A Traveler's Guide to the World of Pokémon/Regions/Sinnoh/Locations

This is a list of locations in the Sinnoh region of the games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Cities and towns Twinleaf Town Twinleaf Town フタバタウン Futaba Taun Futaba Town in original Japanese language versions is the town in which the protagonists of Diamond and Pearl, the player and their archrival, reside and from which they begin their journey across the region of Sinnoh. The Japanese name Futaba Town may refer to a Japanese word meaning bud or sprout 二葉 futaba; however, similarly to the English name, the kanji can be interpreted as two leaves. Sandgem Town Sandgem Town マサゴタウン Masago Taun Masago Town in original Japanese language versions houses the laboratory of Professor Rowan, an accomplished professor whose expertise concerns Pokémon, and features the game's first Pokémon Center and Pokémart. The Japanese name Masago Town refers to a Japanese word for sand 真砂 masago. Jubilife City Jubilife City コトブキシティ Kotobuki Shiti Kotobuki City in original Japanese language versions houses a television station, the Trainer's School, "Pokétch Company", the company which makes the Pokétch, and the Global Trade Station, which allows for trading over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Its English name is a play on the Japanese name, Kotobuki City; kotobuki 寿 is a Japanese expression similar to "Long life!" or "Congratulations!" Oreburgh City Oreburgh City クロガネシチ Kurogane Shiti Kurogane City in original Japanese language versions is a coal-mining city, home to the first Sinnoh region Gym Leader - Roark. It also houses a museum which revives the fossils of ancient Pokémon. The Japanese name Kurogane City may refer to a Japanese word for iron 黒鉄 kurogane. The English name is a reference to iron ore, which is a play on its Japanese name. Eterna City Eterna City ハクタイシティ Hakutai Shiti Hakutai City in original Japanese language versions is home to the second Gym Leader, Gardenia, as well as a Bicycle Shop and a Team Galactic building. The Japanese name Hakutai City refers to a Japanese name for oak 柏 haku. Veilstone City Veilstone City トバリシティ Tobari Shiti Tobari City in original Japanese language versions is home to the third Gym Leader, Maylene, as well as a Department Store, Game Corner, and Team Galactic's official Regional Headquarters and Warehouse. The Japanese name Tobari City refers to a Japanese word for curtain 帳 tobari. Celestic Town Celestic Town カンナギタウン Kannagi Taun Kannagi Town in original Japanese language versions is a small town just right next to Eterna City. The Japanese name Kannagi Town refers to a Japanese word for diviner 巫 kannagi. Pastoria City Pastoria City ノモセシティ Nomose Shiti Nomose City in original Japanese language versions is home to the fourth Gym Leader, Wake, as well as the Great Marsh, Diamond and Pearl's equivalent of the Safari Zone. The Japanese name is possibly derived from nose, meaning "ride," a play on the Great Marsh's train. Hearthome City Hearthome City ヨスガシティ Yosuga Shiti Yosuga City in original Japanese language versions is home to the fifth Gym Leader, Fantina, as well as the Pokémon Super Contest Hall. Solaceon Town Solaceon Town ズイタウン Zui Taun Zui Town in original Japanese language versions is home to a Day-care Center and is nearby the Solaceon Ruins, which contain the Unown. Its Japanese name, Zui Town refers to a word for "optional," a ploy on the fact that there are no important events in town. Canalave City Canalave City ミオシティ Mio Shiti Mio City in original Japanese language versions is home to the sixth Gym Leader, Byron. Canalave City also has a port in which the player can board a ship to Iron Island, an island off Sinnoh. The city also houses the Harbor Inn, which the player must access to capture Darkrai via an event. It's Japanese name, mio, means "shipping channel," referencing to the port. Snowpoint City Snowpoint City キッサキシティ Kissaki Shiti Kissaki City in original Japanese language versions is home to the seventh Gym Leader, Candice, and a temple containing the Legendary Pokémon Regigigas. Its Japanese name, Kissaki City, refers to a Japanese word for the point of a sword 鋩 kissaki. Sunyshore City Sunyshore City ナギサシティ Nagisa Shiti Nagisa City in original Japanese language versions is home to the eighth Gym Leader, Volkner, a market for buying seals that can be placed on Poké Balls and a lighthouse that overlooks the Pokémon League. Much of the city is powered by solar cells. Also, the leader of the Olivine City gym Jasmine is by the route to the Pokémon League. Its Japanese name, Nagisa City, refers to a Japanese word for shore 渚 nagisa. Pokémon League The Pokémon League ポケモンリーグ Pokemon Rīgu Headquarters is portrayed as a magnificent castle at the top of a large waterfall in Diamond and Pearl. Other areas Iron Island Iron Island こうてつじま Kōtetsu-jima Steel Island in original Japanese language versions is the training place of Riley, a trainer considered by many to be similar to Aaron of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, who gives the player a Riolu egg. Fullmoon Island Fullmoon Island まんげつじま Mangetsu-jima is home to the Legendary Pokémon Cresselia. It runs away after the player sees its picture. Newmoon Island Newmoon Island しんけつじま Shingetsu-jima is home to the Legendary Pokémon Darkrai, but can only be reached in conjunction with a Nintendo event. Battle Zone The Battle Zone バトルゾーン Batoru Zōn is home to the Battle Tower, where the player can get Battle Points, like in Hoenn's Battle Frontier. Similarly to Pokémon Emerald, Battle Points are won from battles and can be exchanged for goods and move tutoring services. Flower Paradise The Flower Paradise はなのらくえん Hana no Rakuen is unlockable via special event. Shaymin is available here. Mt. Coronet At Mt. Coronet テンガンざん Tengan-zan Mt. Tengan in original Japanese language versions, the player can evolve Nosepass into Probopass and Magneton into Magnezone, as well as catch Dialga in Diamond and Palkia in Pearl. Hall of Origin The Hall of Origin はじまりのま Hajimari no Ma is accessed with a special item called "Azure Flute," which must be obtained through a Nintendo event. The Pokémon Arceus resides in the Hall of Origin. Northeastern Sinnoh This small land formation houses four important locations: Stark Mountain ハードマウンテン Hādo Maunten Hard Mountain in original Japanese language versions, in which the player can find the legendary Pokemon Heatran, and three specific areas, the Fight Area ファイトエリア Faito Eria, the Survival Area サバイバルエリア Sabaibaru Eria and the Resort Area リゾートエリア Rizōto Eria. Álamos Town Alamos Town アラモスタウン Aramosu Taun is a town in the Sinnoh Region that appears in the movie Dialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai. In the town there is a Space-Time Tower 時空の塔 Jikū no Tō where Darkrai appears.