Meditating at Hot Springs increases the player’s maximum health, enhancing survivability throughout the game. Finding all 16 Hot Springs is required to unlock the "Body, Mind, and Spirit" trophy, making their discovery an important goal for completionists and players focusing on character upgrades.

Summary: All hot spring meditation locations by region
| Region | Hot spring location |
|---|---|
| Yotei Grasslands | Horizon View Hot Spring |
| Yotei’s Shadow Hot Spring | |
| Wild Clearing Hot Spring | |
| Hidden Cliff Hot Spring | |
| Ishikari Plain | Bear Rock Hot Spring |
| Kappa’s Hot Spring | |
| Smoky Mountains Hot Spring | |
| Cloud View Hot Spring | |
| Tokachi Range | Quiet Valley Hot Spring |
| Grassy Field Hot Spring | |
| Nayoro Wilds | Cave Path Hot Spring |
| Teshio Ridge | Red Crane Inn Hot Spring (requires 200 coins) |
| Black Bowl Hot Spring | |
| Valley View Hot Spring | |
| Oshima Coast | Distant Castle Hot Spring |
| Cliff View Hot Spring |
Special note: The Red Crane Inn Hot Spring in Teshio Ridge is the only one requiring payment. The innkeeper charges 200 coins to access it. Make sure you save up before heading there so you don’t miss out on this upgrade.
4 Hot springs in Yotei Grasslands

The starting hub region beneath Mt. Yōtei; wide open fields and the central connection point to other areas.
Horizon View Hot Spring

Yotei’s Shadow Hot Spring

Wild Clearing Hot Spring

Hidden Cliff Hot Spring

4 Hot Springs in Ishikari Plain

Broad open plains with a mix of wilderness and farmland, home to early puzzles and side activities.
Bear Rock Hot Spring

Kappa’s Hot Spring

Smoky Mountains Hot Spring

Cloud View Hot Spring

2 Hot Springs in Tokachi Range

Sweeping yellow grasslands and mountain ridges, forming the third major region of the game.
Quiet Valley Hot Spring

Grassy Field Hot Spring

1 Hot Spring in Nayoro Wilds
A remote, more isolated zone branching out from the central hub; designed as a shorter, self-contained adventure area.
Cave Path Hot Spring

3 Hot Springs in Teshio Ridge

A rugged ridge region, one of the “spoke” areas connected to the Grasslands; features inns and scenic overlooks.
Red Crane Inn Hot Spring (requires 200 coins)

Black Bowl Hot Spring

Valley View Hot Spring

2 Hot Springs in Oshima Coast
A scenic coastal zone with cliffs, temples, and seaside landscapes; home to the Reliquary of Faith.

Distant Castle Hot Spring

Cliff View Hot Spring

How to find and use each hot spring
Step 1
Travel to the general area shown on your region map. Hot springs are marked once you’ve uncovered their surrounding fog of war.
Step 2
Look for environmental cues. Rising steam, rock pools, and wooden signposts often indicate an onsen nearby.

Step 3
Approach the pool and interact with it to Rest. Atsu will undress and step in, triggering the meditation scene.

Step 4
Choose a reflection topic (similar to Tsushima). The dialogue offers a glimpse into Atsu’s mindset and journey.

Step 5
Once complete, you'll get a permanent increase to maximum health. Repeat this process at every hot spring until all are unlocked.

With each Hot Spring offering both gameplay advantages and moments of narrative reflection, these locations become an essential part of the adventure.
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