Ghost of Yotei features several major collectible categories, each with unique locations and functions. There are a total of 310 collectibles, including puzzles, maps, weapons, and more.
Most collectibles are marked when near; some, like Nine Tails’ Puzzle Boxes or Ainu Items, are not.
Table of Every collectible type in Ghost of Yotei
| Collectible type | Count | Short description |
|---|---|---|
| Nine Tails’ Puzzle Boxes | 12 | Hidden puzzle-box locations (not marked on map); rewards depend on pickup order. |
| Special Places | 10 (trophy count) | Bow at each to trigger environmental effects (more exist, 10 count for trophy). |
| Mountain Reliquary Puzzles | 5 | Fox-statue reliquary puzzles across regions. |
| Fox Dens | 11 | Follow foxes to shrines; each grants a charm. |
| Wolf Dens | 10 | Investigate bodies, chase wolves, clear camps. |
| Sumi-e Paintings | 18 | Scenic paintings (15 required for trophy). |
| Bamboo Strikes | 15 | Strike challenges spread across regions (some auto-complete during story). |
| Shrine Climbs | 13 | Shrine vertical challenges that grant charms. |
| Hot Springs | 16 | Bath locations; some tied to quests/armor. |
| Altars of Reflection | 61 | Widely scattered altars with varied unlock methods. |
| Pillars of the Fallen | 20 | Map-spread pillars (one location currently unconfirmed). |
| Ainu Items | 30 | Quest- and map-based Ainu artifacts; some are quest rewards. |
| Dueling Trees | 6 | Ronin duel locations (one unlocks after others). |
| Shamisen Songs | 8 | Songs obtained from encounters; they guide to other collectibles. |
| Armor sets | 12 | Armor and vanity gear (some tied to tales/bounties); |
| Melee weapons | 5 | Story/sensei/mythic tale rewards. |
| Ranged weapons | 4 | Vendor and story-sourced ranged arms. |
| Quickfire weapons | 5 | Quick-use items (bombs, smoke, etc.). |
| Yotei Six camps | 22 | Camp locations (many tied to Yotei Six content). |
| Bounties | 31 | Named bounty targets for the Master Bounty Hunter trophy. |
List of all collectibles in Ghost of Yotei
Here is a comprehensive list of all collectibles in Ghost of Yotei, categorized by type:
12 Nine Tails' Puzzle Boxes
All are found in Teshio Ridge (snowy north). Each location provides a puzzle box, but the name and reward you get depends on pick-up order.
- Sakura Woods: Puzzle is on the ground, held by a dead enemy under wooden structure.
- Sentinel Forest (Kitsune Altar): South-East of Sentinel Forest Camp, Kitsune Altar.
- Shipwreck Shoal (Kitsune Altar): East-most road near shoreline, halfway between “Sarufutsu River” and “Shipwreck Shoal”.
- Sarobetsu Forest (Kitsune Altar)
- Teshio Coast (Kitsune Altar): At altar in Teshio Coast.
- Crossroads Trading Post (Yotei Six Camp): At the front of Altar of Reflection in camp.
- Snow Drift Springs Hideout (Yotei Six Camp): Hidden camp, accessed via puzzle at Snow Drift Springs Shrine, Crimson Forest.
- Snow’s Blight Hideout (Yotei Six Camp): Hidden camp, entered through puzzle at Snow’s Blight Shrine NW Teshio Ridge.
- Nakajima Ice Cave Hideout (Yotei Six Camp): Hidden camp from puzzle at Nakajima Ice Cave NW Sarobetsu Lake.
- Deserted Village (Yotei Six Camp): Clear enemies, get box at Altar of Reflection.
- Soya Port (Yotei Six Camp): Save prisoner in camp, at Altar.
- Cape Inari Hideout (Yotei Six Camp): Hidden camp, puzzle at Cape Inari Shrine, northernmost map edge.
Puzzle Box rewards & solutions (given by collection order, not location):
- Interesting Box: Charm of the Wary Opponent
- Peculiar Box: 750 Coins
- Fascinating Box: 7 Iron Sand
- Curious Box: 1500 Coins
- Intricate Box: 8 Shinobi Steel
- Manageable Box: Charm of Drunken Adversary
- Perplexing Box: 1500 Coins
- Devious Box: 10 Iron Sand
- Challenging Box: 8 Shinobi Steel
- Surprising Box: 2000 Coins
- Elaborate Box: 10 Iron Sand
- Epic Box: War Cry Mask
10 Special Places (10 confirmed for trophy, more exist)
Must bow at each to trigger environmental effect.
- Southern Coast (Yotei Grasslands): By the sea.
- Sarubetsu River (Yotei Grasslands): At rocks below yellow tree near Altar of Reflection icon.
- Lake Shikotsu (Yotei Grasslands): On east shore.
- Hikari River (Ishikari Plain): At river split between Otaru Beach & Hills.
- Rumoi River (Ishikari Plain): Purple flower field, cliff south side above river.
- Amber Respite Shrine (Tokachi Range): Entrance pond below waterfall.
- Huranui’s Rest Inn (Tokachi Range): NE shore, other side of river past inn.
- Cukpet Hills (Nayoro Wilds): Campsite near southern river end.
- Sakuru Woods (Teshio Ridge): NE, in middle of lake on rocks.
- Seianji Temple (Oshima Coast): Under waterfall left from fast travel spawn.
- Seianji Temple #2 (Bonus, Oshima Coast): Cliffside right of bridge.
5 Mountain Reliquary Puzzles
Solve fox statue puzzles at each reliquary pillar.
- Reliquary of Courage (Yotei Grasslands): Spin 4 foxes to face Mount Yotei.
- Reliquary of Strength (Ishikari Plain): 3 demon-mask statues face away, unmasked faces pillar.
- Reliquary of Resilience (Tokachi Range): All foxes face reliquary pillar in middle.
- Reliquary of Compassion (Teshio Ridge): Shoot fire arrows at bases, spin foxes to face reliquary pillar.
- Reliquary of Faith (Oshima Coast): Spin all foxes to face Mount Yotei (cliff, NE direction).
11 Fox Dens
Find fox, follow to shrine, pray.
Yotei Grasslands
- Lake View Fox Den: Charm of Uncanny Aim
- Flowing Water Fox Den: Charm of Assassin’s Resolve
- Grassy Hill Fox Den: Charm of Brutal Volley
Ishikari Plain
4. Fire Fox Den: Charm of Resolute Victory
5. Twin Path Fox Den: Charm of Enduring Resolve
Tokachi Range
6. Warm Plains Fox Den: Charm of Archer’s Fortune
7. Whispering Fox Den: Charm of Swift Reward
Nayoro Wilds
8. Clear Water Fox Den: Charm of Generous Opponents
Teshio Ridge
9. Winding River Fox Den: Charm of Opportunity
10. High Wall Fox Den: Charm of Lingering Shadows
Oshima Coast
11. Blushing Forest Fox Den: Charm of the Prepared
After all dens:
- Go to Hunting Camp Hideout (Sanctuary Grove) NE Teshio Ridge, solve fox statue puzzle for Fox Mask.
10 Wolf Dens
Interact with body, chase wolf, clear camp.
Yotei Grasslands
- Green Hill Wolf Den
- Great Mountain Wolf Den
Ishikari Plain
3. Dying Fire Wolf Den
4. Old Wound Wolf Den
Tokachi Range
5. Hunter’s Watch Wolf Den
6. Howling Fields Wolf Den
Nayoro Wilds
7. White Scars Wolf Den
Teshio Ridge
8. Cold Lake Wolf Den
9. Biting Wind Wolf Den
Oshima Coast
10. Waterfall Wolf Den
18 Sumi-e Paintings (15 needed for trophy)
Yotei Grasslands
- Careful Pincers Sumi-e (Hat of Curiosity)
- Plum Crane Sumi-e (Headband of Loss)
- Mount Yotei Sumi-e (Headband of Yotei)
- Chasing Frogs Sumi-e (Hat of Youth)
Ishikari Plain
5. Crashing Waves Sumi-e (Headband of Defiance) – on mountain at the coastline, climb up rocks over rope
6. Defiant Roots Sumi-e (Headband of Fortitude)
7. Chatting Crows Sumi-e (Hat of Messengers)
Tokachi Range
8. Free Skies Sumi-e (Mask of Freedom)
9. Season’s Colors Sumi-e (Headband of the Seasons)
Nayoro Wilds
10. Peaceful Kotan Sumi-e (Mask of Community)
11. Drying Bark Sumi-e (Headband of Tranquility)
Teshio Ridge
12. Frozen Moment Sumi-e (Mask of Slumber)
13. Howling Pack Sumi-e (Headband of the Wild)
Oshima Coast
14. Lost Flight Sumi-e (Mask of Remembrance)
15. Imperial Sakura Sumi-e (Hat of Refinement)
From Quests (not required for trophy)
16. Sumi-e from Sensei Tale: The Way of the Yari (automatic)
17. Sumi-e from Side Tale: Memories of Home (automatic)
18. Second Sumi-e from Side Tale: Memories of Home (automatic)
15 Bamboo Strikes
Story-Related
- The Way of Dual Katana – auto-completed during Main Tale: The Way of Dual Katana
- The Oni – auto-completed during Main Tale: The Oni
Yotei Grasslands
3. Home – interact with broken bamboo strike, rebuild, and cut
4. Nupur River Bamboo Strike
5. Yotei River Bamboo Strike
Ishikari Plain
6. Urara Bamboo Strike
7. Rumoi Bamboo Strike
Tokachi Range
8. Huranui’s Rest Inn – left of inn, outside where ronin stand
9. Misty Valley – within Mythic Tale: The Spider Lily General, in bamboo labyrinth at Abandoned Tominaga Estate
10. Niikappu’s Fork Bamboo Strike
Teshio Ridge
11. Sakuru Bamboo Strike
12. Hakodake Bamboo Strike
13. Sarobetsu Bamboo Strike
Oshima Coast
14. Atago Bamboo Strike – throw away metal items to avoid being struck by lightning
15. Matsumae Bamboo Strike
13 SHRINE CLIMBS
Yotei Grasslands
- Fall’s Rest Shrine (Charm of Kanayago)
- Blooming Ridge Shrine (Charm of Amenowakahiko)
- Mount Yotei Shrine (Mother’s Charm + Father’s Charm)
Ishikari Plain
4. Sun’s Peak Shrine (Charm of Izanagi)
5. Winding Tears Shrine (Charm of Homusubi)
6. Azure Wind Shrine (Charm of Hachiman) – only during Main Tale: The Oni, not reachable afterwards
Tokachi Range
7. Amber Respite Shrine (Charm of Masakado)
8. Faithful Leap Shrine (Charm of Futsunushi)
9. Risen Fog Shrine (Charm of Kibitsuhiko)
Nayoro Wilds
10. Patient Frost Shrine (Charm of Yamatotakeru)
Teshio Ridge
11. Enduring Hold Shrine (Charm of Masaka)
12. Chilled Peak Shrine (Charm of Sukunahikona)
Oshima Coast
13. Budding Grace Shrine (Charm of Takemikazuchi)
16 HOT SPRINGS
Yotei Grasslands
- Horizon View Hot Spring
- Yotei’s Shadow Hot Spring
- Wild Clearing Hot Spring
- Hidden Cliff Hot Spring (cliffs, path by water)
Ishikari Plain
5. Bear Rock Hot Spring
6. Kappa’s Hot Spring
7. Smoky Mountains Hot Spring
8. Cloud View Hot Spring
Tokachi Range
9. Quiet Valley Hot Spring
10. Grassy Field Hot Spring
Nayoro Wilds
11. Cave Path Hot Spring
Teshio Ridge
12. Red Crane Inn Hot Spring (pay coins in bathhouse)
13. Black Bowl Hot Spring
14. Valley View Hot Spring
Oshima Coast
15. Distant Castle Hot Spring
16. Cliff View Hot Spring
61 Altars of Reflection
Here is the region-by-region breakdown of all Altars of Reflection in Ghost of Yotei. The numbers represent each altar of reflection while the descriptions highlight how to unlock them:
Yotei Grasslands
- Cut through bamboo and climb down cliff
- Conquer Saito Compound enemy camp
- Behind waterfall, swim through hidden cave
- East of Old Inn, “Lost Monk’s Camp” quest (must talk to monk first)
- On a hill, out in the open
- Through Twisted Tree cave, climb outside
- Conquer Saito Recruitment Camp
- Cave after climbing rocks
- Blue-Flowered Cemetery, end of area
- Bushy area, cut through bamboo
- Stone Spire Hideout—find note, play Shamisen, unlock ladder
- Conquer Outcrop Homestead enemy camp
Ishikari Plain
- Conquer Nishin Fishery enemy camp
- Cliffside—climb down tree stump
- On beach, climb rocks
- Conquer Broken Horn Garrison enemy camp
- On a hill, climb up rocks
- Conquer Bold Kaji Forge enemy camp
- Swing across gap to reach end of path
- Conquer Masked Man’s Quarry enemy camp
- Cliffside north of Jigoku Fortress—grapple & go along cliffs
- Little cliff, swing to location
- In front of Sensei Takahashi’s Dojo
- Conquer Higashi Lumberyard enemy camp
- Blocked path—climb up left side to altar
Tokachi Range
- Cut bamboo, squeeze through gap—bear encounter in cave
- Out in the open
- Conquer Haranui Mill enemy camp
- Squeeze through gap in mountainside, climb up
- Conquer Marshland Homestead enemy camp
- Out in the open
- Squeeze through gap to cave, again through side gap
Nayoro Wilds
- South Nayoro Wilds—on hill, climb up
- West Nayoro Wilds—grapple and climb cliff to top
- Near waterfall, out in the open
Teshio Ridge
- On summit, only tree with leaves
- Conquer Crossroads Trading Post enemy camp
- Closed-off building—torch puzzle for lanterns
- Snow Drift Springs Hideout (hidden camp, torch/fox puzzle, Crimson Forest)
- Out in the open
- Closed-off building—break snow floor, pull statue string, switch pedestals
- Snow's Blight Hideout (hidden camp, puzzle/fox statues, NW region)
- Nakajima Ice Cave Hideout (hidden camp, puzzle, NW Sarobetsu Lake)
- Conquer Deserted Village enemy camp
- Climb rocky wall to reach altar
- Conquer Soya Port enemy camp
- Cape Inari Hideout (puzzle/torch—northern edge)
- Down cliffs
- Bamboo forest, put fox statue on pedestal at locked door
Oshima Coast
- Conquer Miyama Village enemy camp
- Small island in the water
- Conquer Saito Artillery Camp enemy camp
- Matsumae Castle, open temple building
- Conquer Kasuage Village enemy camp
- Conquer Iwasaki Farmstead enemy camp
- Conquer Oiso Fishing Village enemy camp
- At the beach, climb rocks
Mount Yotei
- Middle of the crater (reach by Shrine Climb: Mount Yotei, slide into crater)
Three final altar locations are currently unknown.
20 Pillars of the Fallen
Yotei Grasslands
- Southern Coast
- Nupur River
- Yotei River
Ishikari Plain
4. Otaru Hills
5. Otaru Beach
6. Rumoi River
Tokachi Range
7. Shizunai Woods
8. Niikappu River
9. Niikappu Falls
Nayoro Wilds
10. Niptay Mountain
11. Iwor Mountains
Teshio Ridge
12. Sakuru Woods
13. Kawikawa Trading Post
14. Crimson Forest
15. Sarobetsu Lake
Oshima Coast
16. Masumae Residences (garden area between Matsumae Residences & Benten Port)
17. Otsuki River
18. Esan Inlet (top of a cliff)
Mount Yotei
19. Mount Yotei Summit (very top; path from Mount Yotei Shrine, west of Yotei Grasslands)
Unknown
20. The 20th pillar’s location is not yet discovered
30 Ainu Items
Quest-Related
- Reward for completing Side Tale: The Soul of an Instrument
Yotei Grasslands
2. Bottom of beach, between two waterfalls
3. Middle of Lake Kuttara
4. West of Windy Meadow, at map edge, small camp
5. Near river in tree-surrounded area (cut bamboo to enter, small camp)
6. Nupur River, small camp under big tree; side tale "The Ainu Heirloom"
7. Slight north of Saito Recruitment Camp, under waterfall, under a tree
Ishikari Plain
8. South of Matsumae Outpost, cliff above river
9. Howling Cove, at burned house
10. To left of two waterfalls, outside pool of water
11. Peak of a western cliff overlooking ocean
Tokachi Range
12. Top of cliff, south from Prospector's Camp
13. "Bamboo Rock" (fast travel to Bamboo rock—find item directly in front of where you spawn)
14. North of Yamane Bluffs, speak to Ainu next to deer
15. On a hill
16. Marshland Homestead camp, middle of camp in building with straw roof
17. On top of cliff under tree
Nayoro Wilds
18. East of "Nayoro Falls"—wooden pole in ground with arrow sticking out
19. South mountain (during Mythic Tale: Legend of Opusnupuri, break wall, grapple up tree stump, check alcove on the left)
20. North Nayoro Wilds, Nupur River, wooden sticks at rocks
Teshio Ridge
21. Clifftop on top of a mountain in "Sakuru Woods"
22. Southern shore Sarobetsu Lake, little campsite
23. West foot of Teshio Ridge snowy mountain with Pillar of the Fallen
24. Inside first building at Hunting Camp Hideout (requires fox statue puzzle)
25. Inside Cape Inari Hideout (puzzle/torch: enter cave, light lanterns, climb to camp, back building)
Oshima Coast
26. Miyama Village camp, straw hut southeast corner by gate
27. Saito Artillery Outpost, at camp edge by watchtower/fence
28. Hakodate Shore—woodcutter's camp
29. East of Weeping Sakura Graveyard, small camp along narrow road
Unknown
30. Believed to be gained from a side tale, not at open map location
6 Dueling Trees
- Yotei Grasslands (South of Shikotsu River): Duel the ronin at tree, win to complete
- Yotei Grasslands (NW of Yotei River): Duel the ronin at tree, win to complete
- Tokachi Range (NW corner, small cliff gap): Squeeze through gap, duel the ronin
- Tokachi Range (South of Tomamu Marshlands): Duel the ronin at tree
- Tokachi Range (Niikappu Falls, NE): Duel the ronin at tree
- Yotei Grasslands (Coastal/Southern cliffs): Unlocked after all others, follow quest marker, duel “Takezo”
8 Shamisen Songs
- Atsu’s Song: Automatic from Prologue.
- Song of Well-Being: Shamisen Practice northwest Ishikari Plain coastline. Guides to Hot Springs.
- Song of Vanity: Shamisen Practice west of Red Crane Inn, Teshio Ridge. Guides to Vanity Gear.
- Song of Revenge: Musician’s Camp, north Shizunai Woods, Tokachi Range; donate, follow, build campfire, play together. Guides to Yotei Six Camps.
- Song of the Ainu: Complete Side Tales “The Soul of an Instrument” in Tokachi Range and “A Melody of Thoughts” in Nayoro Wilds. Guides to Ainu items.
- Song of Spirit: Complete Side Tale “Master of the Shamisen” in Yotei Grasslands. Guides to Bamboo Strikes.
- Song of the Wolf: Complete any 4 Wolf Dens, automatically unlocks. Guides to Wolf Dens.
- Song of Shrines: Random camping encounter, especially in Ishikari Plain. NPC gives song after dialogue. Guides to Shrine Climbs.
12 Armor Sets
- Onyro Armor: Starting armor; upgrades via story.
- Mercenary Attire: Main Tale “The Oni.”
- Nine Tail Armor: Main Tale “The Kitsune.”
- Taro’s Armor: Gift from Taro, found at camps or camping, e.g., south Tokachi Range at Shizunai Woods.
- Armor of the Undying: Mythic Tale “The Undying Samurai,” Shikari Plain.
- Spider Lily Armor: Mythic Tale “The Spider Lily General,” Tokachi Range.
- Dragonfly Armor: Side Tale “The Dragonfly Armor,” Tokachi Range.
- Robes for Sitturaynu: Side Tale “The Heart of an Ainu,” Nayoro Wilds.
- Crimson Kimono: Mythic Tale “The Crimson Kimono,” Teshio Ridge.
- Ginji’s Guard Armor: Sensei Tale “Pride Before Tea,” Oshima Coast.
- Bounty Master Armor: Bounty “Soma the Condemned,” Oshima Coast.
- Fundoshi: Find all 16 Hot Springs.
5 Melee Weapons
- Wolf Blade (Katana): Starter weapon.
- Dual Katana: Main Tale “The Way of the Dual Katana.”
- Odachi: Main Tale “The Saito Brothers.”
- Yari: Sensei Tale “The Way of the Yari.”
- Kusarigama: Sensei Tale “The Way of the Kusarigama.”
4 Ranged Weapons
- Hankyu (Medium Bow): Buy for 300 coins from Ran the Bowyer at Yotei’s Shadow Inn (Old Inn).
- Yumi (Longbow): Buy for 2000 coins from Ran the Bowyer at Yotei’s Shadow Inn (Old Inn).
- Tanegashima (Rifle): Main Tale “The Saito Brothers.”
- Bombs: Sensei Tale “The Bomb Maker,” Ishikari Plain.
5 Quickfire Weapons
- Oni’s Flame: Main Tale “The Oni.”
- Smoke Bomb: Main Tale “The Kitsune.”
- Metsubushi: Bounty “Crow Genzo,” Yotei Grasslands.
- Kunai: Sensei Tale “The Winter Farms,” Teshio Ridge.
- Tanzutsu: Sensei Tale “Guns and Consequences,” Oshima Coast.
22 Yotei Six Camps
Yotei Grasslands
- Saito Compound
- Saito Recruitment Camp
- Outcrop Homestead
Ishikari Plain
- Nishin Fishery
- Broken Horn Garrison
- Bold Kaji Forge
- Masked Man’s Quarry
- Higashi Lumberyard
Tokachi Range
- Huranui Mill
- Marshland Homestead
Teshio Ridge
- Crossroads Trading Post
- Snow Drift Springs Hideout (hidden)
- Snow’s Blight Hideout (hidden)
- Nakajima Ice Cave Hideout (hidden)
- Deserted Village
- Soya Port
- Cape Inari Hideout (hidden)
Oshima Coast
- Miyama Village
- Saito Artillery Outpost
- Kasuga Village
- Iwasaki Farmstead
- Oiso Fishing Village
31 Bounties
Here is a full region-by-region list of every bounty target in Ghost of Yotei (for the Master Bounty Hunter trophy):
Yotei Grasslands
- Smiling Yoshitomo
- Crow Genzo
- Muneji the Bone Crusher
- The Three Terrors (Kanekichi, Magosuke, Sougoro)
- Black Powder Ippei
- Soma the Condemned
Ishikari Plain
- Blue Yamauba
- Bloody Strings Hachibee
- Toshi the Torch
- Eijiro the Ruthless
- Turtle Man Kamekichi
- Shiro the Swindler
Tokachi Range
- Junpei the Snatcher
- One-Eye Moritaka
- Old Lady Yae
- Bear Man Chikatoshi
- Inokichi the Hungry
- Iron Chuta
Teshio Ridge
- Houndmaster Toyotaro
- Snowstorm Katagiri
- Inagawa the Gambler
- Nameless Killer
- Black Night Kubo
Oshima Coast
- Wayward Oni Raiders
- Eagle Eye Kondo
- Iwa the Beautiful
- A Brokered Trust
- Tadaaki the Terrible
- The Last Brother
- The Tooth Breaker
- Shinpachi the Armor Thief
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