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Yotei Grasslands Region Guide

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Yotei Grasslands is one of the explorable regions of Ezo in Ghost of Yotei. See a list of collectibles and points of interest to interact with in the Yotei Grasslands!

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Yotei Grasslands Merchants

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Ginji the Armorer Found by the Yotei's Shadow Inn just outside the building by the forge. Related Location: Yotei’s Shadow Inn	World: Map :
	Ran the Bowyer Found inside the Yotei's Shadow Inn. Related Location: Yotei’s Shadow Inn	World: Map :
	Ainu Merchant Found by the Yotei's Shadow Inn just outside the building by the small store. Related Location: Yotei's Shadow Inn	World: Map :
	Isaburo the Cartographer Found by the Yotei's Shadow Inn just outside the building by the small store. Related Location: Yotei’s Shadow Inn	World: Map :
	Taro the Scavenger Taro the Scavenger is found near the Yotei Shadow Inn.	World: Map :
	White Dye Merchant The White Dye Merchant can be found near the Yotei River. Related Location: Yotei River	World: Map :
	Kojiro the Bounty Hunter Found outside the Yotei's Shadow Inn. Related Location: Yotei's Shadow Inn	World: Map :
	Masujiro the Melodious Complete the Main Story and start New Game Plus. Proceed to your home and travel northwest. Related Location: Mysterious Merchant	World: Map :

All Merchants and Locations

Yotei Grasslands Side Quests

Side Quest	Details
Takezo the Unrivaled	Type: Mythic Tale Location: Dueling Trees in Yotei Grasslands and Tokachi Range How to Unlock: Defeat a Disciple of Takezo at a Dueling Tree Rewards: Takezo's Dual Slash Takezo's Charm of the Unrelenting Warrior Takezo's Charm of Bold Deflection Takezo's Charm of Renewed Determination Takezo's Charm of the Stout Heart Takezo's Charm of Bracing Victory
The Ainu Kotan	Type: Tale Location: Nayoro Wilds How to Unlock: Help any Ainu in the Yotei Grasslands
The Five Teachings	Type: Mythic Tale Location: Mount Yotei How to Unlock: Complete Atsu's Journey Rewards: Gilded Night Gilded Dawn • Straw Hat of the Unrivaled
Master of the Shamisen	Type: Sensei Tale Location: Master Heijiro's Garden How to Unlock: Enter a Memory in Master Heijiro's Garden Rewards: ・Song of Spirit
The Ainu Heirloom	Type: Tale Location: Nupur River How to Unlock: Collect the Item of Ainu Craft near Nupur River Rewards: Flowers x3
Old Trails	Type: Tale Location: The Old Stables How to Unlock: Talk to the Settler in the Old Stables Rewards: Early Riser
Building Bridges	Type: Tale Location: Matsumae Crossing How to Unlock: Talk to the Commander at the Matsumae Crossing Rewards: Coin x450
A Fleeting Thought	Type: Tale Location: Jade Grove How to Unlock: Reach Jade Grove Northwest of the Riverfront Hideout Rewards: ・Traveler's Map
The Worth of a Man	Type: Tale Location: Sarubetsu River How to Unlock: Speak With the Ronin in the Riverfront Hideout
Lost in Reflection	Type: Tale Location: Nupur River How to Unlock: Talk to the Cartographer After the Old Inn Quest Rewards: ・Altar of Reflection
The Loss We Carry	Type: Tale Location: Ohara Plains How to Unlock: Talk to the Settler in the Prospector's Camp Rewards: Toku's Charm of Blessings Untamed Loyalty
A Normal Life	Type: Tale Location: Shikotsu River How to Unlock: Talk to the Fisherman Near Shikotsu River Rewards: • Bow's Grip Mask
Sleight of Hand	Type: Tale Location: Lake Kuttara Rewards: Coin x750 Rare Metal (Precious Metals) x2
A Drink with a Stranger	Type: Tale Location: Southern Coast How to Unlock: Go to the Southern Coast
Memories of Home	Type: Tale Location: Atsu's Home How to Unlock: Can Be Unlocked at Any Point in the Game Rewards: • Jubei's Lost Headband

Yotei Grasslands Bounties

Bounty	Details
Black Powder Ippei	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: Muneji the Bone Crusher Availability: Chapter 1 Location: South of Hilltop Watchtower near Windy Meadow Bosses: Black Powder Ippei Rewards: Black Powder Ippei's Mask Coin x750
Crow Genzo	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: None Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Top of Blue-Flowered Cemetery near Jade Grove Bosses: Crow Genzo Rewards: Metsubushi Crow Genzo's Sandogasa Hat Coin x650
Muneji the Bone Crusher	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: None Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Center of Saito Compound near Shirahige Falls Bosses: Muneji the Bone Crusher Rewards: Crushing Hebi Coin x2000
Smiling Yoshitomo	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: None Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Weary Traveler's Camp near Tranquil Falls Bosses: Smiling Yoshitomo Rewards: Smiling Kabuto-Mushi Coin x750
Snake's Assassin	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: Defeat the Snake Availability: Chapter 1 Location: N/A Rewards: None
Soma the Condemned	How to Unlock: Kojiro the Bounty Broker Requirements: Complete certain amount of Bounties Availability: Chapter 1 Location: A cave at the edge of the map near Lake Jozan Bosses: Soma the Condemned Rewards: Bounty Master Armor Bounty Master Headband Coin x1500
The Three Terrors	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: None Availability: Chapter 1 Location: Cave near the Twisted Tree at the end of Serpent's Pass Bosses: The Terror Kanekichi The Terror Magosuke The Terror Sougoro Rewards: Coin x1500
Vengeful Mercenary	How to Unlock: Yotei Shadow Inn Bounty Board Requirements: The Way of the Dual Katana Availability: Chapter 1 Location: N/A Rewards: None

Yotei Grasslands Points of Interest

Altars of Reflection

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	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.	World: Map :
	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.	World: Map :
	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	World: Map :
	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	World: Map :
	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.	World: Map :
	Mountain Altar This altar of reflection is only accessible after completing the Mount Yotei Shrine climb. It sits at the top of the mountain.	World: Map :
	Oceanside Altar Pass by the Bamboo Thicket to reach the altar on a cliff by the Southern Coast.	World: Map :
	Outcrop Homestead Altar This altar of reflection can be accessed after liberating the Outcrop Homestead.	World: Map :
	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	World: Map :
	Saito Compound Altar This altar of reflection can be accessed after liberating the compound and taking down Muneji the Bone Crusher.	World: Map :
	Saito Recruitment Camp Altar This altar of reflection can be accessed after liberating the recruitment camp of Saito Soldiers.	World: Map :
	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.	World: Map :
	Waterfall Altar Go to Lighthouse Waterfalls. Swim and find the Altar in a cave past the falls.	World: Map :

Bamboo Strikes

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Father’s Bamboo Strike You can find Father's Bamboo Strike near your old home north of Lake Shikotsu.	World: Map :
	Mountain Trail Bamboo Strike This bamboo strike is tied along with the sidequest of finding Hanbei to learn the ways of using dual katana blades. It requires going up the mountain trail on the south east side of Mount Yotei. Related Quest : The Way of Dual Katana	World: Map :
	Nupur River Bamboo Strike This bamboo strike can be found west of the Nupur River. Accomplish to increase your maximum spirit.	World: Map :
	Yotei River Bamboo Strike This bamboo strike can be found along the Yotei River near the White Dye House and the Mount Yotei Shrine.	World: Map :

Dueling Trees

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Battle Against The Master This Dueling Tree is found along the Southern Coast. It is required to finish all the other Dueling Trees before finally facing their master, Takezo. Reward: Takezo's Dual Slash Technique	World: Map :
	Duel Among Graves This Dueling Tree can be found near the Shikotsu River. Reward: Takezo's Charm of the Unrelenting Warrior	World: Map :
	Duel Atop the Mountain This Dueling Tree, also known as The Five Teachings, is the rematch with Takezo. It is located on the top of Mount Yotei. You are required to equip all the Takezo Charms then camp in order for Takezo to appear. To win, it is recommended to capitalize the Dual Katana Spirit Attack. Reward: Straw Hat of the Unrivaled, Gilded Night, & Gilded Dawn	World: Map :
	Duel Before The Mountain This Dueling Tree can be found in the mouth of the Yotei River. It is located under the Northeastern foot of Mount Yotei. Reward: Takezo's Charm of Renewed Determination	World: Map :

Familiar Locations

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	A Memory of Guidance Find the yellow-leafed gingko tree east of theYotei's Shadow Inn. Enter the memory and follow the little Ainu girl to the treasure. Afterwards, follow the golden bird to the mask. Reward: Golden Memories Mask	World: Map :
	A Memory of Spring Find the Tree near Shikotsu River to play the Memory. Climb to the top of the nearby cliff to complete the memory.	World: Map :
	A Memory of Suprise Locate the yellow-leafed tree near Windy Meadow. Enter the memory then examine the overgrown well to complete the memory. Reward: Fearless Mischief Mask	World: Map :
	Master of the Shamisen Enter the memories in Master Heijiro's Garden. Finish by learning a song on the shamisen with Master Heijiro. Reward: Song of Spirit Related Quest : Master of the Shamisen	World: Map :

Fox Dens

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Flowing Water Fox Den Found north of Tranquil Falls just northwest of the Weary Traveler's Camp. Reward: Charm of Assassin's Resolve	World: Map :
	Grassy Hill Fox Den Found east of the river leading to the Golden Foothills just before the small waterfall. Reward: Charm of Brutal Volley	World: Map :
	Lake View Fox Den Found by a small hill just south of Lake Shikotsu. Reward: Charm of Uncanny Aim	World: Map :

Hot Springs

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Hidden Cliff Hot Spring Found on top of a small cliff at the Golden Foothills just beside the river.	World: Map :
	Horizon View Hot Spring Found below a cliff just south of Kuttara Gambling Den.	World: Map :
	Wild Clearing Hot Spring Found at the Maw of the Serpent by climbing the cliffs nearby into a short road towards the Hot Spring.	World: Map :
	Yotei’s Shadow Hot Spring This hot springs can be found near Shikotsu Woods. You will find it near the Old Stables tale area.	World: Map :

Pillars of the Fallen

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Mount Yotei Pillar This pillar can be found at the top of Mount Yotei. From the Mountain Altar, climb the rocky slope on the other side towards a blue flag on the crater. Reward: Starlight Abyss	World: Map :
	Nupur River Pillar This pillar can be found just a little northwest of the Nupur River, east of the Graven Meadow. Talk to the Settler to gain the Vanity Gear. Reward: Bones of Gashadokuro	World: Map :
	Southern Coast Pillar This Pillar is found south of the Ainu Askur Trader, west of the Shirahige Falls. Talk to the woman to claim the Vanity Gear. Reward: Unyielding Tempest	World: Map :
	Starting Point Pillar This pillar can be found north of the rocky slope at the beginning of the game. You can access this area again by veerin on the north edge of the slope and finding steps leading to the top. Reward: Ginkgo's Reckoning	World: Map :
	Yotei River Pillar This Pillar is found south of the Outcrop Homestead, northeast of Master Heijiro's Garden. Pickup the Vanity Gear from the pillar. Reward: Noble Mist	World: Map :

Shrine Climbs

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Blooming Ridge Shrine This Shrine Climb can be found at the East of the Maw of the Serpent. Reaching the shrine at the summit rewards you with the Charm of Amenowakahiko. Reward: Charm of Amenowakahiko	World: Map :
	Fall’s Rest Shrine This Shrine Climb can be found Southeast of the Shikotsu River. Reaching the shrine at the summit rewards you with the Charm of Kanayago. Reward: Charm of Kanayago	World: Map :
	Mount Yotei Shrine Mount Yotei Shrine's entrance begins north of the White Dye Merchant's house near the Yotei River. Reaching the shrine at the summit rewards you with the Mother's Charm and the Father's Charm. Reward: Mother's Charm and Father's Charm	World: Map :

Special Places

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Golden Foothills Found in front of the waterfall south of Golden Foothills. Submitted by Natasha Franco.	World: Map :
	Lake Shikotsu From Atsu's home, run southeast towards Lake Shikotsu to find the bowing sign of the Special Place. Related Location: Lake Shikotse	World: Map :
	Sarubetsu River Look for the Altar of Reflection found in the intersection of the Yotei River, Nupur River, an the Sarubetsu River. Climb on top of the altar to find the bowing sign of the Special Place. Related Location: Sarubetsu River	World: Map :
	Southern Coast Starting from the intersection of the Sarubetsu River and the Shikotsu River, go down all the way down to the end of the map until you reach the Southern Coast. Related Location: Southern Coast	World: Map :

Wolf Dens

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Great Mountain Wolf Den This wolf den is found at the midpoint of the Sarubetsu River and the Nupur River. Find the enemy's scent and eliminate their hunting camps.	World: Map :
	Green Hill Wolf Den This wolf den can be found near the southern side of Lake Shikotsu. The fastest way to reach this is to travel south from your old home.	World: Map :

Yotei Six Camps

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Outcrop Homestead Found just north of Master Heijiro's Garden past the river.	World: Map :
	Saito Compound Found south of Shirahige Falls by a cliff next to the river. Reward: Crushing Hebi	World: Map :
	Saito Recruitment Camp This camp is found near the Nupur River, west of the Serpent's Pass.	World: Map :

Yotei Grasslands Collectibles

Reliquary

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Reliquary of Courage The Reliquary of Courage is found in the Yotei Grasslands. It is located to the west of the Shadow of Yotei Inn across the Sarubetsu River fork. Reward: Charm of Mount Yotei	World: Map :

Shamisen Songs

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	Atsu’s Song Atsu's Song is automatically available during the prologue.	World: Map :
	Song of Soma You can learn this song when you hunt for Soma the Condemned. When you reach the cave near Lake Jozan, try playing your shamisen to learn this song. This will open the door in the cavern.	World: Map :
	Song of Spirit You can learn this song by completing the Familiar Locations memories in Master Heijiro's Garden, west of the Yotei River. Effect: Play this song to discover Bamboo Strikes where max Spirit can be increased. Related Quest : Master of the Shamisen	World: Map :
	Song of the Wolf To learn the Song of the Wolf, unlock 4 Wolf Dens in any order. You will be prompted by the wolf to play your Shamisen after rescuing one of the wolves. Effect: Play this song to locate Wolf Dens where you may increase your bond with wolves.	World: Map :

Sumi-e Paintings

✔️	Details	World and Map View
	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	World: Map :
	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	World: Map :
	Kengo’s Sumi-e TBD	World: Map :
	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	World: Map :
	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	World: Map :
	Sumi-e of the Gingko from the Childhood Home TBD	World: Map :

Ghost of Yotei Related Guides

Map Partial
Map and Locations

Points of Interest

Altar of Reflection	Bamboo Strike	Hot Springs
Shrine Climbs	Familiar Locations	Pillars of the Fallen
Wolf Dens	Fox Dens	Yotei Six Camps
Special Places	Dueling Trees	Closed-Off Buildings
Nine 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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