Ghost of Yotei Map & Regions

The Ghost of Yotei map covers Ezo, the land that is now Hokkaido, in the year 1603. It is split into six main regions: Yotei Grasslands, Ishikari Plain, Tokachi Range, Nayoro Wilds, Teshio Ridge and Oshima Coast. There is also a small seventh area on the slopes of Mount Yotei itself. Three regions are open almost from the start, and the other three unlock as you progress through the main story.

Across the whole map there are 310 collectibles and activities in about 20 categories, from hot springs and fox dens to Altars of Reflection and Yotei Six camps. None of them are missable: after the credits you can keep exploring in free roam and pick up anything you left behind. Most collectibles appear on your map automatically when you get close, but a few types, such as Nine Tails' Puzzle Boxes and Ainu Items, do not, so they are the ones people usually miss.

This table lists every region on the Ghost of Yotei map in the order most players reach them, with the exact condition that opens each one.

Yotei Grasslands is where the open world begins once the Prologue ends. It is one of the busiest regions for collectibles, with 12 Altars of Reflection, 4 hot springs, 3 fox dens and 3 shrine climbs, so it is worth clearing before you travel further.

Tokachi Range and Nayoro Wilds are both open from the start, even though the story does not send you there right away. Tokachi Range is reached by following the river north-east out of Yotei Grasslands. Nayoro Wilds is reached by ferry from Central Ferry on the Great Lake. Nayoro Wilds has the fewest collectibles of the six regions and no Bamboo Strikes at all.

Ishikari Plain opens during Main Tale: The Oni and has the most Altars of Reflection after Teshio Ridge. Teshio Ridge opens during Main Tale: The Kitsune and has the most Altars of Reflection on the whole map, 16 in total. It also hides the easiest hot spring to miss: the one at Red Crane Inn, where you pay 200 coins to a bathhouse attendant instead of finding it in the wild.

Oshima Coast is the last main region, unlocked through Main Tale: The Saito Brothers. Finally, Mount Yotei is a small side area reached by the Mount Yotei Shrine path in the west of Yotei Grasslands. It contains one Altar of Reflection.

The categories below are the ones that directly make Atsu stronger, so they are the ones most players hunt first. Counts are per region and add up to the in-game totals.

Not every icon on the map is worth the same. Altars of Reflection are the most important, because each one gives a skill point. Hot springs and Bamboo Strikes raise your health and Spirit, and shrine climbs give charms. Cosmetic collectibles like Pillars of the Fallen can wait until later.

The other collectible categories on the map are: 12 Nine Tails' Puzzle Boxes, 5 Mountain Reliquary Puzzles, 18 Sumi-e paintings (15 are needed for the trophy), 30 Ainu Items, 10 Wolf Dens, 6 Dueling Trees, 8 Shamisen Songs, 31 Bounties, 10 Special Places for the trophy, 12 armor sets and 14 weapons. Puzzle Boxes and Ainu Items are the two types that are not marked on your map when you get close.

Fox dens are back from Ghost of Tsushima: find a den and follow the fox to a small shrine for a charm. There are 11 in total. After finding all of them, collect the golden fox mask at the Hunting Camp Hideout to unlock the Guardian of Inari trophy. The final mask is obtained after visiting the Sanctuary Grove location.

Because nothing on the Ghost of Yotei map is missable, you can play the story at your own pace and clean up afterwards. These habits save the most time.