Platinum}}, HeartGold, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black, White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]] and [[Pokémon X and Y|X]] Pokédex entries mention its ability to swim the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}. Also, the direction of a Poliwrath's spirals depends on its geographical location. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], it instead refers to "the ocean".
* {{p|Xatu}}'s Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries mention that South Americans say that it can see both the future and past.
* {{p|Delibird}}'s Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokédex entries explain that a Delibird helped a famous explorer reach the top of {{wp|Mt. Everest}}. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it instead refers to "world's highest mountain," which is what Mt. Everest is to Earth.
* {{p|Regice}}'s Emerald Pokédex entry mentions {{wp|Antarctica|Antarctic}} ice.
* [[Galarian form|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} are implied to have been raised by Vikings in ancient times, and share many similarities with them.

===Real-world people and cultures mentioned===
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} and {{p|Hitmonchan}} are explicitly named after martial artists {{wp|Bruce Lee}} and {{wp|Jackie Chan}}, respectively. In other languages where their names are different, those names are likewise derived from real people.
* {{p|Snorlax}}'s design and Japanese name ''Kabigon'' are derived from [[Game Freak]] programmer [[Kōji Nishino]] and his nickname of "Kirby" (Japanese: カービィ ''Kābī''), which in turn is derived from {{wk|Kirby|the video game character of the same name}}.<ref>Shea, Brian (October 24, 2019). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20230805233026/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/more-burning-questions-for-the-pokemon-series More Burning Questions For The Pokémon Series]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived on August 5, 2023.)</ref> This is referenced in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, in which Nishino appears as a battleable NPC and his highest-leveled Pokémon is Snorlax.
* The core series games have featured staff members of [[Game Freak]] that typically [[Diploma|reward]] the player for completing the [[National Pokédex]], or occasionally through alternative methods. [[Shigeki Morimoto]] can be battled in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VII}}, and {{gen|VIII}} games; in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, he is fought in a Double Battle that also features director [[Kazumasa Iwao]].
* NPCs in the [[core series]] games are regularly named after real-world people.
** [[Johto Route 35]], [[Connecting Cave]], [[Hau'oli Cemetery]], and [[Viridian Forest]] (in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]) each contain a Trainer whose Japanese name is ''Ikue'' (in the latter two cases, this name was preserved in other languages as well) and who uses a Pikachu. [[Ikue Otani]] is the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]].
** [[Alola Route 5]] contains a [[Double Battle]] against trainers named Isa and Nico, named in honor of the daughters of [[Eric Medalle]], a Pokémon creative director who was killed in an accident during the time [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] were in development.<ref>[https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/03/21/pokemon-eric-medalle-seattle-weather-falling-tree/82094134/ Falling tree kills Pokémon designer and Detroit native Eric Medalle - Detroit Free Press]</ref>
** In {{game|Sword and Shield|s}}, an [[Artist]] NPC named Kapoor can [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player, a reference to British artist Anish Kapoor.
** In {{game|Crystal}}, several Trainers in the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} are references to [[Staff of Pokémon Crystal|people involved in the creation of the game]].<ref>[https://iimarckus.org/i/tower-references/ iimarck.us - Battle Tower In‐Jokes]</ref>
*** {{tc|Guitarist}} Masuda is a reference to [[Junichi Masuda]], Crystal's music director.
*** {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Tajiri is a reference to Pokémon's creator, [[Satoshi Tajiri]], and his childhood fixation with bug catching.
*** {{tc|Scientist}} Mori is a reference to Akito Mori, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.
*** {{tc|Teacher}} Kawakami is a reference to Naoko Kawakami, who is listed under "special thanks" in Crystal.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} mentions the {{wp|hula}} dance to a [[Kimono Girl]] while in the [[Ecruteak City#Kimono Dance Theater|Kimono Dance Theater]].
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, six of the [[Seven Sages]] quote proverbs from several Chinese philosophers.
** [[Zinzolin]] quotes a proverb from ''{{wp|Mencius (book)|Mencius}}'' and a line from ''{{wp|Tao Te Ching}}'' at N's Castle.
** [[Gorm]] quotes a proverb from {{wp|Sun Tzu}}'s ''{{wp|The Art of War}}'' in Pinwheel Forest, and a line from both The {{wp|Analects}} and ''{{wp|Huainanzi}}'' at N's Castle.
** [[Bronius]] quotes another line from ''Tao Te Ching'' at N's Castle.
** [[Giallo]] quotes another line from ''Mencius'' at N's Castle.
** In the Japanese version, [[Ryoku]] quotes a line from ''{{wp|Zhuangzi (book)|Zhuangzi}}'' at N's Castle. In both versions, he also quotes a proverb by {{wp|Song Dynasty}} philosopher Hu Yin at N's Castle.
** [[Rood]] quotes another proverb from the Analects and made a reference to a Chinese idiom at N's Castle.
* In {{4v|Black|White}}, the woman in [[Mistralton City]] who normally gives a [[Heart Scale]] in exchange for ten [[Sweet Heart]]s will trade a Heart Scale for only five Sweet Hearts on {{wp|Valentine's Day}} and {{wp|White Day}}.
* {{p|Archeops}}'s name is possibly derived from ''Cheops'', the Greek name for Egyptian pharaoh {{wp|Khufu}}.

===Other references to the real world===
* In all of the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and some [[Spin-off Pokémon games|side series]] games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s [[Player's house|bedroom]]. This is a reference to the real-world gaming company that owns the [[Pokémon|franchise]].
* An old man at the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] says that the first manned flight to the moon was in 1969, same as in the real world.
* {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Gastly}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entries mention both Pokémon being able to easily knock out an {{wp|Indian Elephant}}, an [[Animals in the Pokémon world|actual animal]]. However, in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Raichu's entry instead mentions {{p|Copperajah}}.
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game.
* {{p|Porygon}}'s [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Pokédex entries mentions it was created "20 years ago", referencing the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green.
* Multiple references to the geographical relations between the real world locations the in-game regions are based on have been made throughout the games; for example, a {{tc|Swimmer}} on [[Galar Route 9]] says people have {{wp|List of successful English Channel swimmers|successfully swum}} between [[Kalos]] and [[Galar]].

==In the side series games==

[[File:Pokemon to real world Orre Arizona.png|thumb|right|200px|Comparison of Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to Arizona and northwestern Mexico, rotated 90 degrees clockwise]]

===Orre===
[[Orre]] is based on {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}, {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> Many areas in Orre bear similarities to other locations in Arizona and northern Mexico as well, though it's not confirmed if these are intentional references.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4; width:15%" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | State
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Phenac City]]
| {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| Both cities were founded when a man brought water to the city and have similar names.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pyrite Town]]
| {{wp|Aguila}}/{{wp|Wickenburg}}/{{wp|Sonoyta}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Sonora}}
| Likely inspired by local smuggling routes and former mining towns such as Aguila and Wickenburg, or Sonoyta, Sonora, commonly used to illegally cross the border.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Agate Village]]
| {{wp|Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| Agate Village is a mountainous, forested town, much like Flagstaff, which is located in the mountains north of Phoenix and has some prominent alpine forests due to its higher elevation.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Gateon Port]]
| {{wp|Lake Havasu City, Arizona|Lake Havasu City}}/{{wp|San Felipe, Baja California|San Felipe}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}/{{wp|Baja California}}
| Lake Havasu City and Gateon Port are towns located beside large bodies of water near Phoenix and Phenac, and are home to lighthouses and unusual bridges. Could also be based on San Felipe, Baja California, another coastal port town with square docks, which matches Gateon Port's location geographically, assuming Orre in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|Pokémon XD]] is equivalent to the area around the {{wp|Gulf of California}} rotated 90 degrees clockwise (seen in the picture to the right).
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Battle]]
| {{wp|San Francisco volcanic field}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| An area of dormant volcanoes in Arizona, located near Flagstaff. May be specifically based on {{wp|Humphreys Peak}}, the highest peak of the range, or any of the nearby {{wp|cinder cone}}s in the area.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
| {{wp|Black Canyon City, Arizona}}
| {{wp|Arizona}}
| A small town north of Phoenix that was once a popular stop along the railway from Phoenix to Prescott. The home of two of its first inhabitants still stands, as a historical site, that bear a passing resemblance to the rubble behind the traincar.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Citadark Isle]]
| {{wp|Isla Ángel de la Guarda}}/{{wp|Isla San Luis}}
| {{wp|Baja California}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Isla San Luis could be the primary inspiration for the design of the island, including the large volcanic center. Isla Ángel de la Guarda is home to unique species of snake and mouse, as well as a diverse range of other animal life, which may have inspired the amount of [[Shadow Pokémon]] encountered on the island.
|}{{-}}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:Pokémon to real world Fiore Okayama Hyōgo Shodo Island.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Fiore to Okayama and Hyōgo Prefectures, and Shōdo Island]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Japan.png|thumb|left|251px|The map of Japan showing the speculative locations of the spin-off Japanese Pokémon regions.]]
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-spinoff-North America.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of the Americas showing the speculative locations of the spin-off and side series American Pokémon regions.]]
===Pokémon Ranger series===
====Fiore====
[[Fiore]] appears to be based on {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}s, as well as {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}} in {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}, in {{wp|Japan}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ringtown]]
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
| Both have a nearby river on the west, forests on the opposite side, and are close to the coast. Unlike Kurashiki, however, Ringtown doesn't have a port and the river doesn't traverse the settlement.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Summerland]]
| {{jwp|福田港 (香川県)|Fukuda Port}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima, Kagawa|Shōdoshima}}, {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}
| In-game, a tourist references how the S.S. Fiore ferries to Summerland. Similarly, there is a ferry route connecting Fukuda to Himeji. A resort in Summerland is also referenced, and present in Fukuda.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fall City]]
| {{wp|Himeji}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}
| A port city lying east from Kurashiki. Similarly to Fall City, it has water streams running through.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Wintown]]
| {{wp|Mimasaka}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Fiore Temple]]
| {{wp|Himeji Castle}}
| {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture}}
| The best known of the Japanese castles
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Olive Jungle]]
| {{wp|Shōdoshima|Shōdo Island}}
| {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture}}
| A popular tourist destination, this island saw the first successful olive cultivation in Japan, hence its nickname Olive Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lyra Forest]]
| Forest areas neighboring {{wp|Asakuchi}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Sekra Range]]
| {{wp|Mount Hyōno}}/{{wp|Hiruzen}}
| {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Kisara Plain]]
| {{wp|Yoshiokakawakita Park}}, possibly also other parks.
| {{wp|Kurashiki}}, {{wp|Okayama Prefecture}}
|
|-style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Kalakka Desert (Unused)
| {{wp|Tottori Sand Dunes}}
| {{wp|Tottori Prefecture}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Vast desert dunes in the north of Kurashiki and Okayama that make up the only desert badland in Japan.
|}{{-}}

====Almia====
[[File:Pokémon to real world Almia Oshima.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Almia to Oshima and northern Honshu]]
[[Almia]] appears to be based on {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefectures}} within the {{wp|Oshima Peninsula}} in {{wp|Hokkaido}} and the very northern part of {{wp|Honshu}} in Japan.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture (subprefecture)
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Chicole Village]]
| {{jwp|松前町 (北海道)|松前町}}
| {{wp|Matsumae, Hokkaido|Matsumae}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vientown]]
| {{jwp|江差町}}
| {{wp|Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)|Esashi}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|檜山振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}})
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Vien Forest]]
| {{jwp|函館山}}
| {{wp|Mount Hakodate}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| Mount Hakodate attracts tourists for its view of Hakodate.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pueltown]]
| {{jwp|函館市}}
| {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| Hakodate and Pueltown are both port cities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Altru Park]]
| {{jwp|五稜郭|五稜郭公園}}
| {{wp|Goryōkaku|Goryōkaku Park}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| The Goryōkaku Tower overlooks Goryōkaku Park.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Altru Building]]<br>[[Altru Tower]]
| {{jwp|五稜郭タワー}}
| Goryōkaku Tower
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| The observation tower, which overlooks Goryōkaku Park, was rebuilt from 2004 to 2006.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Boyleland]]
| {{jwp|むつ市}}
| {{wp|Mutsu, Aomori|Mutsu}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Volcano Cave|Boyleland Volcano]]
| {{jwp|恐山}}
| {{wp|Mount Osore}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Shiver Camp]]
| {{jwp|ニセコ町}}
| {{wp|Niseko, Hokkaido|Niseko}}
| {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|後志総合振興局}}）
| {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Shiribeshi Subprefecture|Shiribeshi}})
| Niseko is home to multiple ski resorts.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haruba Village]]
| {{jwp|青森市}}
| {{wp|Aomori, Aomori|Aomori}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| The Port of Aomori operates ferries to {{wp|Hakodate, Hokkaido|Hakodate}}.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haruba Desert]]
| {{jwp|猿ヶ森砂丘}}
| {{wp|Sarugamori Sand Dunes|Sarugamori Sand Dunes}}
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| One of the few deserts in Japan, and the only in the north of the country. In real life, the zone is not an arid yellow sand deserte like the games, instead, is a zone of sand dunes adjacent to a beach.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Almia Castle]]
| {{jwp|志苔館}}
| {{wp|Shinoridate|Shinoridate}} and other castles of the peninsula
| {{jwp|青森県}}
| {{wp|Aomori Prefecture|Aomori}}
| Shinoridate is a ruined fort, close to Hakodate, its famous for the ''Shinori Hoard'', a treasure of ninety-three golden coins from various parts of Asia (in reference to the treasure of the Almia castle). Another posible inspiration can be the {{wp|Matsumae Castle|Matsumae Castle}}, the only continental-style japanese castle in Hokkaido, and the only in perfect condition, much like the Almia castle. 
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Capture Arena]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{jwp|渡島大島}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Oshima (Hokkaido)|Ōshima}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|北海道}}（{{jwp|渡島総合振興局}}）
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Hokkaido}} ({{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}})
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | The uninhabited island is also a nature preserve.
|}{{-}}

====Oblivia====
[[File:Pokémon to real world Oblivia Oki Islands.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Oblivia to the Oki Islands]]
[[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Prefecture
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dolce Island]]
| Kamijima Island
| 神島
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Renbow Island]]
| {{wp|Chiburijima}}
| {{jwp|知夫里島}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Cocona Village]]
| {{wp|Chibu, Shimane|Chibu Village}}
| {{jwp|知夫村}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mitonga Island]]
| {{wp|Nakanoshima (Shimane)|Nakanoshima}}
| {{jwp|中ノ島 (島根県)|中ノ島}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Faldera Island]]
| Matsushima Island
| 松島
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sophian Island]]
| {{wp|Dōgojima|Dōgojima}}
| {{jwp|島後}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| It is the largest island of the Oki archipelago and the one that contains the capital of the islands.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aqua Resort]]
| {{wp|Okinoshima, Shimane|Okinoshima City}}
| {{jwp|隠岐の島町}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| Both are the largest and most populated cities of their islands. Both are port cities.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mt. Sorbet]]
| Mt. Daimanji
| {{jwp|大満寺山}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| Both are the tallest mountains in the islands.
|-
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tilikule Island]]
| {{wp|Takeshima}}
| {{jwp|竹島}}
| {{wp|Shimane Prefecture}}
| {{jwp|島根県}}
| 
| 
|}{{-}}

===New Pokémon Snap===
====Lental====
[[Lental]] may be based on the {{wp|Galápagos Islands}} in {{wp|Ecuador}}. The Galápagos Islands have a notable variety of {{wp|endemic species}} and have been historically important to ecological research, due to the different island's distinct environment and wildlife, most famously in the {{wp|Second voyage of HMS Beagle}}. Lental's islands seem to exaggerate this distinctiveness, presenting several very distinct environments in just a small selection of islands.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Florio Island]]
| {{wp|Floreana Island}}
| Name sounds evocatively similar, and its shape is not unlike the real island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Belusylva Island]]
| {{wp|Isabela Island (Galápagos)|Isabela Island}}
| A similar case of being reminiscent of the real island's shape and name.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Maricopia Islands]]
| {{wp|Tortuga Bay|Santa Cruz Island (Galápagos)}}
| This bay has a preserved beach, notable for its abundance of aquatic life.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Voluca Island]]
| {{wp|Santiago Island (Galápagos)|Santiago Island}}
| Similar to what appears in the map art for Voluca, this island contains two overlapping volcanoes.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Durice Island]]
| {{wp|San Cristóbal Island|San Cristóbal Island}}
| Contains the freshwater lake {{wp|El Junco}}. It is made up of several extinct volcanoes.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Aurus Island]]
| {{wp|Española Island|Española Island}}
| One of the smaller islands, the most southerly, and is thought one of the oldest geographically.
|}
{{-}}

===Pokkén Tournament===
====Ferrum====
[[File:Iriomote and Ferrum comparison image.png|thumb|200px|Comparison of Iriomote Island to the Ferrum region]]
[[Ferrum]] may be based on {{wp|Iriomote Island}}, the largest of the {{wp|Yaeyama Islands}} in {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}}, Japan. It seems to have had some of its islands brought closer into the mainland, and also submerged and merged parts of the geography. Alternatively, it may also be derived from {{wp|Sardinia}} as some of the landscape and architecture have similar features.

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Old Ferrum Town]]
| {{wp|Nuxis}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Techne City]]
| {{wp|Cagliari}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tellur Town]]
| {{wp|Dolianova}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ferrum Stadium]]
| {{wp|Pineta di Musei}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Selen Island]]
| {{wp|San Pietro Island}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Neos City]]
| {{wp|Teulada, Sardinia|Teulada}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Haunted House]]
| Villaggio Minerario Asproni
| An old mining village outside the city of {{wp|Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias}}, now an open-air museum.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Thalia Beach]]
| Cavoli Island
|
|}
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The TCG is home to a few specific regions, which are more loosely based than the game regions seem to be, opting instead to provide an overall impression of a real world region. Nonetheless, their motifs and inspirations still seem somewhat coherent to real world geography, and like the games, use artistic licence to produce art for the sets that provides an overall story to the visuals.

===[[Puzzle Continent]]===
[[File:Puzzle continent detailed.png|thumb|A map of the continent - showing the landscape from the bottom penninsula, pointing north]]
The e-card sets, such as [[Aquapolis]] and [[Skyridge]] are constituted of four Japanese sets which included promotional material revealing the [[Puzzle Continent]] as their setting. Judging by the overall appearance and several other factors, such as geographical features and certain relics and motifs, the continent could be said to be an amalgamated {{wp|South America}}, which has either been condensed and rearranged, or not represented to scale on the map. Much of the continent seems to be centered around the {{wp|Andean States}}, as the map points north from what looks to be a small peninsula, potentially based on the {{wp|Tierra del Fuego}}. Material released on the topic does claim that the map is a work of imagination on the part of its creator. 

{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[The Town on No Map (TCG)]]
| {{wp|Buenos Aires}}
| {{wp|Argentina}}
| Aside from the coastline being similar for both, the {{wp|Art Deco}} clock tower and surrounding buildings, seen in some concept art as well as on many cards such as [[Growlithe (Aquapolis 80)]] and both [[Umbreon (Aquapolis 41)]] and [[Umbreon (Aquapolis H29)]] resemble the {{wp|Torre Monumental}} clock tower in Buenos Aires. The red {{wp|double-decker bus}} seen in that last card could also allude to the cities use of such buses, and the numerous canals could be a reference to {{wp|Tigre, Buenos Aires}}, just outside the main city, or the {{wp|Puerto Madero}} waterfront area. The power plant, which seems to be relatively close to the town's port might be an allusion to the Dr. Carlos Givogri power plant, found likewise inside the {{wp|Port of Buenos Aires}}. Furthermore, the lighthouse from the set somewhat resembles the one on top of The Yacht Club Argentino, in Puerto Madero, but might also be loosely based on {{wp|Palacio Barolo}}.

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Undersea Ruins (Aquapolis 138)]]
| {{wp|Tulum}}
| {{wp|Mexico}}
| The ruins are the only truly coastal {{wp|Pre-Columbian}} ruins, and similarly to the location on the [[Puzzle Continent]], situated on a peninsula, namely the {{wp|Yucatán peninsula}}, which is at the top end of the real world continent. Therefore, the strongest candidate for inspiration of a real place for these ruins is probably this site; however, due to the ancient Greek style of architecture and unmatching geographical location, it could also be a nod towards theories of {{wp|Atlantis}} being located near {{wp|South America}}.

|- style="background:#fff"
| Giant Tree [[Flaaffy (Aquapolis 47)]]
| {{wp|Los Alerces National Park}}
| {{wp|Argentina}}
| This park could be one of a number of possible inspirations. It is known for its enormous {{wp|Fitzroya}} trees, one of which, known as Alerzal Milenario, is 57 metres (187&nbsp;ft) tall, 2.2 metres (7.2&nbsp;ft) in diameter, and 2,600 years old. The park is also close to the border of Chile, and the La union region, where other such massive specimens live such as El Gran Abuelo, which has an 11&nbsp;m (36&nbsp;ft) wide tree trunk.

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Apricorn Forest (Aquapolis 118)]]
| {{wp|Bosque Andino Patagónico}}
| {{wp|Argentina}}
| This forest full of {{wp|Apricorns}} might be an allusion to the patagonian andean forests, based on its geography. These forests are very dominated by tree growth, and include many fruiting trees, particularly berries such as the {{wp|Berberis microphylla}}, {{wp|Aristotelia chilensis}} {{wp|Gevuina}} and many more.

|- style="background:#fff"
| Crop Circles [[Exeggcute (Aquapolis 77)]]
| {{wp|Moray (Inca ruin)}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| Whilst not strictly speaking a crop circle, the Incan ruins of Moray does closely resemble the shape shown on the cards. The concentric circles were used for farming purposes, as terraced crops would be irrigated and lower crops would be out of the sunlight. Alternatively, it could be based on {{wp|geoglyphs}} found in after deforestation in the {{wp|Amazon Rainforest}} which are circular.

|- style="background:#fff"
| Geoglyph [[Ho-Oh (Skyridge 149)]] 
| {{wp|Nazca Lines}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| These geoglyphs are the most obvious reference to a real location, and indicate this area of the continent takes inspiration from {{wp|Peru}}. The particular reference to [[Ho-Oh]] and appearance of the {{wp|geoglyph}} is actually a very close match to a particular formation, known as 'The Condor'.

|- style="background:#fff"
| Split Earth [[Pineco (Skyridge 85)]]  
| {{wp|Colca Canyon}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| An enormous {{wp|canyon}} in Peru, this incredibly deep formation brings to mind a tremendous split in the earth. It is 43 miles long, and is up to 2000&nbsp;m (6600&nbsp;ft) deep at its deepest points. The massive crack in the earth featured in this set is located at the bottom and travels down a huge canyon, which might have been an expression of the vastness of this real world canyon. 

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Underground Lake (Skyridge 141)]]
| {{wp|Sima Pumacocha}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| Underneath the great split, there is said to be an underground lake where [[fossil Pokémon]] still live. Not long before the set released, this cave, not too far from the Colca Canyon, was thought to be the world's deepest, at places reaching 638&nbsp;m (2093&nbsp;ft) deep. It contains an underground stream and many {{wp|Ammonites}} were found in its various tunnels. 

|- style="background:#fff"
| Crater Village [[Meowth (Skyridge 78)]]
| {{wp|Huacachina}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| A very convincing inspiration for the crater village in the set - based around an {{wp|oasis}} in an area close to the Nazca lines. Even the simple buildings with a white square appearance are reminiscent of the real village, and the {{wp|sand dune}} around the real location mirrors that crater of the set's village. 

|- style="background:#fff"
| Stone Circle [[Kadabra (Skyridge 69)]]
| {{wp|Sillustani}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| One of the few stone circles found in South America, these jagged rocks in a circle match well with the rectangular shaped {{wp|menhir}} on the card art. This shape was significant in determining their pre-{{wp|Incan}} origins, as the {{wp|Qulla}} people used rectangular edges whilst Inca tended not to. The stone circles were actually the foundations of a tower-like tomb called a {{wp|chullpa}}. 

|- style="background:#fff"
| Cave Art [[Ditto (Skyridge 51)]]
| {{wp|Toquepala Caves}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| These small caves resemble quite closely the art on the card art, even down to the caves in the card art showing the cave paintings close by the entrance; the real life caves are only around 5&nbsp;m (16&nbsp;ft) deep. 

|- style="background:#fff"
| Geysers [[Machoke (Skyridge 38)]]
| {{wp|Puyehue-Cordón Caulle}}
| {{wp|Chile}}
| This area is an active volcanic area, that features many geyser-like {{wp|Fumeroles}} and several boiling {{wp|hot springs}}, which experienced an eruption in 2012 (long after the set was released). In particular, a landscape that looks particularly similar to this one appears in the card [[Staryu (Skyridge 103)]]. These geysers might instead be based on {{wp|El Tatio}}, which are more correctly actual {{wp|Geysers}}, but this doesn't relate much to their apparent geographical location on the map.

|- style="background:#fff"
| Caldera Lake [[Diglett (Skyridge 50)]]
| {{wp|Todos los Santos Lake}}
| {{wp|Chile}}
| A similar landscape to the card art, this lake is the result of the nearby volcanic activity from nearby {{wp|Osorno}} and {{wp|Calbuco}}, similarly to which the set's promotional material claims the water landscapes from this set are all derived from volcanic activity. 

|- style="background:#fff"
| Waterfall [[Magikarp (Skyridge 75)]]
| {{wp|Petrohué Waterfalls}}
| {{wp|Chile}}
| This waterfall is part of a rapid river, claimed by promotional material to be volcanic in origin. If so, then this waterfall and rapids may be a depiction of the Petrohué river and waterfall. The river originates from the Todos los Santos Lake - and both are volcanic in nature, and this may match up to how the caldera lake  might flow into the waterfall in the card art. The river contains {{wp|andesite}}, a volcanic rock, and like the river in the card art, has a fast flow - torrents can become quite dangerous in the rainy season.

|- style="background:#fff"
| [https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/30/Mysterious_Moutain_birds.jpg Mysterious Mountain]
| {{wp|Torres del Paine National Park}}
| {{wp|Chile}}
| Three striking {{wp|granite}} peaks jut out, known as Torres d'Agostini, Torres Central and Torres Monzino. These closely resemble the mountains used in the set - though the set is not always consistent in how they are depicted. The promotional art tends to emphasise the spire-like formation that seems to match the Torres del Paine. In addition, the several lakes, shown on the map below the peaks, is probably a reference to the similarly located lakes in the park, such as {{wp|Grey Lake}}, {{wp|Lake Pehoé}}, {{wp|Nordenskjöld Lake}}, and {{wp|Sarmiento Lake}}. These lakes are glacial, some with small {{wp|Icebergs}} floating in them - which further matches the promotional art.

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ancient Ruins (Skyridge 119)]]
| {{wp|Machu Picchu}}
| {{wp|Peru}}
| The temple shown in the art for [[Moltres (Skyridge H20)]] has a stone dial shaped layout that is remincient of the {{wp|Intihuatana, Urubamba}}, a sacred stone that may have been by the {{wp|Inca}} as an {{wp|Astronomic}} clock, calendar or {{wp|sundial}}. An enigmatic site, it is associated with the Incan god of the sun, {{wp|Inti}} which may be the inspiration for the veneration the temple has for the [[legendary birds]].

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mystery Zone (Skyridge 137)]]
| {{wp|Diquís Spheres}}
| {{wp|Costa Rica}}
| The 'Finca 6' site hosts these mysterious {{wp|Petrospheres}} and has a layout closely matching the art for this card - even the sunken spheres are present. The spheres themselves, [[Miracle Sphere α (Skyridge 129)]], [[Miracle Sphere β (Skyridge 130)]] and [[Miracle Sphere γ (Skyridge 131)]] have their Japanese attack text reference [[Moltres]], [[Articuno]] and [[Zapdos]] respectively, further pointing to these Pokémon's significance in this region.

|}{{-}}

===[[Holon]]===
The [[Delta Species]] based sets surrounding areas might be based in {{wp|South East Asia}}, perhaps specifically the {{wp|Philippines}}, as some of the motifs, backgrounds and aesthetics seem to indicate this as an inspiration. Whilst certain regions can be seen as likely allusions to real places, trying to identify specific locations is less clear cut. 
 
{| class="roundy" style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Specific location
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Holon]]
| {{wp|Lake Holon}}
| {{wp|T'boli, South Cotabato}}
| Similar geography; mountains surrounding a deep lake, and the card [[Latias δ (EX Holon Phantoms 11)]] even seems to show a fairly close match for the lake's shoreline and general appearance. The real lake inspires myths and legends that include a submerged advanced ancient civilisation and a great serpent beneath the depths, which might go some way to explain the Holon research tower and [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)]].

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Crystal Guardians]]
| {{wp|Palawan}}
| {{wp|Philippines}}
| Might be based on the general region of the island {{wp|Palawan}}, the Philippine's biggest habitat of {{wp|mangroves}}, which are featured in cards such as [[Gulpin (EX Crystal Guardians 33)]] along with sandy beaches with lush forested islets such as those found on [[Crystal Beach (EX Crystal Guardians 75)]].

|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Dragon Frontiers]]
| {{wp|Luzon}}
| {{wp|Philippines}}
| With its sky island seen on cards such as [[Typhlosion δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 12)]], may be inspired by the effect the {{wp|sea of clouds}} has on {{wp|Mount Pulag}} in the mountainous region of {{wp|Benguet}}, making the peak appear to be floating above the sky. The desert scenery in the set featured on cards such as [[Mareep δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 54)]] might be evocative of the desert areas of {{wp|La Paz Sand Dunes}}, found in the region of {{wp|Laoag}}, meaning [[Dragon Frontiers]] could be located generally on the island of {{wp|Luzon}}.

|}{{-}}

===Real-world locations mentioned===
* In the TCG [[Secret Mission (Gym Heroes 118)]] card, the map in the background shows German occupied Poland during World War II: Warsaw is located right above Raichu's right ear, Białystok and Brest-Litowsk behind Lt. Surge, and the Silesian Border between Andreashütte and Festenberg right below Raichu's binoculars. The rivers Weichsel, Narew and Bug are also depicted.
* In the TCG [[Lucky Stadium (Neo Destiny 100)]] card, there is a promotional {{wp|New York City}} print with a {{p|Pichu}} and a {{p|Pikachu}} flying on a {{p|Charizard}} in New York City, with the {{wp|Empire State Building}} visible in the background.

==In the anime==
===Landscapes===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing notes}}
While the above locations are meant to correspond to the different regions around the real-life world, great liberties were taken with the design of their landscapes. Some of the designers have admitted to drawing inspiration from real-world locations outside their stated real-world counterparts, especially with locations depicted in [[Pokémon movie]]s.

{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
! [[File:Porta Vista.png|Porta Vista|200px]]
| [[Porta Vista]]
| {{wp|Acapulco}}
| {{wp|Guerrero}}, {{wp|Mexico}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Neon Town.png|Neon Town|230px]]
| [[Neon Town]]
| {{wp|Las Vegas}}
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Hollywood.png|Hollywood|230px]]
| [[Hollywood]]
| {{wp|Hollywood}}, {{wp|Los Angeles}}
| {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pummelo Island.png|Pummelo Island|230px]]
| [[Pummelo Island]]
| {{wp|Oban}}
| {{wp|Argyll and Bute}}, {{wp|Scotland}}
| Both are resort towns in an island, the houses of Pummelo had the same English architecture of Oban. The [[Pummelo Stadium]] is modeled after the {{wp|McCaig's Tower}}, a folly colosseum in a hill of the city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Big Town.png|Big Town|230px]]
| [[Big Town]]
| {{wp|Boston}}
| {{wp|Massachusetts}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Whitestone.png|Whitestone|230px]]
| [[Whitestone]]
| {{wp|Ostuni}}
| {{wp|Apulia}}, {{wp|Italy}}
| The white façade of Whitestone's buildings is reminiscent of the medieval town of Ostuni. Domed buildings in the background draw inspiration from Byzantine architecture, and flat-roofed structures mirror those of the city's real-world counterpart.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Devon Corporation anime.png|Devon Corporation|230px]]
| [[Devon Corporation]]
| {{wp|Toronto City Hall}}
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}
| In the anime, the Devon Corporation largely resembles the Toronto City Hall, the seats of the Toronto Municipal Government.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Sootopolis City anime.png|Sootopolis City|230px]]
| [[Sootopolis City]]
| {{wp|Santorini}}
| {{wp|Greece}}
| Like its name suggests, Sootopolis City was created in the wake of a volcanic eruption (per {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}). Similarly, Santorini, Greece, was formed as a result of the {{wp|Minoan eruption}}, which left a large {{wp|caldera}} that filled with water and became the current bay in the center of the island of Santorini (Thera). Both cities boast landscapes dotted with vivid blue domed roofs.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Solaceon Ruins anime.png|Solaceon Ruins|230px]]
| [[Solaceon Ruins]]
| {{wp|Ziggurat of Ur}}
| {{wp|Dhi Qar Governorate}}, {{wp|Iraq}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Area 28.png|Area 28|230px]]
| [[Area 28]]
| {{wp|Area 51}}
| {{wp|Nevada}}, {{wp|United States}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|Odyssey Village|230px]]
| [[Odyssey Village]]
| {{wp|Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours}}
| {{wp|Bourgogne-Franche-Comté}}, {{wp|France}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Kalos Canyon.png|Kalos Canyon|230px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Kalos Canyon]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Grand Canyon}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Arizona}}, {{wp|United States}}
| style="background:#fff" |
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Fleurrh Showcase theater.png|Fleurrh City|230px]]
| [[Fleurrh City]] showcase theater
| {{wp|Metz}} and the Pompidou
| {{wp|Grand Est}}, {{wp|France}}
| The modernist and undulating design of the theater could be based on that of the {{wp|Centre Pompidou-Metz}}, which also operates as a theater and show room.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Anistar Gym anime.png|Anistar City Gym|230px]]
| [[Anistar Gym]]
| Fusion between the {{wp|Observatory of Strasbourg}} and the {{wp|Strasbourg Mosque}}
| {{wp|Strasbourg}}, {{wp|France}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Gloire City.png|Gloire City|230px]]
| [[Gloire City]]
| {{wp|Menthon-Saint-Bernard}}
| {{wp|Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes}}, {{wp|France}}
| A coastal city located on Lake Annecy, famous for its medieval {{wp|Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard|Château}} perched above on a 660-foot-tall rock.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Eclipse Castle.png|Eclipse Castle|230px]]
| [[Eclipse Castle]]
| {{wp|Hikone Castle}}
| {{wp|Shiga Prefecture}}, {{wp|Japan}}
| 
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mega Island.png|Mega Island|230px]]
| [[Mega Island]]
| {{wp|Grand Bé}} and {{wp|Petit Bé}}
| {{wp|Brittany (administrative region)|Brittany}}, {{wp|France}}
| The first island is located on the outskirts of Saint-Malo but not as far out to sea as in the anime, Petit Bé houses a fort from the year 1667, which may inspire the structures of the Mega Island.
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Steelbound Town.png|Steelbound Town|230px]]
| [[Steelbound Town]]
| {{wp|Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton}}
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}
| Like Steelbound Town, which is an industrial town that sells industrial and contruction products, industrial plants in Hamilton also produce parts like for automotive, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, appliance, manufacturing, and pipe and tube industries. The name "Steelbound Town" also closely derives from Hamilton's nickname {{wp|Steel Town}}.
|}

====In the movies====
{| style="background:#2E83D2; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom:10px; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #81807A"
|-
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Movie
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Pokémon world
! style="background:#6AA9E4" colspan="2" | Inspiration
! style="background:#6AA9E4; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 5
| [[File:Alto Mare sunrise.png|Alto Mare|230px]]
| [[Alto Mare]]
| {{wp|Venice}}
| {{wp|Italy}}
| Venice's canals were likely an inspiration for the canals of Alto Mare.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 6
| [[File:Forina.png|Forina|230px]]
| [[Forina]]
| {{wp|Wulingyuan}}
| {{wp|Hunan}}, {{wp|China}}
| Wulingyuan is famed for its {{wp|karst}} formation of quartzite sandstone pillars. Along with its ravines and gorges, the site also features a lush forest, several caves, natural bridges, and waterfalls.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 7
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|LaRousse City|230px]]
| [[LaRousse City]]
| {{wp|Vancouver}}
| {{wp|British Columbia}}, {{wp|Canada}}
| Vancouver is the city with the best quality of life in Canada and like the movie, it is a very ecological city with many scientific facilities.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 8
| [[File:Cameran Palace.png|Cameran Palace|230px]]
| [[Cameran Palace]]
| {{wp|Neuschwanstein Castle}}
| {{wp|Bavaria}}, {{wp|Germany}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 9
| [[File:Samiya.png|Samiya|230px]]
| [[Samiya]]
| {{wp|Atlantis}} and {{wp|Colosseum}}
| {{wp|Rome}}, {{wp|Italy}}
| The design of the exterior of Samiya also closely resembles the Colosseum in Rome, one of Italy's most famous ancient landmark.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 10
| [[File:Alamos Town closer view.png|Alamos Town|230px]]
| [[Alamos Town]]
| {{wp|Barcelona}}
| {{wp|Catalonia}}, {{wp|Spain}}
| The Space-Time Towers are based on the uncompleted church of {{wp|Sagrada Familia}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 11
| [[File:Teni Village.png|Ten'i Village|230px]]
| [[Ten'i Village]]
| {{wp|Geiranger}}
| {{wp|Sunnmøre}}, {{wp|Norway}}
| A village that was nearly destroyed by a {{wp|glacier}}. It is based on a town in Norway, which is threatened by the possibility of the mountain Åkerneset eroding into the {{wp|fjord}}, causing a {{wp|Tsunami#Landslides|landslide-induced tsunami}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 12
|[[File:Michina Town.png|Michina Town|230px]]
| [[Michina Town]]
| {{wp|Meteora}}
| {{wp|Thessaly}}, {{wp|Greece}}
| Its landscape, which is filled with towering rock formations, resembles Meteora. Also, the architecture of the temples resembles that of ancient Greek temples.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 13
| [[File:Crown City.png|Crown City|230px]]
| [[Crown City]]
| {{wp|Amsterdam}}
| {{wp|The Netherlands}}
| Its modern buildings are based on the many new buildings in parts of Amsterdam, and the [[Pokémon Baccer World Cup|Pokémon Baccer]] stadium is based on the {{wp|Amsterdam Arena|Arena}}, the city's local football stadium.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 14
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|Eindoak Town|230px]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| {{wp|Gourdon, Alpes-Maritimes|Gourdon}}, {{wp|Tourrettes-sur-Loup}} and {{wp|Mont Saint-Michel}}
| {{wp|France}}
|
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 15
| [[File:Roshan City.png|Roshan City|230px]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| {{wp|Shinjuku, Tokyo|Shinjuku}}, {{wp|Shinagawa, Tokyo|Shinagawa}}, and Tennouzu Isle
| {{wp|Tokyo}}, {{wp|Japan}}
| The Roshan tower is inspired by the {{wp|Tokyo Skytree}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 16
| [[File:New Tork City.png|New Tork City|230px]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| {{wp|New York City}}
| {{wp|New York}}, {{wp|United States}}
| A giant sprawling city with many skyscrapers, a large park in the middle of the city resembling {{wp|Central Park}}, and a similar name. New Tork City as seen from above also resembles New York City's shape.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|Avignon Town|230px]]
| [[Avignon Town]]
| {{wp|Avignon}} and {{wp|Quebec City}}
| {{wp|France}} and {{wp|Canada}}
| A city in the south of France. The castle of Avignon Town, however, is based on the {{wp|Château Frontenac}}, a large hotel that overlooks {{wp|Quebec City}} much like Avignon Town's castle overlooks the town.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Orsay City.png|Orsay City|230px]]
| [[Orsay City]]
| {{wp|Toronto}}
| {{wp|Ontario}}, {{wp|Canada}}
| A city in southern Ontario famous for its port and city skylines. Like Toronto, Orsay City has a large port as well. The large mall in the city is based on the Toronto Eaton Centre, a large mall in the center of city.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|Diamond Domain|230px]]
| [[Diamond Domain]]
| {{wp|Cave of the Crystals|Naica crystal cave}}
| {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, {{wp|Mexico}}
| Colossal cave of several white crystals of Selenite in {{wp|Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua}}, and many of them are the largest in the whole world.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 17
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|Allearth Forest|230px]]
| [[Allearth Forest]]
| {{wp|Niagara Falls}}
| {{wp|Canada}} and {{wp|United States}}
| Like several elements of the movie based in Canada, the design of the waterfalls is quite similar to the Niagara Falls which are recognizable as vertical falls and two large walls of water.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 18
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Dahara City.png|Dahara City|230px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Dahara City]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|Dubai}} and {{wp|Abu Dhabi}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|United Arab Emirates}}
| style="background:#fff" | Dubai is located within the {{wp|Arabian Desert}} and houses some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The highest skyscraper is based on the {{wp|Burj Khalifa}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 19
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|Azoth Kingdom|230px]]
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]
| {{wp|Carcassonne}}
| {{wp|Occitanie}}, {{wp|France}}
| Occitanie is an ancient city famous for being the meeting point between the Mediterranean and the towns of the Massif Central (the inspiration for the Nebel Plateau). It is also recognizable by its enormous walls of the citadel.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 19
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|Nebel Plateau|230px]]
| [[Nebel Plateau]]
| {{wp|Massif Central}} and {{wp|Chaîne des Puys}}
| {{wp|France}}
| This area is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in the {{wp|Massif Central}}, which is a highland region containing large mountain ranges and vast plateaus full of greenery and rich biodiversity.
|- style="background:#fff"
| Movie 21
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" |[[File:Fula City.png|Fula City|230px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Fula City]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|San Francisco}} and {{wp|Los Angeles}} 
| style="background:#fff" | {{wp|California}}, {{wp|United States}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 
|}

===Real-world locations mentioned===
* In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{an|Misty}} fantasizes about {{wp|Paris}} and the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}}.
* In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', James says that the [[Fuchsia Gym]] looks like a {{wp|Japan|Japanese}} restaurant.
* In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', Melvin says he wanted to make it to {{wp|Las Vegas}}. In the Japanese version, he said that he wanted to make it to {{wp|Broadway}}.
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Meowth says, "Keep digging till you hit China!" to Jessie and James, who were digging for clam shells.
* In the {{wp|William Shakespeare}}-inspired episode ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?]]'', Misty described the town as like being in "merry old {{wp|England}}".
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Team Rocket are disguised as {{wp|Vikings}}. In the English dub, [[Brock]] says that he didn't know that Vikings still existed and {{Ash}} replies that they "mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}". This is a reference to the Minnesota Vikings, a football team in the area.
:*In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish dub}} of the movie, Ash says that they come from {{wp|Norway}}, a reference to the Norse Vikings who lived from the 8th to the 11th century.
:* In the {{pmin|Denmark|Danish dub}} of the movie, Ash tells Brock that the Vikings are mostly on trips in {{wp|Sweden}}, again referring to the Norse Vikings, but may also refer to {{wp|Vikingarna (band)|Vikingarna}}, a Swedish {{wp|dansband}}.
:* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}} of the movie, Ash quips that Vikings still live in the {{wp|Sipoo}} archipelago, referring to the fact that Sipoo was at the time mostly inhabited by Swedish-speaking Finns (another reference to Norse Vikings).
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "faraway city" that greatly resembles New York City. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance.
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', Misty makes a direct reference to the Earth, saying, "The Earth is so pretty." However, she may be referring to the landscape rather than the literal planet.
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the Pacific Ocean and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* In the English dub of ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Jessie]] talks about Antarctica, the place where their next assignment is located.
* In ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', an ad in {{an|May}}'s food guidebook mentions "Chinese noodles".
* A map of the Pokémon world seen in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'' centered on Unova features several landmasses resembling Europe and Scandinavia, with some of them either being rotated or flipped.
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} dub of ''[[BW28|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', while [[Ash's Oshawott]] was perfecting {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{an|Cilan}} states "{{tt|जाना था जापान पर पहुंच गए चाइना|We wanted to go to Japan, but ended up in China}}" (lit. ''Jānā thā Japan, par pahunch gaye China''), which refers to the real-world countries of {{wp|Japan}} and {{wp|China}}. The phrase itself can be interpreted roughly as "The aim and the result were different".
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the Eiffel Tower and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster.
* In the Hindi dub of ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' , {{MTR}} says "{{tt|हम सब जानते हैं कश्मीर से कन्याकुमारी तक|We know everything, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari}}" (lit. ''Ham sab jānte hain, Kashmīr se Kanyākumāri tak''). This is a common Indian saying, roughly translating to "Our knowledge is supreme", which refers to the Indian subcontinent's northernmost region, {{wp|Kashmir}}, and its southernmost city, {{wp|Kanyakumari}}.
* Starting with [[M16|the sixteenth movie]], each Pokémon movie features a recurring globe texture in the intro used to represent the Pokémon world (as opposed to simply featuring randomly-shaped, nondescript landmasses below the clouds): the globe texture features altered landmasses such as one resembling Africa but featuring only the Sahara Desert and the southern half being missing, a large island to the northwest of the Sahara-like landmass, the Arabian Peninsula missing several large chunks, a landmass resembling Australia but rotated 90 degrees clockwise in the middle of a body of water resembling the Indian Ocean, and the northeastern portion of Russia being missing. However, other parts of the globe remain virtually unchanged, like those resembling most of Europe, the Indian subcontinent, Central and Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea.
* In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', a holographic globe can be seen inside Lysandre Labs. The globe features continents similar to the real Earth, implying that the planet's continents may probably look very similar to that of the real Earth, and that all of the known regions in the Pokémon world may actually in fact be smaller parts of a much larger landmass.
* In the planetarium special ''[[Celestial Debris]]'', a map of the Pokémon world can be seen on a computer monitor. The map texture looks very similar to the one used to represent the planet in later Pokémon films, with three landmasses resembling North America, Europe, and eastern Russia all appearing upside down.

===Real-world people and cultures mentioned===
* In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Brock directly refers to the tale of {{wp|Noah}} who sent a {{wp|Columbidae|dove}} to find dry land after a {{wp|Flood myth|great flood}}, according to most Abrahamic religions.
* The Japanese version of the song [[Team Rocket Forever]] includes the lines 「ムサシ!/コジロウ!/関門海峡/門司/下関」"''Musashi!/Kojirō!/Kanmon Straits.../Moji.../Shimonoseki...''", referencing the famous duel that {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}} (the name basis for [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s Japanese names, Musashi and Kojirō) fought on an island in the {{wp|Kanmon Straits}}, which is located between {{wp|Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū|Moji}} and {{wp|Shimonoseki}}.
* The Japanese holiday ''{{wp|Hinamatsuri}}'' (means Doll Festival, but sometimes referred to as Girls' Day) is featured in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (dubbed as the [[Princess Festival]]).
* The Japanese holiday {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} (''Kodomo no Hi'') is featured in ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'' (dubbed as [[Kids Day]]).
* [[Christmas]] is mentioned several times in the anime and manga. [[Santa Claus]] is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] who first appeared in ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''. In the dub, Santa's home is called the [[North Pole]].
* In ''[[EP197|The Art of Pokémon]]'', James mentions the presence of {{wp|Pablo Picasso|Picasso}} and {{wp|Rembrandt}}'s paintings at his home.
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', Meowth asks if they saw the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in a {{wp|Lucha libre|Mexican wrestling}} movie.
* In ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', Jessie says that {{wp|Albert Einstein}} created the {{wp|Incandescent light bulb|light bulb}}. Max corrects her, saying that {{wp|Thomas Edison}} was the creator.

===Other references to the real world===
* In ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'', a painting within the resort created by {{p|Beheeyem}} bears a striking resemblance to ''{{wp|Relativity (M. C. Escher)|Relativity}}'' by {{wp|M. C. Escher}}.
* One of the hotels Ash and his group tried to stay at and ultimately failed to do so in the episode ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This!]]'' featured a painting of a tiger near grass, mirroring a similar painting found at {{wp|Azuchi Castle}}.
* The nameless movie May describes in ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'' is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic}}''.
* In {{an|Dawn}}'s flashback in ''[[DP161|Yes In Dee Dee, It's Dawn]]'', a teacher tells her students a tale about {{p|Buneary}} and {{p|Turtwig}}, which is similar to "{{wp|The Tortoise and the Hare}}".
* In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', Ash dreams about being in an alternate reality where no Pokémon exist and children attend regular school.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
In ''[[PS040|A Charizard...and a Champion]]'', a reference to Greek people was added in the English versions by [[Chuang Yi]] and [[VIZ Media|VIZ]], where {{adv|Blue}} says this: ''"As the Greek said, 'give me a long enough lever... and I can move the Earth'!"'' This quote is not present in the Japanese version.

==In the guidebooks==
===''The Official Pokémon Handbook''===
In ''[[The Official Pokémon Handbook|The Official Pokémon Handbook: Deluxe Edition]]'', {{p|Seel}}'s entry claims that "it lives in the freezing-cold {{wp|Artic}}".

==References==
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