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Ghost of Yotei

All Sumi-e Painting Locations

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Sumi-e Paintings are a new collectible introduced in Ghost of Yotei. See a map of known painting locations here!

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Paintings Map

List of Paintings Locations

Painting Locations by Region
Yotei Grasslands Ishikari Plain Tokachi Range
Teshio Ridge Nayoro Wilds Oshima Coast

Yotei Grasslands Paintings

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Careful Pincers Sumi-e
Careful Pincers Sumi-e can be spotted right next to the Southern Coast, near the Coastal Dueling Tree.

Reward: Hat of Curiosity
Related Location: Southern Coast
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Chasing Frogs Sumi-e
Chasing Frogs Sumi-e is found next to Lake Jozan, on a spot overlooking the lake itself.

Reward: Hat of Youth
Related Location: Lake Jozan
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Kengo’s Sumi-e
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Map :Kengo’s Sumi-e Map Image
Mount Yotei Sumi-e
Mount Yotei Sumi-e can be found at the edge of Blooming Ridge Shrine, particularly on a spot that can clearly see Mount Yotei.

Reward: Headband of Yotei
Related Location: Blooming Ridge Shrine
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Plum Crane Sumi-e
You can find the Plum Crane Sumi-e near Shikotsu River, west of your old home in Lake Shikotsu.

Reward: Headband of Loss
Related Location: Shikotsu River
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Sumi-e of the Gingko from the Childhood Home
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Ishikari Plain Paintings

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Chattering Crows Sumi-e
To reach Chattering Crows Sumi-e, follow the Nakagoya Spring going to the east of Ishikari Plain. Keep following the spring until you find the Abandoned Fishing Camp, where you will find the place for the painting nearby.

Reward: Hat of Messengers
Related Location: Abandoned Fishing Camp
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Crashing Waves Sumi-e
To reach the Crashing Waves Sumi-e, go to the southeast of Ishikari Plain to reach the Otaru Beach, then at the coast, climb the high boulders connected with a rope.

Reward: Headband of Defiance
Related Location: Otaru Beach
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Defiant Roots Sumi-e
To reach Defiant Roots Sumi-e, run up to Rumoi River and look for the high ground overlooking the purple fields near the river.

Reward: Headband of Fortitude
Related Location: Rumoi River
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Modaiwa Island Sumi-e
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Tokachi Range Paintings

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Free Skies Sumi-e
Free Skies Sumi-e is located in a higher ground overlooking the Ohara Plains.

Reward: Mask of Freedom
Related Location: Ohara Plains
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Season’s Colors Sumi-e
Seasonal Colors Sumi-e is found Tomamu Marshlands, right next to the Dueling Tree.

Reward: Headband of the Seasons
Related Location: Tomamu Marshlands
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Teshio Ridge Paintings

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Frozen Moment Sumi-e
To get the Frozen Moment Sumi-e, follow tht estream of Teshio River all the way to the west next to the Black Dye House.

Reward: Mask of Slumber
Related Location: Teshio River
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Howling Pack Sumi-e
To get the Howling Pack Sumi-e, go past the Sentinel Forest and look for the ledge near the entrance of the Enduring Hold Shrine.

Reward: Headband of the Wild
Related Location: Enduring Hold Shrine
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Nayoro Wilds Paintings

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Drying Bark Sumi-e
To reach the Drying Bark Sumi-e, follow the stream of Nayoro Falls all the way to the east to Iwor Woods, then look for the painting spot across a bamboo house.

Reward: Headband of Tranquility
Related Location: Iwor Woods
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Peaceful Kotan Sumi-e
To reach Peaceful Kotan Sumi-e, follow the road full of flowers going up from the Northern Ferry, then climb the mountain all the way to the top for the painting..

Reward: Mask of Community
Related Location: Niptay Mountain
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Oshima Coast Paintings

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Imperial Sakura Sumi-e
You can find the Imperial Sakura Sumi-e near Matsumae Castle, on its southern side.

Reward: Hat of Refinement
Related Location: Matsumae Castle
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Lost Flight Sumi-e
You can find the Lost Flight Sumi-e painting location in the Atago Rice Fields. The view will overlook the cherry blossom trees.

Reward: Mask of Remembrance
Related Location: Atago Rice Fields
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Sumi-e Painting Rewards

Various Headbands

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Much like the Haiku spots of the previous game, Sumi-e Painting Locations will reward Atsu with Headbands. These also offer no buffs and additional effects, making them purely cosmetic.

What are Sumi-e Paintings?

Scenic Locations to Paint

Sumi-e Painting

Sumi-e Paintings, or simply paintings, are a new kind of collectible introduced in Ghost of Yotei. These refer to scenic locations that Atsu will make a painting of using sumi-e ink in traditional Japanese fashion.

How to Do Sumi-e Paintings

Use the Touchpad to Paint

How-to-Do-Sumi-e

Once you reach a Sumi-e Painting location, you can interact with the prompt to begin painting. Follow the guidelines using your touchpad to complete the painting.

Skip Function Added as of 1.100.000 Patch

Skip Sumi-E

You can now skip the painting process starting Version 1.100.000. Simply hold the Skip Button (X) to skip and finish painting in an instant.

1.100.000 Patch Notes and Summary

Sumi-e Painting Completion Trophies

An Artist's Eye Trophy

✔️ An Artist's Eye
Bronze Trophy Bronze Complete all sumi-e paintings.

Finding and completing painting locations rewards you with the An Artist's Eye trophy for all those paintings throughout Ezo.
List of All Trophies and Achievements

Ghost of Yotei Related Guides

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All Collectibles Guide

Notable Collectibles

Shamisen SongsShamisen Songs Sumi-E Painting PinSumi-e Paintings
Starlight AbyssVanity Gear Shamisen SongsAinu Findings

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