Izuhara
Izuhara is the southern region of Tsushima and the first one you explore in Act 1. It is where you rescue Lord Shimura from Castle Kaneda, meet most of your allies and learn the stealth tools that turn Jin into the Ghost.
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Good to know
- Its seven prefectures are Tsutsu, Komoda, Komatsu, Kashine, Hiyoshi, Azamo and Ariake.
- A river cuts the region in two, flowing south from Kaneda Inlet until it reaches the River Child's Wetlands.
- The wiki lists 24 Mongol Territories here, 18 open in Act 1 and six more that the Mongols take at the start of Act 2.
- It holds 9 Hot Springs, 7 Shinto Shrines, 7 Bamboo Strikes and 3 Lighthouses.
- Key settlements include Komatsu Forge, Azamo Bay, Golden Temple, Hiyoshi Springs and Sensei Ishikawa's Dojo.
- Liberating 12 occupied areas earns the Hero of the People trophy, and clearing all of them earns A Fight For The Isle.
What the region is like
Expect green forests, rivers and wide grasslands. The landscape is gentle compared with the snowy north, which makes it a good place to learn horse travel, exploration and the basics of combat.
What you do here
Jin's Journey opens here with The Warrior's Code and runs through the rescue of Lord Shimura in Shadow of the Samurai. You also start the tales of Sensei Ishikawa, Lady Masako and Kenji, and three Mythic Tales. Those are The Legend of Tadayori, The Heavenly Strike and The Curse of Uchitsune.
Mongol Territories
Minor camps such as Beachside Camp, Fallen Outpost and Rushing Water Crossing pay out iron or steel. Major targets like Logging Base, Logging Camp, Ogawa Dojo and the Mongol Shipyard reward gold and a Technique Point. The towns of Azamo Bay and Komatsu Forge and the stronghold of Castle Kaneda are cleared through story tales.
Collectibles to look for
Hot Springs here include Golden Leaf, Mountain View, Rising Trees and Seaside. Shrines include Golden Summit, Mending Rock and Winding Mountain. Lighthouses sit at Ariake, Komoda and Tsutsu.
PrologueThe Prologue is the opening tale of Ghost of Tsushima, set during the Mongol landing at Komoda Beach in 1274. It teaches stealth, sword combat and horse riding, introduces Yuna, and sends you on your first attempt to save Lord Shimura.- Servant of the PeopleServant of the People is Kenji Tale 1 of 3, an Act 1 side tale at Aoi Village in Tsutsu. You find Kenji claiming to protect farmers' food from the Mongols, which of course goes wrong. It needs The Broken Blacksmith done and rewards the Charm of Well-Being I and 10 Linen.
- The HeadmanThe Headman is Masako Tale 2 of 9, an Act 1 side tale in Ariake where you start hunting the first name on Masako's list. You trail a bandit-linked brother to find a former Adachi headman, and it pays a Charm of Resolve I and 2 Silk.
- The Sensei and the StudentThe Sensei and the Student is Ishikawa Tale 2 of 9, an Act 1 side tale in Hiyoshi. You and Sensei Ishikawa start tracking his former student Tomoe through Mongol archer positions and free some prisoners. It rewards the Charm of Efficiency and 2 Silk.
- The Warrior's CodeThe Warrior's Code is the first tale of Act 1, where Jin and Yuna raid a Mongol prison camp looking for her brother Taka. It is the stealth tutorial: you learn Assassination and Focused Hearing and get the Sakai Tanto.
- The HusbandThe Husband is Masako Tale 3 of 9, an Act 1 side tale at the Adachi Estate in Ariake. You try to get Sadao's wife Hina to talk, then track an assassin when things go wrong. It rewards the Charm of Dual Destruction I and 2 Silk.
- The Past Never PassesThe Past Never Passes is Ishikawa Tale 3 of 9, an Act 1 side tale in Hiyoshi. Tomoe's archers have ringed Hiyoshi Springs ahead of a Mongol attack, and you scout the area with Ishikawa and clear bridges along the coast. It rewards the Charm of Precision and 2 Silk.
- The Tale of Sensei IshikawaThe Tale of Sensei Ishikawa is the Act 1 story tale where you recruit the archery master Ishikawa. It gives you your first bow, the Half Bow, and opens the Ishikawa side storyline as Ishikawa Tale 1 of 9.
- The Tale of Lady MasakoThe Tale of Lady Masako is the Act 1 story tale where you recruit Masako Adachi after her clan is wiped out. It rewards the Samurai Clan Armor and is also Masako Tale 1 of 9, opening her side storyline.
- The TraitorThe Traitor is Masako Tale 4 of 9 and the last Act 1 part of her hunt, set in Ariake. You use a supply map and a monk's help to corner Sadao at a lighthouse. It rewards the Charm of Incineration, the Warrior's Bounty Dye Kit and 2 Silk.
- The Way of the BowThe Way of the Bow is Ishikawa Tale 4 of 9, the last Act 1 part of his storyline, where you defend Hiyoshi Springs from Tomoe's attack. It is worth doing early because it gives you the Flaming Arrow, plus the Charm of Immunity and the Storming Falcon vanity gear for your half bow.
- The Broken BlacksmithThe Broken Blacksmith is the Act 1 tale where you sneak into walled Azamo Bay to free Yuna's brother Taka, the best smith on Tsushima. It introduces Kenji the sake seller and is a stealth tale from start to finish.
- Blood on the GrassBlood on the Grass is the Act 1 tale where Jin looks for the Straw Hat Ronin and reunites with his childhood friend Ryuzo. It rewards the Ronin Attire and leads straight into The Tale of Ryuzo.
- The Tale of RyuzoThe Tale of Ryuzo is the Act 1 tale where Jin helps Ryuzo's Straw Hats find food, starting with a raid on Fort Ohira and ending on Mongol ships offshore. Finishing it secures the Straw Hats for the rescue of Lord Shimura.
- Hammer and ForgeHammer and Forge is the Act 1 tale where you retake Komatsu Forge so Taka can build a tool to climb Castle Kaneda. You rescue his assistant Yukio and the town's hostages, then defend the forge against a Mongol warlord.
- The Iron HookThe Iron Hook is the Act 1 tale where Taka finishes your grappling hook and you test it on Fort Yatate while freeing captured Straw Hats. It is the tale that unlocks the Grapple hook for climbing.
- Shadow of the SamuraiShadow of the Samurai is the final tale of Act 1: the assault on Castle Kaneda to rescue Lord Shimura. You climb in as the Ghost, open the gates for your allies and fight up to the keep, including a duel along the way.
- A New HorizonA New Horizon is the bridge between Act 1 and Act 2, where Jin and Lord Shimura ride out from Castle Kaneda and plan the push into Toyotama. It hands you three goals for Act 2 and opens the northern region.
- A Healer's TouchA Healer's Touch is an Izuhara escort tale where you guard Hanaoka, a monk healer, on his way to a sick camp in the woods. It has investigation stops and small fights, and pays a Charm of Divine Healing I.
- A Mother's PeaceA Mother's Peace is an unnumbered Masako tale in Act 1 where you help Lady Masako find and bury her two sons on Komoda Beach. It opens after The Husband from a peasant at the Golden Temple and rewards the Charm of Fortunate Return and 2 Silk.
- A Place to Call HomeA Place to Call Home is a short Ariake side tale where a panicked man asks you to retake his house from the Mongols. You clear the house, then follow clues to learn what became of his family, and earn a Charm of Well-Being I.
- Echoes Between WorldsEchoes Between Worlds is a story tale that only appears in New Game+, at the very start of Act 1. It sends you to the island in Lake Izuhara to meet Baku the Voiceless, the merchant who trades gear for Ghost Flowers.
- Empty BasketsEmpty Baskets is a short Tsutsu side tale where a crying woman says bandits stole all her food. You recover it from a camp in the woods, with the option of doing it without a single kill, and get a Charm of Resistance I.
- For TsushimaFor Tsushima is an Azamo side tale where you ride with a fighting woman from Ariake to find the Azamo League, a band of farmers and fishermen resisting the Mongols. It is two fights alongside her, and pays a Charm of Hidden Sight.
- Honor Buried DeepHonor Buried Deep is an Azamo Bay side tale where a villager named Hyoe suspects his neighbor of meeting bandits at night. You stake out a cemetery and follow them, and the reward is a Charm of Broken Barriers.
- Incident at Hiyoshi PassIncident at Hiyoshi Pass is a short Act 1 side tale on the bridge into Hiyoshi Springs. Mongol archers have pinned down a wounded boy named Banta, and you clear them so his family can cross. It rewards a Charm of Unyielding I.
- Lost at SeaLost at Sea is a side tale on Kijo Isle, the southern tip of Izuhara. A man named Otosuke wants his daughter back from the Mongols, so you row out and board their ships. It is a stealth-friendly rescue that pays a Charm of Resistance I.
- AaruulAaruul is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at a camp south of Izuhara Clearing in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Adachi Dragon MaskAdachi Dragon Mask is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- Adak TreeAdak Tree is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Yoichi's Crossroads in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Adventurer's FortuneAdventurer's Fortune is a dye for Traveler's Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Ancient DragonAncient Dragon is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- Aozora HeadbandAozora Headband is a headband hidden beside the steps of Sensei Ishikawa's Dojo in Izuhara. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- Archery Master's AttireThe Archery Master's Attire is Sensei Ishikawa's outfit, once a New Game+ armor set and now a dye for Tadayori's Armor. Its archery perks match a fully upgraded Tadayori's Armor, and you buy it from Baku the Voiceless with Ghost flowers.
- Archery Master's AttireArchery Master's Attire is a dye for Tadayori's Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Ariake Bamboo StrikeThe Ariake Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge at Houren's Pasture in Izuhara. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Ariake HaikuThe Ariake Haiku is a poem spot on the little island in the middle of Lake Izuhara in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Refuge.
- Ariake LighthouseAriake Lighthouse is one of the 10 lighthouses Jin can relight, southeast of Yoichi's Slope, close to Hidden Springs Forest, Izuhara. Lighting the fire gives a minor boost to your Legend.
- Autumn VictoryAutumn Victory is a dye for Tadayori's Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Avenging SpringAvenging Spring is a dye for Ghost Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Azamo Bamboo StrikeThe Azamo Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge at Azamo Bay in Izuhara. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Azamo HaikuThe Azamo Haiku is a poem spot south of Kuta Grasslands, at the spot where the river runs out into the sea in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of the Invasion.
Bamboo StrikesBamboo Strikes are button-timing challenges where Jin slices a row of bamboo poles. There are 20 in all, 16 on Tsushima and 4 on Iki, and completing them raises your maximum Resolve.- Bankhar DogBankhar Dog is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Ogawa Dojo in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Beast of PreyBeast of Prey is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- Black Powder CannonBlack Powder Cannon is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Mongol Shipyard in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Bloodstained Betrayer's HatBloodstained Betrayer's Hat is a New Game+ hat sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It is not available in a first playthrough.
- Bone White Straw HatBone White Straw Hat is a New Game+ hat sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It is not available in a first playthrough.
- Bright DefenderBright Defender is a dye for Gosaku's Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- ChaliceChalice is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Logging Camp in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Charm of AdvantageThe Charm of Advantage is a minor Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost weapons deal 20% more damage. You get it by finishing The Cost of Iron or Nattou and the Sake Seller.
- Charm of AmaterasuThe Charm of Amaterasu is a major Defense charm, named for the kami of the sun, in Ghost of Tsushima. Every kill heals you by a moderate amount. You get it by honoring the Golden Summit Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of Blazing FlameThe Charm of Blazing Flame is a New Game+ major Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. The Way of the Flame does extra damage, and your heavy attacks spread fire to enemies close by. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of Broken BarriersThe Charm of Broken Barriers is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Breaking an enemy's guard gives you 15% of a Resolve point back. You get it by finishing Honor Buried Deep or The Delicate Art of Negotiation.
- Charm of Canine RecruitmentThe Charm of Canine Recruitment is a New Game+ major Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Sneak up on a Mongol dog and you can pet it. The dog then joins you, sneaking and fighting at your side. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of CarnageThe Charm of Carnage is a New Game+ major Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Every fight gets much bloodier to look at. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of DistractionThe Charm of Distraction is a New Game+ minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. When Iron Will kicks in, gusts of wind and hornets swarm nearby enemies, distracting and hurting them. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of Dual Destruction IThe Charm of Dual Destruction I is a minor Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your attacks have a 5% chance to do double damage. You get it by finishing The Husband or Whispers in the Woods.
- Charm of EfficiencyThe Charm of Efficiency is a minor Ranged charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Nocking and reloading are 15% faster. You get it by finishing The Sensei and the Student or The Terror of Otsuna.
- Charm of FerocityThe Charm of Ferocity is a minor Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your melee damage rises by a moderate amount. You get it by finishing The Family Man, A Thief of Innocence or The Traitor.
- Charm of Fortunate ReturnThe Charm of Fortunate Return is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Any ability that costs Resolve has a 15% chance to give 1 point back. You get it by finishing A Mother's Peace or A Wealthy Man Has All He Needs.
- Charm of Ghostly FuryThe Charm of Ghostly Fury is a New Game+ major Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Taking damage only removes one kill from your Ghost kill streak instead of wiping it, and Ghost Stance lets you kill one extra enemy. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of Heavenly RebukeThe Charm of Heavenly Rebuke is a New Game+ major Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Using Heavenly Strike has a chance to call down lightning on a nearby enemy. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of Hidden SightThe Charm of Hidden Sight is a minor Stealth charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Enemies give up searching for you 40% sooner. You get it by finishing For Tsushima or Silent Death.
- Charm of ImmunityThe Charm of Immunity is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Enemy arrows have a 15% chance to do no damage to you. You get it by finishing The Way of the Bow or Flesh and Stone.
- Charm of InariThe Charm of Inari is a major Utility charm, named for the kami of agriculture, in Ghost of Tsushima. You gather more supplies, predator hides, bamboo and yew wood from pickups. You get it by honoring the Arrow Peak Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of IzanagiThe Charm of Izanagi is a major Ranged charm, named for the kami of creation, in Ghost of Tsushima. Headshots have a 40% chance to give you the arrow back. You get it by honoring the Winding Mountain Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of Kagu-TsuchiThe Charm of Kagu-Tsuchi is a major Melee charm, named for the kami of fire, in Ghost of Tsushima. You deal bonus damage while at half health or less. You get it by honoring the Plum Blossom Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of Mizu-no-KamiThe Charm of Mizu-no-Kami is a major Defense charm, named for the kami of water, in Ghost of Tsushima. Parries, perfect parries and perfect dodges all get easier to pull off. You get it by honoring the Spring Falls Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of OkuninushiThe Charm of Okuninushi is a major Defense charm, named for the kami of medicine, in Ghost of Tsushima. Your health slowly comes back while you are out of combat. You get it by honoring the Mending Rock Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of PrecisionThe Charm of Precision is a minor Ranged charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your arrows deal a moderate amount of extra damage. You get it by finishing The Past Never Passes, Dreams of Conquest or Laid to Rest.
- Charm of Resistance IThe Charm of Resistance I is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. All damage you take drops by a minor amount. You get it by finishing Lost at Sea or Empty Baskets.
- Charm of Resolve IThe Charm of Resolve I is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. You earn 15% more Resolve. You get it by finishing The Value of Sake or The Headman.
- Charm of ShadowsThe Charm of Shadows is a minor Stealth charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Enemies take 10% longer to detect you. You get it by finishing The Other Side of Honor, The Black Wolf or The Generosity of Lady Sanjo.
- Charm of Steadfast FireThe Charm of Steadfast Fire is a New Game+ minor Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. The Way of the Flame lasts a lot longer. You get it by buying it from Baku the Voiceless in New Game+.
- Charm of SusanooThe Charm of Susanoo is a major Melee charm, named for the kami of storms, in Ghost of Tsushima. When you stagger a foe, there is a 30% chance it also falls over. You get it by honoring the Stone Dragon Shrine in Izuhara.
- Charm of Unyielding IThe Charm of Unyielding I is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. While you are at half health or below, you take moderately less damage. You get it by finishing the tale Incident at Hiyoshi Pass.
- Charm of VitalityThe Charm of Vitality is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your maximum health goes up by a moderate amount. You get it by finishing Unfinished Business, Three Actions, Three Illusions or This Threefold World.
- Charm of Well-Being IThe Charm of Well-Being I is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Healing restores an extra 7.5% health. You get it by finishing Servant of the People or A Place to Call Home.
- CharmsCharms are equippable trinkets that add perks to Jin, from extra health to silent arrows. You earn them from Shinto shrines, side tales and Legend ranks, and the six slots you can fill let you tune Jin for stealth, archery or swordplay.
- Chikurin HeadbandChikurin Headband is a headband hidden in a boat by the shore near River Child's Wetlands in Izuhara. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- Come HomeCome Home is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Omi Village in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 1Conversations with the Khan 1 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Camp south of Izuhara Clearing in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 10Conversations with the Khan 10 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at General Bartu's Camp in Kamiagata, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 11Conversations with the Khan 11 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Izumi Village in Kamiagata, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 2Conversations with the Khan 2 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Mongol Shipyard in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 3Conversations with the Khan 3 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Ogawa Dojo in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 4Conversations with the Khan 4 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Logging Camp in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 5Conversations with the Khan 5 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at River Child's Wetlands in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 6Conversations with the Khan 6 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Numata Settlement in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 7Conversations with the Khan 7 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Fort Imai in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 8Conversations with the Khan 8 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Kishibe Village in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Conversations with the Khan 9Conversations with the Khan 9 is one of the Conversations with the Khan records, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at General Dogshin's Camp in Kamiagata, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Crane's StrikeCrane's Strike is a dye for the Half Bow. It costs 5 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Cry for HelpCry for Help is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Kin Sanctuary in Kamiagata, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- DaggerDagger is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Traveler's Rest Inn in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Dark Betrayer's HatDark Betrayer's Hat is a New Game+ hat sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It is not available in a first playthrough.
- Dark Forest HunterDark Forest Hunter is a dye for Ronin Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Dark SurvivorDark Survivor is a dye for Broken Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Deadly Rival's AttireThe Deadly Rival's Attire is Ryuzo's outfit, which Baku the Voiceless sells for 50 Ghost flowers in New Game+ only. It gives a massive health boost, major melee damage and stronger Ghost weapons, and it has no upgrades.
- Deadly Rival's AttireDeadly Rival's Attire is a dye for Kensei Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Deaf EarsDeaf Ears is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Omi Village in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Deliver to Sensei IshikawaDeliver to Sensei Ishikawa is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Hiyoshi Springs in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Duel of LightsDuel of Lights is a dye for Kensei Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- DyesDyes are colour variants for Jin's armor, bows and Sakai horse armor. Most come from merchants for flowers, others from tales, Wind Shrines, Sakai Banners or Baku in New Game+, and none change stats.
- Eagle's WingEagle's Wing is a dye for Mongol Commander's Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 20 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Egyptian MaskEgyptian Mask is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Logging Base in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Elegant Ghost MaskElegant Ghost Mask is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 10 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- Emperor's TearsEmperor's Tears is a Sword Kit you buy for 15 flowers from the Izuhara merchants. It changes the look of Jin's katana and tanto and gives no combat bonus.
- Fancy FundoshiFancy Fundoshi is a dye for Fundoshi. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- FarewellFarewell is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Kin Sanctuary in Kamiagata, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Fierce Warrior's HeadbandFierce Warrior's Headband is a headband that costs 5 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. It is cosmetic only and goes in the Helmet slot.
- Fiery SearcherFiery Searcher is a dye for Traveler's Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- First General's Field Pillar of HonorThe First General's Field Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at First General's Field in Komoda, Izuhara. Visit it to collect the Genbu's Darkness sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- First MeetingFirst Meeting is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Brown River Gorge in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Flowers of WarFlowers of War is a dye for Tadayori's Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Forgemaster's HeadbandForgemaster's Headband is a headband hidden inside the swordsmith's building at Komatsu Forge in Izuhara. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- Fuujin's SecretFuujin's Secret is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor on the shore of Kaneda Inlet in Izuhara, and it is purely cosmetic.
- Genbu's DarknessGenbu's Darkness is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor at First General's Field, close to Komoda Beach in Izuhara, and it is purely cosmetic.
- Gold BraceletGold Bracelet is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Beachside Camp in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Graceful Marsh Straw HatGraceful Marsh Straw Hat is a New Game+ hat sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It is not available in a first playthrough.
- Graceful PathfinderGraceful Pathfinder is a dye for Traveler's Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the White Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- HaikuHaiku are short poems Jin writes at quiet, scenic spots on Tsushima and Iki Island. Each of the 19 open-world spots rewards a cosmetic headband, so this is where most of your headbands come from.
- Hanging PitcherHanging Pitcher is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Fort Yatate in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- HatsHats are cosmetic headgear for Jin, mostly straw hats, worn in the Helmet slot. You get them from tales, armor upgrades, exploration, merchants and Baku in New Game+.
- Headband of DeathHeadband of Death is a headband you earn by composing the Tsutsu Haiku north of Ohama Fishing Village in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of DefeatHeadband of Defeat is a headband you earn by composing the Komoda Haiku by Wolf Cub Falls in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of FearHeadband of Fear is a headband you earn by composing the Kashine Haiku west of Shigenori's Peak, beside a Pillar of Honor in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of PeaceHeadband of Peace is a headband you earn by composing the Hiyoshi Haiku south of Old Woodsman's Canopy in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of RefugeHeadband of Refuge is a headband you earn by composing the Ariake Haiku on the little island in the middle of Lake Izuhara in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of SerenityHeadband of Serenity is a headband you earn by composing the Hiyoshi Haiku in the hills north of Hiyoshi Springs in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of StrifeHeadband of Strife is a headband you earn by composing the Komatsu Haiku out on the water at the centre of Black Sands Inlet in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of the InvasionHeadband of the Invasion is a headband you earn by composing the Azamo Haiku south of the Kuta Grasslands at the river mouth in Izuhara. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- HeadbandsHeadbands are cosmetic cloth bands for Jin, worn in the Helmet slot. Most come from composing haiku, exploring, tales and merchants, and each haiku spot gives one.
- Healing LessonsHealing Lessons is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Akashima Village in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- HelmetsHelmets are cosmetic headgear for Jin that sit in the Helmet slot of the Gear menu. You get them from tales, armor upgrades, one shrine and a few hidden spots on Iki Island.
- Hidden AltarsHidden Altars are unmarked spots on Tsushima where Jin can bow and trigger a small visual effect, like fireflies or jumping fish. They give no gear, but bowing at 10 different altars unlocks the Honor the Unseen trophy.
- Hidden Springs Forest Pillar of HonorThe Hidden Springs Forest Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Hidden Springs Forest in Hiyoshi, Izuhara. Visit it to collect the Yasha's Embers sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Hinode HeadbandHinode Headband is a headband that costs 5 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. It is cosmetic only and goes in the Helmet slot.
- Hiyoshi Bamboo StrikeThe Hiyoshi Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge at Hiyoshi Springs in Izuhara. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Hiyoshi Haiku #1The Hiyoshi Haiku #1 is a poem spot in the hills north of Hiyoshi Springs, where a man sitting on a rock calls you over in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Serenity.
- Hiyoshi Haiku #2The Hiyoshi Haiku #2 is a poem spot south of Old Woodsman's Canopy in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Peace.
- Hochi and the Warrior MonksHochi and the Warrior Monks is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Akashima Village in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Immaculate WarriorImmaculate Warrior is a dye for Samurai Clan Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Inari ShrinesInari Shrines are 49 hidden fox shrines on Tsushima. Find a Fox Den, follow the fox to the shrine and honor it to build up minor charm slots, then power up the Charm of Inari's Might and Charm of Silence.
- Island BulwarkIsland Bulwark is a dye for Gosaku's Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the White Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Jade ElderJade Elder is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- JuniperJuniper is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at a camp northeast of Kashine Forest in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Kaneda Inlet Pillar of HonorThe Kaneda Inlet Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Kaneda Inlet in Hiyoshi, Izuhara. Visit it to collect the Fuujin's Secret sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Kashine Bamboo StrikeThe Kashine Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge west of Wanderer's Pass in Izuhara. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Kashine HaikuThe Kashine Haiku is a poem spot west of Shigenori's Peak, beside a Pillar of Honor in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Fear.
- Kitsune Straw HatKitsune Straw Hat is a New Game+ hat sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It is not available in a first playthrough.
- Koi Straw HatKoi Straw Hat is a New Game+ hat sold by Baku the Voiceless for 5 Ghost flowers. It is not available in a first playthrough.
- Komatsu Bamboo StrikeThe Komatsu Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge near Komatsu Forge in Izuhara. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Komatsu HaikuThe Komatsu Haiku is a poem spot in the middle of Black Sands Inlet in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Strife.
- Komoda Bamboo StrikeThe Komoda Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge in Komoda Town in Izuhara. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Komoda HaikuThe Komoda Haiku is a poem spot close to Wolf Cub Falls in Izuhara. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Defeat.
- Komoda LighthouseKomoda Lighthouse is one of the 10 lighthouses Jin can relight, at Saicho's Point, Izuhara. Lighting the fire gives a minor boost to your Legend.
- Kuta Grasslands Pillar of HonorThe Kuta Grasslands Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Kuta Grasslands in Ariake, Izuhara. Visit it to collect the Warrior's Brush sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Kyoto Twilight HeadbandKyoto Twilight Headband is a headband that costs 5 flowers at the Izuhara merchants. It is cosmetic only and goes in the Helmet slot.
- Lady HanaLady Hana is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Sago Mill in Kamiagata, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Legacy of GuardiansLegacy of Guardians is a dye for Sakai Clan Armor. It is a New Game+ dye sold by Baku the Voiceless for 15 Ghost flowers. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- LighthousesLighthouses are 10 coastal towers you relight across Tsushima and Iki Island. The Mongols hold several of them, and each fire you light gives a minor Legend boost, plus a Ghost Flower on New Game+.
- Majestic Samurai Clan MaskMajestic Samurai Clan Mask is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 10 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- Mamushi VenomMamushi Venom is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor close to Sakimori Overlook in Izuhara, and it is purely cosmetic.
- MasksMasks are face pieces for Jin, worn in the Mask slot of the Gear menu. They come from tales, armor upgrades, exploration, the dye merchants, Gift Altars and New Game+, and they are cosmetic only.
- Meet Us in Umugi CoveMeet Us in Umugi Cove is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Azamo Bay in Izuhara, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Midnight SnarlMidnight Snarl is a New Game+ mask sold by Baku the Voiceless for 10 Ghost flowers. It does not exist in a first playthrough.
- Mongol ArtifactsMongol Artifacts are 50 objects from the invaders' culture, found in their forts, camps and the homes they took over. Each one teaches you about how the Mongols lived and fought, and 20 count toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Mongol PlansMongol Plans is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Rushing Water Crossing in Izuhara, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Adachi EstateAdachi Estate is the abandoned home of Clan Adachi in Izuhara, where most of Lady Masako's family was murdered. You investigate it in The Tale of Lady Masako and come back during The Husband.
- Aoi VillageAoi Village is a village on the Tsutsu Plains that the Mongols occupy at the start of Act 2. Freeing it gives you the Key of Aoi, one of the keys for The Unbreakable Gosaku.
- Arrow Peak ShrineArrow Peak Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Azamo, Izuhara, dedicated to Inari, kami of agriculture. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Inari, a major charm: increases the supplies, predator hides, bamboo and yew wood you collect.
- Azamo BayAzamo Bay is a Mongol-held port town in Azamo Prefecture. You sneak in during The Broken Blacksmith to rescue Taka, then free it for good in Unfinished Business.
- Beachside CampBeachside Camp is a minor Mongol camp on Izuhara's west coast. You will find it in the Tsutsu Plains, close to the Kishi Grasslands. Clear it for iron, a small Legend boost and progress toward a new combat stance.
- Carved Mountain Hot SpringCarved Mountain Hot Spring sits in Kashine, part of Izuhara, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Castle KanedaCastle Kaneda is the Izuhara castle where Khotun Khan holds Lord Shimura prisoner after the Battle of Komoda Beach. You storm it with your allies in Shadow of the Samurai to free your uncle and end Act 1.
- Castle Lookout Hot SpringCastle Lookout Hot Spring sits in Hiyoshi, part of Izuhara, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Fallen OutpostFallen Outpost is a minor Mongol camp southwest of Cloud Pass, right on the Komatsu and Tsutsu border. It was once a Clan Adachi post, and clearing it pays steel and stance progress.
- Firefly Hill Hot SpringFirefly Hill Hot Spring sits in Komoda, part of Izuhara, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Fort NakayamaFort Nakayama is a Hiyoshi outpost the Mongols captured during the invasion. You raid it with Sensei Ishikawa in The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa, the tale that gives you the Half Bow.
- Fort OhiraFort Ohira is a coastal fort in Tsutsu Prefecture that houses the Tsutsu Lighthouse. You pass through it during The Tale of Ryuzo, and its torn banners show what the Mongols did to the clan that lived there.
- Fort YatateFort Yatate is a Mongol-held fort in Kashine Prefecture where Ryuzo's Straw Hats are kept. You sneak in during The Iron Hook to free them, and what you find inside changes how you see Ryuzo's men.
- Furuta VillageFuruta Village is a farming village in northern Izuhara that the Mongols turned into a minor camp. Clearing it frees the villagers and pays steel.
- Golden Leaf Hot SpringGolden Leaf Hot Spring sits in Ariake, part of Izuhara, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Golden Summit ShrineGolden Summit Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Ariake, Izuhara, dedicated to Amaterasu, kami of the sun. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Amaterasu, a major charm: killing enemies restores a moderate amount of health.
- Golden TempleGolden Temple is a temple in Ariake that the monk Junshin turns into a refuge for civilians. It has a bowyer, swordsmith and armorer, so it is one of your main upgrade stops in early Izuhara.
- Hiyoshi SpringsHiyoshi Springs sits in Hiyoshi, part of Izuhara, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Kechi Fishing VillageKechi Fishing Village sits north of Lake Izuhara and south of the Old Woodsman's Canopy. It falls to the Mongols at the start of Act 2, and freeing it pays steel.
- Komatsu ForgeKomatsu Forge is a smithing town on the Komatsu and Tsutsu border where Taka builds Jin's grapple hook. You defend it in Hammer and Forge, which also frees it from the Mongols.
- Komoda TownKomoda Town is a Komoda Prefecture town you pass through during the Prologue. The Mongols burned it to the ground after winning the Battle of Komoda Beach.
- Kuta FarmsteadKuta Farmstead is a farm in the Kuta Grasslands of Ariake that the Mongols take at the start of Act 2. Free it for steel and one of the keys for The Unbreakable Gosaku.
- Kuta River BridgeKuta River Bridge is a minor Mongol camp beside the bridge over the Kuta river, in the Kuta Grasslands on the Ariake and Azamo border. Clear it for iron and look in the yurts for a Paiza artifact.
- Logging BaseLogging Base is one of the big Mongol war camps of Azamo, shown on your map as Burn Down Logging Base. Destroy its black powder cache for a Technique Point, gold and a moderate Legend boost.
- Logging CampLogging Camp is a fenced Mongol war camp near Jito's Point in Azamo, separate from the nearby Logging Base. Free its prisoners, kill the general and burn it down for a Technique Point and gold.
- Mending Rock ShrineMending Rock Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Hiyoshi, Izuhara, dedicated to Okuninushi, kami of medicine. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Okuninushi, a major charm: slowly recover health while out of combat.
- Mongol ShipyardMongol Shipyard is a major Mongol Territory on Izuhara's west coast in Kashine, built around a beached Mongol ship. Release the falcons, kill the general and blow the powder cache to turn it into the Destroyed Shipyard.
Related places
- Region
Toyotama
Toyotama is the central region of Tsushima, between Izuhara and Kamiagata. Act 2 plays out here: you rally allies, liberate Yarikawa and march on Castle Shimura, while side tales for Norio, Yuna and Yuriko open up.
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Kamiagata
Kamiagata is the snowy northern region of Tsushima and the setting for Act 3. It is thinly settled and harsh, and it is where you chase Khotun Khan to his final stronghold at Port Izumi.
- Region
Iki Island
Iki Island is the separate island southeast of Tsushima where the Iki Island expansion takes place. The Eagle Tribe under Ankhsar Khatun has taken it over, and Jin must face both the Mongols and his father's history there.
- Settlement
Akashima Village
Akashima Village, in the prefecture of the same name, is the starting point of Norio's storyline. It has a full set of vendors, so it is a good resupply stop in western Toyotama.