Tokyo

From neon-lit skyscrapers to cherry trees and temples, Tokyo offers a vibrant mix of the ultramodern and the traditional. Consider starting your search outside of the metropolis in one of the stunning Natural Parks nearby, such as Ogasawara National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Sapporo Sapporo is the capital of the mountainous northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, and is one of the areas that inspired some of the earliest Pokémon settings. When you're not searching for Pokémon monsters in one of the many beautiful city gardens, stop for a bowl of noodles (Sapporo is known as the birthplace of miso ramen) to regain your energy. New York City

New York City is home to incredible architecture and multiple iconic sites, such as Times Square and the Empire State Building. Expect to come across some incredible wall murals and little hole-in-the-wall food joints during your hunt.

Paris

A city as beautiful as Paris would be an incredible place to play Pokémon GO , thanks to it's ornate streets and stunning monuments. Fingers crossed for finding a Jigglypuff on the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower.

San Francisco

Boasting a stunning coastline and a reputation for being one of the most tech-friendly cities in the world, San Francisco is a natural top choice for Pokémon GO players. The chances of coming across an excellent espresso are also pretty high, to encourage frequent refuelling.

Vancouver

With a condensed city center surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver offers incredible scenery while you're on the hunt for Pokémon. For monsters that are not on land, feel free to get creative and rent boats, kayaks or stand up paddle boards.

London

While the streets may be busy, London is an ideal walking city. With many side streets, historical buildings and iconic landmarks, it's easy enough to get lost without an app like Pokémon GO.

In addition to being a clever way to get people exercising without realizing it,is an incredible app for travelers . Why, you ask? As part of a player's quest to capture Pokémon monsters, users visit Pokéstops to gather rewards. Luckily for players (also known as trainers), Pokéstops have been intentionally placed at impressive buildings and historic landmarks, which means users frequently discover incredibly beautiful and interesting places during their quest to catch 'em all. The game is generally available worldwide (there are already many online articles describing how to download the game for cities that haven't been released yet), but naturally there are certain cities where the game truly excels. Harking back to the places that inspired the original fantasy settings in the Pokémon video game series, as well as few other travel and tech-friendly favourites, here are 7 cities that we really want to playin: