Ghost of Yōtei Travel Permit Guide

What to know

• You’ll need the travel permit to pass the gate into the Ishikari Plain region.
• It’s obtained during the early stages of the main quest “The Oni.”
• The permit is acquired by speaking to a beggar outside the gate and paying him coins.
• It serves purely as a progression item — not an equipable or upgradeable item.

In Ghost of Yōtei, the travel permit functions as a story-gate item — used to unlock new regions rather than boost your character’s power. The guards stationed at the Ishikari Plain gate won’t let you through without it, so it’s a mandatory step in your journey.

This mechanic ensures that you’ve completed key early-game objectives before moving on to higher-difficulty areas. Once you have the permit, it’s automatically registered in your quest inventory and allows seamless access through the gate.

How to get the travel permit in Ghost of Yotei

Here’s the complete process to obtain the travel permit in Ghost of Yōtei.

Step 1 – Reach the Ishikari Plain gate

Advance through the main quest “The Oni” until you arrive at the large northern gate leading toward Ishikari Plain. The guards here will stop you, requesting a travel permit to proceed.

Step 2 – Locate the beggar outside the gate

Turn around and look for a beggar sitting beside a campfire or broken cart near the gate entrance. He’ll stand out due to his dialogue prompt and distinctive clothing.

Step 3 – Talk to the beggar and learn about the permit

Speak to him to learn that he can “arrange” a travel permit for the right price. This interaction triggers a short conversation about the corrupted guards and the underhanded trade of permits.

Step 4 – Pay the beggar the required coins

You’ll need to pay him a small number of coins. If you don’t have enough, complete side-quests or loot chests nearby before returning. After payment, he’ll hand over the Travel Permit item.

Step 5 – Return to the guards and enter Ishikari Plain

Head back to the gate. When you approach, the guards will recognize the permit automatically and grant you passage. This officially unlocks the Ishikari Plain region, marking your progress in the “The Oni” questline.

Why you need the travel permit

The travel permit isn’t just a collectible — it’s a mandatory pass that ties directly to the game’s regional progression system.

The game uses this permit to pace your exploration — ensuring you’re ready for the tougher enemies and advanced missions that await in Ishikari Plain.

Tips for getting and using the permit

Have enough coins

Make sure to loot or complete smaller tasks before reaching the gate to afford the beggar’s price.

Don’t skip the beggar

Some players miss him entirely, thinking the gate can be bypassed — it can’t.

Check your inventory

Once you have the permit, it appears in the quest item section automatically.

Prepare for tougher fights

Enemies in Ishikari Plain have higher stats, so upgrade your weapons and skills before proceeding.

No reuse needed

The permit is consumed for story purposes — you don’t need to equip or present it manually after entry.

How to prepare for Ishikari Plain after getting the permit

Once you enter Ishikari Plain, the environment and enemy behavior shift noticeably. Here’s how to get ready before crossing the gate:

Unlocking Ishikari Plain with the travel permit

The travel permit in Ghost of Yōtei is a straightforward but vital quest item that unlocks access to the Ishikari Plain region. You obtain it by paying a beggar near the gate during “The Oni” quest, and once in hand, it opens a new phase of the game’s exploration and story. While it doesn’t boost stats or abilities, it’s a core part of the game’s world progression and pacing — the step that turns your journey from the Golden Foothills into the heart of Yōtei’s wild frontier.