About
The Kanto Region is a fictional region in the Pokémon universe, and it is the setting for the original Pokémon games. Its places will be familiar to anyone who grew up with those games, and it offers a useful way into the wider world of the series for newcomers too. Note that the facts here describe a fictional setting; the region is drawn from Japan, but it is not a real travel destination you can visit as such.
What you will find
Kanto is best known for its towns and cities, which are the places players move between as they explore. Two of its named locations stand out:
- Pallet Town, a small starting town and the home of the series' early adventures.
- Saffron City, a larger city that gives the region its urban centre.
Who it suits
Kanto is a good fit for fans who want to revisit the places that started it all, and for anyone curious about how a fictional region is built from its towns, routes and landmarks. Because it is a game setting rather than a physical place, a visit means exploring it through the games, the series' related media, or the fan communities that discuss its locations.
If you are planning a trip to Japan itself, the setting may still be a pleasant reason to explore the country, but the facts given here do not describe any specific real-world sites linked to the region.
