what is hoenn based off of
Region Map. Map of Hoenn in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Hoenn is a region in the Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Hoenn is based on the island of KyÅ«shÅ« in Japan and lies to the southwest of Kanto and Johto in the PokÃ©mon world. It is the only sea region so far, where you have to surf a lot.