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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Good to know
- Its six prefectures are Yarikawa, Umugi, Otsuna, Kushi, Kubara and Akashima.
- The wiki counts 18 Mongol Territories here, including Fort Imai, Kishibe Village, Yarikawa Stronghold and Castle Shimura.
- It holds 6 Hot Springs, 6 Shinto Shrines, 6 Bamboo Strikes and 2 Lighthouses.
- Settlements include Akashima Village, Omi Village, Umugi Cove, Kushi Temple and Lord Shimura's Camp.
- Liberating 8 occupied areas earns Good Riddance, and clearing all of them earns Securing Sanctuary.
- Three Mythic Tales start here: The Six Blades of Kojiro, The Unbreakable Gosaku and The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance.
What the region is like
Toyotama mixes marshes, rice fields, coastal coves and forest. Jin's home village of Omi sits in Kubara, and the walled town of Yarikawa with its canals guards the north.
What you do here
Jin's Journey continues with A New Horizon, the three Yarikawa tales and the push on Castle Shimura. Side tales cover Ishikawa Tales 5 to 7, Masako Tales 5 to 8, Norio Tales 1 to 7, all four Yuna Tales and both Yuriko Tales.
Mongol Territories
Most occupied spots are minor camps like Stone Mire Lookout, Moss Light Inn and Rebel's Retreat. Fort Imai, Kishibe Village and Numata Settlement are the major ones. Iijima and Koshimizu Farmsteads hold keys for The Unbreakable Gosaku.
Collectibles to look for
Hot Springs include Bamboo Forest, Maple Shade and Yoshinaka. Shrines include Cloud Ridge, Hazy Cliff, Lush Peak, Marsh Rock, Scarlet Rock and Turtle Rock. Lighthouses stand at Akashima and Kubara.
Journey into the PastJourney into the Past is the first tale of the Iki Island expansion. It starts at Drowned Man's Shore in Toyotama, where a new Mongol tribe has driven the villagers mad, and ends with Jin sailing to Iki. Finish your Tsushima business first, as you're stuck on Iki for a while.- The Last Warrior MonkThe Last Warrior Monk is Norio Tale 1 of 9, the Act 2 side tale that opens his storyline at Akashima Village. You help Norio track down monks the Mongols abducted from the village. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Resistance II and 2 Silk.
- The Tale of YunaThe Tale of Yuna is Yuna Tale 1 of 4, the Act 2 side tale that opens her storyline in Otsuna. You clear Mongols out of an inn run by Yuna's childhood friend Ichi and learn how to draw out the warlord Altan. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Rejuvenation and 2 Silk.
- Nattou and the Sake SellerNattou and the Sake Seller is Kenji Tale 2 of 3, an Act 2 side tale south of the Ruins of Old Yarikawa in Akashima. Kenji says an empty Mongol camp is ripe for looting, and it is not empty for long. It rewards the Charm of Advantage.
- Silent DeathSilent Death is Yuna Tale 2 of 4, an Act 2 stealth tale at Mamushi Farmstead in Otsuna. You sneak in alone and assassinate the three Mamushi brothers without being seen. It rewards the Charm of Hidden Sight and 2 Silk.
- Three Actions, Three IllusionsThree Actions, Three Illusions is Norio Tale 2 of 9, an Act 2 side tale in Akashima where you rescue the healer-monk Hochi from a Mongol camp. It starts at Akashima Village and rewards the Charm of Vitality and 2 Silk.
- Ghosts in the FogGhosts in the Fog is Norio Tale 3 of 9, an Act 2 side tale where you defend Akashima Village from a Mongol counterattack using incense burners as traps. It rewards the Charm of Unyielding II, the Noble Fighter's headband and 2 Silk.
- The Black WolfThe Black Wolf is Yuna Tale 3 of 4, an Act 2 side tale at Yoshinaka Bay in Otsuna. You and Yuna hunt the slaver who sold her as a child, clearing a coastal camp and then a Mongol ship. It rewards the Charm of Shadows and 2 Silk.
- The Delicate Art of NegotiationThe Delicate Art of Negotiation is Kenji Tale 3 of 3, the last of his tales, set at Umugi Cove in Act 2. You act as Kenji's hidden bodyguard while he meets a criminal he owes money to. It rewards the Charm of Broken Barriers and 6 Leather.
- Message in BloodMessage in Blood is Yuna Tale 4 of 4, the Act 2 finale of her storyline. After Altan strikes back at Ichi's Inn, you ride to his camp near the Kushi border and duel him. It rewards the Charm of Swift Return and 2 Silk.
- The Birth of SufferingThe Birth of Suffering is Norio Tale 4 of 9, a short Act 2 side tale where you arrive at Kushi Temple to find it under Mongol attack. It is one straight fight alongside Norio and the temple monks, and it only rewards a minor Legend increase.
- Dreams of ConquestDreams of Conquest is Ishikawa Tale 5 of 9 and the first of his Act 2 tales, starting at the Akashima Survivor Camp. You rescue a pinned-down Ishikawa and raid Tomoe's archer training camp for clues. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Precision and 2 Silk.
- The Blood SutraThe Blood Sutra is Norio Tale 5 of 9, an Act 2 side tale where you search for Kushi Temple's missing abbot. The trail runs from Koshimizu Farmstead to a waterfall. It rewards the Charm of Resistance II and 2 Silk.
- The FoolThe Fool is Masako Tale 5 of 9 and the first of her Act 2 tales, set at Umugi Cove in Toyotama. You trail the two sons of an old Adachi supplier to a secret meeting. It needs A New Horizon done and rewards the Charm of Resolve II and 2 Silk.
- The Cause of SufferingThe Cause of Suffering is Norio Tale 6 of 9, an Act 2 side tale where you recover Kushi Temple's stolen Buddha statue from a Mongol camp. It starts at Kushi Temple and rewards the Charm of Well Being II and 2 Silk.
- The Family ManThe Family Man is Masako Tale 6 of 9, an Act 2 side tale that starts at Omi Monastery in Kubara. You talk the monk Junshin into revealing where a former Adachi retainer lives, then go after him. It rewards the Charm of Ferocity and 2 Silk.
- The Ghost and the Demon SenseiThe Ghost and the Demon Sensei is Ishikawa Tale 6 of 9, an Act 2 side tale near Kawamata Village in Kushi. Tomoe has framed you and Ishikawa for killing travelers, and you hunt for her Kushi training camp. It rewards the Charm of Swift Return and 2 Silk.
- The End of SufferingThe End of Suffering is Norio Tale 7 of 9 and the last of his Act 2 tales, where you protect Kushi Temple's monks from another Mongol attack. It rewards the Charm of Fortitude and the Clear Summer Headband.
- The Terror of OtsunaThe Terror of Otsuna is Ishikawa Tale 7 of 9, the last of his Act 2 tales, where you hit Tomoe's Otsuna training camp and finally see her face to face. It starts west of Old Toyotama Hills and rewards the Charm of Efficiency and 2 Silk.
- The ThiefThe Thief is Masako Tale 7 of 9, an Act 2 side tale near Kawamata Village in Kushi. You track Mai, a former Adachi servant who looted the estate after the massacre, and recover the stolen heirlooms. It rewards the Charm of Bludgeoning and 2 Silk.
- The ConspiratorThe Conspirator is Masako Tale 8 of 9, an Act 2 side tale in the Kushi Grasslands where Masako turns her suspicion on Junshin. It ends with a duel against Masako herself and rewards the Charm of Dual Destruction II and the Seasons of War Armor Dye.
- Laid to RestLaid to Rest is Ishikawa Tale 9 of 9, the Act 3 finale of his storyline. You team up with Tomoe and Ishikawa to stop a surprise Mongol attack on Umugi Cove. It rewards the Charm of Precision, the Midnight Shark half bow dye and the Shattered Mask of Tomoe.
- 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 Message in FireA Message in Fire is the Act 2 tale where you recruit the pirate Goro to slip a plea for reinforcements past the Mongol fleet. It ends with you on a captured hwacha, shelling ships so Goro's boat can get away.
- The Walls of YarikawaThe Walls of Yarikawa is the first of three Act 2 tales about winning over Clan Yarikawa. With Yuna and Taka you sneak past the Mongol siege camp through a secret entrance under a waterfall to reach the stronghold's steward.
- The Coward of YarikawaThe Coward of Yarikawa is the Act 2 tale where you search the ruins for Yarikawa's missing archers to prove yourself to the steward. It ends with an explosive ambush on a Mongol convoy that thins out the siege force.
- The Ghost of YarikawaThe Ghost of Yarikawa is the Act 2 tale where the Mongols storm Yarikawa Stronghold and you lead its defense against General Temuge. Beating him unlocks the Ghost Stance, one of Jin's strongest techniques.
- Ghosts from the PastGhosts from the Past is the Act 2 tale where Jin goes home to Omi Village to recover his father's armor. You reunite with the caretaker Yuriko, and she helps you make the Blowgun and its Poison Darts.
- A Reckoning in BloodA Reckoning in Blood is the Act 2 tale where Jin raids Fort Koyasan to settle things with Ryuzo before the attack on Castle Shimura. It is one of the darkest tales in the story, so finish any prep you want first.
- The Fate of TsushimaThe Fate of Tsushima is the Act 2 tale that starts the assault on Castle Shimura alongside the shogun's reinforcements under Lord Oga. It is a long tale and a partial point of no return, so wrap up side work before you confirm.
- From the DarknessFrom the Darkness is the last tale of Act 2, where Jin goes against his uncle's orders and sneaks into Castle Shimura to poison the Mongols. It gives you the Ghost Armor and ends with the story moving north to Kamiagata.
- Heart of the JitoHeart of the Jito is the Act 3 tale where Jin slips into Castle Shimura unseen to leave his uncle a letter asking him to join the final battle. It is a strict no-detection tale, and you also choose a new horse.
- The Tale of Lord ShimuraThe Tale of Lord Shimura closes out Jin's Journey: a last ride with your uncle by Omi Lake that ends in a duel and a choice. What you choose decides the Ghost Armor dye you get and where Jin's new home is.
- A Debt RepaidA Debt Repaid is an Act 2 side tale in Kushi, Toyotama, where you help a man named Gomyo take revenge on the bandits who used him. Expect a camp assault and a second wave, and a Charm of Enduring Affliction at the end.
- A Final RequestA Final Request is a Toyotama side tale that starts with Straw Hat ronin raiding Lucky Genzo's Inn. You chase the raiders through three camps to find a captured man named Oda, and the reward is a Charm of Dual Destruction II.
- A Thief of InnocenceA Thief of Innocence is an Act 2 tale in Umugi Cove where a mother asks you to find her missing daughter, Kuma. You question locals, trail a strange Straw Hat and raid an inn, and the reward is a Charm of Ferocity.
- A Wealthy Man Has All He NeedsIn this Act 2 tale at the Umugi survivor camp, you deal with a merchant gone sour. Saburo, rich and desperate, is threatening refugees over his missing family, and you investigate who really took them. It rewards a Charm of Fortunate Return.
- Flesh and StoneFlesh and Stone is an Act 2 side tale in Kushi, Toyotama, where the son of the sculptor Master Izo asks you to recover his father's tools so he can repair a ruined statue. It pays a Charm of Immunity.
- Peace for the DivinePeace for the Divine is an Act 2 side tale in the Old Toyotama Hills where Mongols have burned an Inari shrine and killed its fox. You follow a fox to the culprits and make them pay, earning a Charm of Fortune I.
- The Art of SeeingThe Art of Seeing is the second and final Yuriko tale, a quiet Act 2 ride with Jin's old caretaker across Kubara. You visit a hot spring and a shrine with her, and earn Yuriko's Keepsake and the Bowman's Straw Hat.
- Akashima Bamboo StrikeThe Akashima Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge near Fort Ito in Toyotama. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Akashima HaikuThe Akashima Haiku is a poem spot where the river meets the sea, just south of Old Kanazawa Marsh in Toyotama. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Uncertainty.
- Akashima LighthouseAkashima Lighthouse is one of the 10 lighthouses Jin can relight, at Fort Ito, Toyotama. Lighting the fire gives a minor boost to your Legend.
- Amber AssassinAmber Assassin is a dye for Ronin Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Ancestral ForceAncestral Force is a dye for Sakai Clan Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
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.- Band of the Second SonBand of the Second Son is a headband hidden on the pagoda roof at Omi Monastery in Toyotama. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- Bishamon's FortuneBishamon's Fortune is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor just north of Little Monk's Pond in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- Blood of the ClanBlood of the Clan is a dye for Sakai Clan Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Breath of HachimanBreath of Hachiman is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor between Old Kanazawa Marsh and Iijima Farmstead in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- 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 Azumi-no-IsoraThe Charm of Azumi-no-Isora is a major Ranged charm, named for the kami of the seashore, in Ghost of Tsushima. Your arrows make no sound when they hit. You get it by honoring the Cloud Ridge Shrine in Toyotama.
- Charm of BludgeoningThe Charm of Bludgeoning is a minor Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your stagger damage rises by a moderate amount. You get it by finishing The Thief, The River Children or The Laughing Bandits.
- 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 Divine Healing IIThe Charm of Divine Healing II is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. At half health or less, healing restores an extra 30% health. You get it by finishing the tale The Burden of Theft.
- Charm of Dual Destruction IIThe Charm of Dual Destruction II is a minor Melee charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Your attacks have a 10% chance to do double damage, twice the odds of the first version. You get it by finishing The Conspirator or A Final Request.
- 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 Enduring AfflictionThe Charm of Enduring Affliction is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Status effects you inflict stay on 50% longer and hurt 50% more. You get it by finishing the tale A Debt Repaid.
- 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 FortitudeThe Charm of Fortitude is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. A hit that would kill you has a 20% chance to leave you standing, and you gain Resolve when it does. You get it by finishing the tale The End of Suffering.
- 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 Fortune IThe Charm of Fortune I is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Any effect that works on a percentage chance becomes 50% more likely to happen. You get it by finishing the tale Peace for the Divine.
- 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 Hoori-no-MikotoThe Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto is a major Stealth charm, named for the kami of the hunt, in Ghost of Tsushima. Assassinating an enemy from tall grass does not reveal you. You get it by honoring the Turtle Rock Shrine in Toyotama.
- 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 IzanamiThe Charm of Izanami is a major Defense charm, named for the kami of life and death, in Ghost of Tsushima. When Iron Will saves you from death, you come back with half your maximum health. You get it by honoring the Marsh Rock Shrine in Toyotama.
- 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 RejuvenationThe Charm of Rejuvenation is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. During combat you slowly refill up to 2 Resolve. You get it by finishing the tale The Tale of Yuna.
- Charm of Resistance IIThe Charm of Resistance II is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. All damage you take drops by a moderate amount. You get it by finishing The Last Warrior Monk or The Blood Sutra.
- Charm of Resolve IIThe Charm of Resolve II is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. You earn 25% more Resolve, a step up from the 15% of Resolve I. You get it by finishing the tale The Fool.
- Charm of RyuujinThe Charm of Ryuujin is a major Melee charm, named for the kami of the dragon, in Ghost of Tsushima. Each perfect dodge gives you 1 kunai back. You get it by honoring the Hazy Cliff Shrine in Toyotama.
- 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 ShinatsuhikoThe Charm of Shinatsuhiko is a major Melee charm, named for the kami of wind, in Ghost of Tsushima. After you stagger an enemy, your melee attacks cannot be interrupted for 6 seconds. You get it by honoring the Lush Peak Shrine in Toyotama.
- Charm of Swift ReturnThe Charm of Swift Return is a minor Ranged charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Standard arrows that miss have a 25% chance to come back to you. You get it by finishing The Ghost and the Demon Sensei or Message in Blood.
- Charm of TsukuyomiThe Charm of Tsukuyomi is a major Stealth charm, named for the kami of the moon, in Ghost of Tsushima. Enemies you assassinate drop extra ammo or supplies. You get it by honoring the Scarlet Rock Shrine in Toyotama.
- Charm of Unyielding IIThe Charm of Unyielding II is a minor Defense charm in Ghost of Tsushima. While you are at half health or below, you take a major amount less damage. You get it by finishing the tale Ghosts in the Fog.
- 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 IIThe Charm of Well-Being II is a minor Utility charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Healing restores an extra 15% health. You get it by finishing the tale The Cause of Suffering.
- Charm of Yuriko's KeepsakeThe Charm of Yuriko's Keepsake is a minor Ranged charm in Ghost of Tsushima. Each arrow has a 15% chance to poison its target. You get it by finishing The Proud Do Not Endure or The Art of Seeing.
- 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.
- Chinese VaseChinese Vase is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Fort Imai in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- 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.
- Composite BowComposite Bow is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Secluded Lighthouse in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy 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.
- Dark PromiseDark Promise is a dye for Kensei Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. 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.
- Dried MeatDried Meat is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at a camp north of Fort Koyasan in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Dueling FestivalDueling Festival is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor east of Fort Ito, out in the Old Togo Rice Fields in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- 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 CageEagle Cage is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Lucky Genzo's Inn in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Endless SkyEndless Sky is a dye for the Longbow. It costs 5 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Farmer's Straw HatFarmer's Straw Hat is a hat you buy from the Toyotama merchants for 20 flowers. It is cosmetic only and sits in the Helmet slot.
- Forest ViperForest Viper is a dye for the Longbow. It costs 5 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Gold Koi RiverGold Koi River is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor southeast of Lord Shimura's Camp, up in the Old Toyotama Hills in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- Gosaku's ArmorGosaku's Armor is the reward for the Mythic Tale The Unbreakable Gosaku, a heavy set once worn by a farmer who defended Tsushima's farms. It adds health and stagger damage and heals you when you kill a staggered enemy, so it suits players who break guards and keep pushing.
- Greek VaseGreek Vase is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Kishibe Village in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Gyozen's BlindfoldGyozen's Blindfold is a headband hidden in a watchtower northwest of Kubara Lighthouse in Toyotama. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- 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.
- Hakutaku Forest Pillar of HonorThe Hakutaku Forest Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Hakutaku Forest in Akashima, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Moon Bear's Paw sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- 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 PerseveranceHeadband of Perseverance is a headband you earn by composing the Umugi Haiku near the Field of the Equinox Flower in Toyotama. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of PreservationHeadband of Preservation is a headband you earn by composing the Kushi Haiku north of Benkei's Falls in Toyotama. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of RebirthHeadband of Rebirth is a headband you earn by composing the Kubara Haiku east of Kubara Forest in Toyotama. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of SurvivalHeadband of Survival is a headband you earn by composing the Otsuna Haiku south of the river by Musashi Coast in Toyotama. Haiku spots show on the map once found, and every one pays out a headband.
- Headband of UncertaintyHeadband of Uncertainty is a headband you earn by composing the Akashima Haiku at the river mouth below Old Kanazawa Marsh in Toyotama. 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.
- Healer's HeadbandHealer's Headband is a headband hidden inside the burned pagoda in Akashima Village in Toyotama. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- 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.
- Hijiki in SunlightHijiki in Sunlight is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor between Old Clan's Hill and Kazumasa's Isle in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- 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.
- Horse SkullHorse Skull is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Mountainside Ruins in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Hunter at DuskHunter at Dusk is a dye for Tadayori's Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Hunting BearHunting Bear is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor on the coast of Yoshinaka Bay in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- 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.
- Journey into NightJourney into Night is a dye for Traveler's Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Kiba Fudo MaskKiba Fudo Mask is a mask sold by the Black Dye Merchant for 20 flowers. Regular merchants do not stock it, so you need to find this specialty vendor first.
- Kubara Bamboo StrikeThe Kubara Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge between Serene Forest and Old Toyotama Hills in Toyotama. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Kubara HaikuThe Kubara Haiku is a poem spot east of Kubara Forest in Toyotama. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Rebirth.
- Kubara LighthouseKubara Lighthouse is one of the 10 lighthouses Jin can relight, east of Fort Koyasan, Toyotama. Lighting the fire gives a minor boost to your Legend.
- Kushi Bamboo StrikeThe Kushi Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge at Benkei's Falls in Toyotama. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Kushi HaikuThe Kushi Haiku is a poem spot north of Benkei's Falls in Toyotama. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Preservation.
- Lethal AristocratLethal Aristocrat is a dye for Ronin Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Light of VictoryLight of Victory is a dye for Sakai Clan Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. 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+.
- Little Monk's Pond Pillar of HonorThe Little Monk's Pond Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Little Monk's Pond in Kubara, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Bishamon's Fortune sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Lord of NightLord of Night is a dye for Sakai Clan Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- 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.
- Milk RackMilk Rack is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Rebel's Retreat in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- 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 BombMongol Bomb is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Moss Light Inn in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Mongol GutalMongol Gutal is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at just outside Yarikawa Stronghold in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Mongol SaberMongol Saber is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at a camp between Musashi Coast and Mamushi Farmstead in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Mongol ShieldMongol Shield is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Kawamata Village in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Monkey EyeMonkey Eye is a dye for Sarugami Armor. It costs 20 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Moon Bear's PawMoon Bear's Paw is a Sword Kit that reskins Jin's katana and tanto. You collect it from the Pillar of Honor in Hakutaku Forest, east of Akashima Village in Toyotama, and it is purely cosmetic.
- Necessary for SurvivalNecessary for Survival is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Umugi Cove in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Night Ocean HeadbandNight Ocean Headband is a headband that costs 5 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. It is cosmetic only and goes in the Helmet slot.
- Ocean's GuardianOcean's Guardian is a dye for Gosaku's Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Offering PlateOffering Plate is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Stone Mire Lookout in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Old Clan's Hill Pillar of HonorThe Old Clan's Hill Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Old Clan's Hill in Umugi, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Hijiki in Sunlight sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Old Kanazawa Marsh Pillar of HonorThe Old Kanazawa Marsh Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Old Kanazawa Marsh in Umugi, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Breath of Hachiman sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Old Togo Rice Fields Pillar of HonorThe Old Togo Rice Fields Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Old Togo Rice Fields in Akashima, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Dueling Festival sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Old Toyotama Hills Pillar of HonorThe Old Toyotama Hills Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Old Toyotama Hills in Kushi, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Gold Koi River sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Otsuna Bamboo StrikeThe Otsuna Bamboo Strike is a sword-timing challenge at Omi Village in Toyotama. Cut through all the bamboo with the right buttons and it counts toward raising your maximum Resolve.
- Otsuna HaikuThe Otsuna Haiku is a poem spot south of Musashi Coast, on the south side of the river in Toyotama. Sit down, pick three lines and you earn the Headband of Survival.
- OutcastsOutcasts is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Umugi Cove in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Piercing ShadowsPiercing Shadows is a dye for the Half Bow. It costs 5 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Pillars of HonorPillars of Honor are memorial shrines raised by Tsushima's first jito for samurai who died bringing peace to the island. Each one holds a sword kit that changes how Jin's katana and tanto look.
- Plum Blossom HeadbandPlum Blossom Headband is a headband hidden on the pagoda roof at Kushi Temple in Toyotama. It has no map marker, so use the Guiding Wind set to vanity gear to find it.
- QuiverQuiver is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at Dark Water Encampment in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Rationing in Yarikawa StrongholdRationing in Yarikawa Stronghold is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Yarikawa Stronghold in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- RecordsRecords are 40 letters, poems and accounts written by Tsushima's people during the Mongol invasion. You find them in towns, shrines and Mongol camps, and reading 20 counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Records of IkiRecords of Iki are 25 notes and letters added by the Iki Island expansion in the Director's Cut. They tell the story of Iki's people under the Mongols, and like the main Records they count toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Refined PredatorRefined Predator is a dye for Ronin Attire. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- RemembranceRemembrance 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.
- Report to Steward UjimasaReport to Steward Ujimasa is a written record from Ghost of Tsushima's Records set, left by locals during the Mongol invasion. You find it at Yarikawa Stronghold in Toyotama, and it counts toward the Avid Reader trophy.
- Riverbed Straw HatRiverbed Straw Hat is a straw hat found on a burned roof north of Kushi Temple in Toyotama. It has no map icon, so set the Guiding Wind to vanity gear.
- Sakai Clan ArmorThe Sakai Clan Armor is the armor of Jin's father, Lord Kazumasa Sakai, which Jin reclaims at Omi Village during Ghosts from the Past. It boosts melee damage and health and extends your Standoff streak, so it is the set for open fights.
- Sashimono BannersSashimono Banners are 80 small clan flags scattered across Tsushima. Bring them to the monk Genho at Komatsu Forge to unlock dyes for your Hero Saddle, with the last dye needing all 80.
- Serpent Strike HeadbandSerpent Strike Headband is a headband that costs 5 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. It is cosmetic only and goes in the Helmet slot.
- Shadow of JusticeShadow of Justice is a dye for Ghost Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Black Dye Merchant. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- ShagaiShagai is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at a camp southeast of Old Clan's Hill in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Shaman DrumShaman Drum is one of the 50 Mongol Artifacts, pieces of the invaders' culture and warfare you can study. It sits at a small camp in Yoshinaka Bay in Toyotama, and finding 20 artifacts counts toward the Know Your Enemy trophy.
- Sibling Bay Pillar of HonorThe Sibling Bay Pillar of Honor is a memorial shrine at Sibling Bay in Kubara, Toyotama. Visit it to collect the Yuzu Peel sword kit, a cosmetic look for Jin's katana and tanto.
- Singing CricketsSinging Crickets are 20 caged crickets hidden around Tsushima, mostly in cemeteries. Collecting them teaches Jin new flute songs, and each song changes the weather, which can help you in fights and quests.
- Sunrise DominionSunrise Dominion is a dye for Gosaku's Armor. It costs 10 flowers at the Toyotama merchants. Like every dye it only changes colours.
- Sword KitsSword Kits are cosmetic skins for Jin's katana and tanto. Most come from Pillars of Honor across Tsushima and Iki, with the rest from Mythic Tales, merchants and Iki activities.
- Akashima VillageAkashima 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.
- Bamboo Forest Hot SpringBamboo Forest Hot Spring sits in Kushi, part of Toyotama, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Castle ShimuraCastle Shimura is the seat of Clan Shimura in Toyotama and the biggest battle of Act 2. Khotun Khan holds it after the invasion, and you retake it in The Fate of Tsushima alongside every ally you have gathered.
- Cloud Ridge ShrineCloud Ridge Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Kushi, Toyotama, dedicated to Azumi-no-Isora, kami of the seashore. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Azumi-no-Isora, a major charm: arrows make no sound on impact.
- Dawn RefugeDawn Refuge is one of two possible post-game homes for Jin, in Otsuna Prefecture. Which home you get depends on your choice at the end of The Tale of Lord Shimura.
- Fort ImaiFort Imai is a fortified Mongol encampment in Umugi Prefecture. It is one of the three major Mongol Territories in Toyotama, so clearing it counts toward the region's liberation trophies.
- Fort ItoFort Ito is a Mongol-held fort in Toyotama, between the Hiyoshi and Akashima prefectures. You reach it in A New Horizon, the first story tale of Act 2, and it is where the Mongols held the warrior monks of Cedar Temple.
- Fort KoyasanFort Koyasan is a Toyotama fortification where Ryuzo's men gather to flank Lord Shimura's army. You attack it in A Reckoning in Blood before the siege of Castle Shimura.
- Hazy Cliff ShrineHazy Cliff Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Otsuna, Toyotama, dedicated to Ryuujin, kami of the sea. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Ryuujin, a major charm: recover 1 Kunai after a Perfect Dodge.
- Ichi's InnIchi's Inn is a tavern in Otsuna run by the innkeeper Ichi. The forces of the warlord Altan occupy it, and it ties into Yuna's storyline starting with The Tale of Yuna.
- Iijima FarmsteadIijima Farmstead is a Mongol-held farm village in Umugi Prefecture. Rescue the hostages to free it and earn steel, and it counts toward The Unbreakable Gosaku.
- Kishibe VillageKishibe Village is a Mongol-occupied settlement in Otsuna, near Omi Village. You can free it on its own or during the story tale Ghosts from the Past.
- Koshimizu FarmsteadKoshimizu Farmstead is a Mongol-held farm south of Benkei's Falls in Kushi. Freeing it gives one of the six keys to Gosaku's Armor in The Unbreakable Gosaku.
- Kushi TempleKushi Temple, also known as Kushidera, is an old pagoda that has stood in Toyotama for centuries. It is a key stop in Norio's storyline. Its monks later fight at the siege of Castle Shimura.
- Lord Shimura's CampLord Shimura's Camp is the samurai war camp in Kubara where your uncle gathers his army to retake Castle Shimura. You meet your allies here before A Reckoning in Blood and The Fate of Tsushima.
- Lush Peak ShrineLush Peak Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Yarikawa, Toyotama, dedicated to Shinatsuhiko, kami of the wind. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Shinatsuhiko, a major charm: staggering an enemy stops your melee attacks being interrupted for 6 seconds.
- Mamushi FarmsteadMamushi Farmstead is a walled slave farm in Otsuna run by the Mamushi brothers, allies of the warlord Altan. You strike it in the Yuna Tale Silent Death.
- Maple Shade Hot SpringMaple Shade Hot Spring sits in Kubara, part of Toyotama, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Marsh Rock ShrineMarsh Rock Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Akashima, Toyotama, dedicated to Izanami, kami of life and death. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Izanami, a major charm: iron Will revives you at 50% of your maximum health.
- Marsh Tide Hot SpringMarsh Tide Hot Spring sits in Akashima, part of Toyotama, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Morning Glory Hot SpringMorning Glory Hot Spring sits in Yarikawa, part of Toyotama, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Mossy Rest Hot SpringMossy Rest Hot Spring sits in Umugi, part of Toyotama, and is one of the game's 20 Hot Springs. Soak there once and Jin's maximum health goes up permanently.
- Omi MonasteryOmi Monastery is a temple of monks close to Jin's home of Omi Village in Toyotama. It ties into Masako's hunt for conspirators and hides the cave where the last duel of The Six Blades of Kojiro takes place.
- Omi VillageOmi Village in Kubara is Jin's childhood home and the seat of Clan Sakai. You return in Act 2 to recover your father's armor, and the village is central to the final tale.
- Scarlet Rock ShrineScarlet Rock Shrine is a Shinto shrine climb in Umugi, Toyotama, dedicated to Tsukuyomi, kami of the moon. Reach the summit to earn the Charm of Tsukuyomi, a major charm: assassinated enemies drop extra ammo or supplies.
- Stone Mire LookoutStone Mire Lookout is a Mongol-held post in the Old Kanazawa Marsh in Yarikawa. It is a minor territory, so clear it for iron and a small Legend bump while you are in the area.
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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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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.
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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.
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Castle Kaneda
Castle 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.