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All Altar of Reflection Locations

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Ghost of Yotei Altar of Reflection Locations

Altars of Reflection allow Atsu a moment of peace to learn new techniques in Ghost of Yotei. See a map of all Altar of Reflection locations here!

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List of Altars of Reflection

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Yotei Grasslands Ishikari Plain Tokachi Range
Nayoro Wilds Teshio Ridge Oshima Coast

Yotei Grassslands Altars of Reflection

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Bamboo Altar
Traver the Sarubetsu River upriver until you find a secluded area with young bamboo. Slice through the bamboo and find the Altar in a bamboo shed.
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Cave Altar
Go where the Nupur River and Sarubetsu River meet. Climb down the hole near the tree. The Altar will be in the cave.
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Graveyard Altar
Head up to the Blue-Flowered Cemetery, north of Shikotsu Woods. Pass through the graveyard and you will also find Crow Genzo. Kill him to collect his bounty.

Related Quest : Crow Genzo Bounty
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Lost in Reflection Altar
This altar of reflection can be acquired when you encounter Monk Gessho in the Lost Monk's camp.

Related Quest : Lost in Reflection
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Maw of the Serpent Altar
Climb the rocky wall south of the Maw of the Serpent along the Nupur River. Slide down the rocky slope and, then jump and swing your way to a lone large boulder where the altar resides.
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Mountain Altar
This altar of reflection is only accessible after completing the Mount Yotei Shrine climb. It sits at the top of the mountain.
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Oceanside Altar
Pass by the Bamboo Thicket to reach the altar on a cliff by the Southern Coast.
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Outcrop Homestead Altar
This altar of reflection can be accessed after liberating the Outcrop Homestead.
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Overlook Altar
Get to Serpent's Pass and go into the cave of the Twisted Tree. Pass through the cavern and climb a rocky wall to reach the altar at the top of the hill. This is also the location of the Three Terror Brothers bounty.

Related Quest : Three Terror Brothers Bounty
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Saito Compound Altar
This altar of reflection can be accessed after liberating the compound and taking down Muneji the Bone Crusher.
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Saito Recruitment Camp Altar
This altar of reflection can be accessed after liberating the recruitment camp of Saito Soldiers.
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Spire Altar
Climb the Stone Spire Hideout until you reach a stump with a note mentioning that playing music will wake up the bear. Play song on your shamisen, and an NPC will appear. After conversing with the ronin, he will throw down a ladder allowing you to climb the second stone spire to reach the altar.
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Waterfall Altar
Go to Lighthouse Waterfalls. Swim and find the Altar in a cave past the falls.
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Ishikari Plain Altars of Reflection

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Bear Rock Altar
This can be found on top of the same hilltop as the Bear Rock Hot Spring in Bear Rock. Climb the rocky boulder to reach the altar.
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Bold Kaji Forge Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Broken Horn Garrison.
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Broken Horn Garrison Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Broken Horn Garrison.
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Higashi Lumberyard Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Higashi Lumberyard.
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Howling Cove Altar
Head southeast of Sensei Takahashi's Camp to Howling Cove. Find the giant rock spire by the coast, climb up the rock wall then jump with your grappling hook to reach the altar.
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Ishikari River Altar
This altar can be found along Ishikari River. Find the path towards a cliffside where you can rappel down from a tree stump.
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Masked Man’s Quarry Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Masked Man’s Quarry.
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Nakagoya Spring Altar
The path to this altar can be seem from a road in between Nakagoya Spring and the Bold Kaji Forge. Look for the stone statues with yellow markings.
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Nishin Fishery Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Nishin Fishery.
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Takahashi Dojo Altar
This altar can be found in front of Sensei Takahashi's Dojo in the White Deer Woodlands.
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Urara Forest Altar
This altar can be access from the north side. Climb up the rocky ledges, and slide down to where the altar resides.
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White Deer Woodland Altar
This altar can be found on a rocky plateau northwest of the Masked Man's Quarry.
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Yokai Nest Altar
This altar can be found near the coastal cliffs of the Yokai's Nest, north of the Jigoku Fortress. Swing from branch to branch to reach the altar on one of the spires.
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Tokachi Range Altars of Reflection

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Bamboo Rock Altar
This altar is hidden away in a cave blocked by bamboo and guarded by a bear in Ishiusu Basin.
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Huranui Mill Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Huranui Mill.
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Marshland Homestead Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Marshland Homestead.
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Monument Tree Altar
This altar can be found right next to the Monument Tree in Tokachi Range.
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Niikapu River Altar
This altar can be found in the heart of the Niikappu River, just head north from the Moiwa Grotto.
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Saru Plains Altar
This altar can be found in an underground tunnel in Saru Plains. Once inside the tunnel the entry to the altar is on the right side of the tunnel if you are facing north.
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Tomamu Marshlands Altar
This altar is behind a blocked path. Use your grappling hook to create an opening through the wall and climb up the wall to reach the altar.
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Nayoro Wilds Altars of Reflection

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Cukpet Hills Altar
This altar can be found on a cliffside south of Cukpet Hills.
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Iwor Mountains Altar
This altar can be found in a cave located atop a rocky cliffside west of the Husko Kotan.
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Kankan Creek Altar
This altar can be found at the mouth of the Kankan Creek in front of a waterfall.
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Teshio Ridge Altars of Reflection

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Cape Inari Hideout Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Cape Inari Hideout.
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Coastal Altar
This altar is found out in the open along the coastal zone of Teshio Ridge.
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Crimson Forest Closed-Off Building
This altar is sealed in the building. Pick up the torch in and light the two posts on the left to unlock the building where the altar is in.
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Crossroads Trading Post Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Crossroads Trading Post.
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Deserted Village Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Deserted Village.
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Nakijima Ice Cave Altar
This altar is located in Nakajima Ice Hideout at the northwest of the Sarobetsu Lake. Clear the Yotei Six camp to access this altar.
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Red Crane Inn Altar
This altar can be found on the top of a hill southwest of the Red Crane Inn.
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Sanctuary Grove Altar
This altar is found at the end of the Sanctuary Grove, a hidden area gated by the Sarufutsu Lighthouse.
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Sarobetsu Forest Altar
This altar of reflection can be found near a Kitsune Altar in Sarobetsu Forest. Look for the dragonfly symbol on a rock, approach it to fall to where the altar is.
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Sarobetsu Forest Closed Off Building
This altar is sealed in the building. Find the second fox statue in the nearby area and interact with it. Then take the fox statue from the right post and place it on the left post.
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Sarufutsu River Altar
This altar can be found on rocky plateau near Sarufutsu River. Climb the rocky wall, then jump towards the direction of the altar on the other side.
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Sentinel Forest Closed-Off Building
This altar is found in a locked building in the thicket of bamboo shoots. Find the Fox statue in the nearby path to unlock the building.
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Shipwreck Shoal Altar
This altar is found on a lone spire below the cliffs of Shipwreck Shoal.
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Shipwreck Shoal Closed-Off Building
This altar is inside a closed-off building located in the Shipwreck Shoal. Rotate the first set of fox statues to face each other. Then, rotate the second set to face away each other.
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Snow Drift Springs Hideout Altar
This altar is found inside the hidden Nine-Tails hideout. Go to the Snow Drift Springs Shrine and light up the correct fox statues that match the statue in the small pool behind each set of fox statues.
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Snow’s Blight Hideout Altar
This altar is inside the Snow's Blight Hideout, an area you can encounter in the Nameless Killer Bounty.
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Soya Port Altar
This altar is accessible after liberating the Soya Port.
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Oshima Coast Altars of Reflection

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Beach Altar
This altar can be found on the coast of the bay. Climb the rocky wall, to get to the altar.
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Island Altar
This altar can be found on a small island southeast of Tokuyama Hills.
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Iwasaki Farmstead Altar
This altar can be acess after liberating Iwasaki Farmstead.
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Kasuga Village Altar
This altar can be acess after liberating Kasuage Village.
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Matsumae Castle Atlar
This altar can be found inside the outer perimeter of the Matsumae Castle. The altar can be found in a shrine.
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Miyama Village Altar
This altar can be acess after liberating Miyama Village in Tokuyama Hills.
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Oiso Fishing Village Altar
This altar can be acess after liberating Iwasaki Farmstead.
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Saito Artillery Altar
This altar can be acess after liberating Saito Artillery Outpost along the Oyobetsu River.
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How to Find More Altars of Reflection

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You are free to explore the island of Ezo in hopes of stumbling upon an undiscovered Altar of Reflection; however, the fastest way to reveal undiscovered Altars is to purchase Traveller's Maps. These maps will immediately reveal new locations, making it only a matter of going to the actual altar.

What are Altars of Reflection?

Area to Learn New Techniques

Altar-of-Reflection
Altars of Reflection are hidden sites across that map that allow a moment of peace and reflection for Atsu to learn new techniques.

Altar of Reflection Completion Trophy

Moments of Reflection Trophy

✔️ Moments of Reflection
Silver Trophy Silver Find 30 Altars of Reflection.

Finding all Altars of Reflection also rewards you with the Moments of Reflection trophy that requires you to find 30 Altars throughout Ezo.
List of All Trophies and Achievements

Ghost of Yotei Related Guides

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Map and Locations

Points of Interest

Altar of Reflection LocationsAltar of Reflection Bamboo Strike LocationsBamboo Strike Hot Spring LocationsHot Springs
Shrine Climb LocationsShrine Climbs Familar LocationsFamiliar Locations Pillar of the Fallen LocationsPillars of the Fallen
Wolf Den LocationsWolf Dens Fox Den LocationsFox Dens Yotei Six Camp LocationsYotei Six Camps
Special Place LocationsSpecial Places Dueling Trees LocationsDueling Trees Closed-Off Buildings LocationsClosed-Off Buildings
Nine Tails Hideout LocationsNine Tails Hideouts - -

Region Guides

Yotei Grasslands Ishikari Plain Tokachi Range
Nayoro Wilds Teshio Ridge Oshima Coast

Notable Locations

Owl Mountain Sakuru Woods Yokai's Nest
Mount Yotei Nakagoya Spring Crow's Nest Watchtower
Stone Spire Hideout Nakajima Ice Cave Hideout Cape Inari Hideout
Snow Drift Springs Shrine Snow's Blight Hideout Crimson Forest Closed-Off Building
Shipwreck Shoal Closed-Off Building Sarobetsu Forest Closed-Off Building Sentinel Forest Closed-Off Building
Sarufutsu Lighthouse - -

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