All Kuji-kiri locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Looking for all Kuji-kiri locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Kuji-kiri are meditative places to take Naeo to reflect on her past. Completing each one will get you a Knowledge Point, which will help to secure higher Knowledge Ranks and unlock more complex skills. See below for all 22 Kuji-kiri locations across all major regions of the game. 

Izumi Settsu Kuji-kiri locations

1. Eboshigata Hatchiman Shrine

From the Makinoodera Temple entrance, travel down the main road northeast. Turn left at the shrine marker and go up the stairs towards the Eboshigata Hatchiman Shrine. The Kuji-kiri spot is straight ahead, on top of a rock and to the left of a large tree trunk.

2. Tomiko’s Homestead

The next Kuji-kiri location is located on Tomiko’s Homestead, your first Hideout. Turn right at the main house entrance and walk along the stone path under the cherry blossom tree. Continue through the flower field towards the small waterfall in the distance.

3. Rolling Glen

Travel along the main southwestern road from Tommiko’s Homestead to Osaka. Once you enter the Katano Foothills, continue on the road. It will take you up and around the mountainside, towards the Kuji-kiri.

4. Sacred Bridge

Travel along the main southwestern road from Tommiko’s Homestead then follow the main river east. There will be a shrine structure to indicate where you need to turn for the pathway towards the Kuji-kiri. The shrine is also located along the eastern road from the Kawachi Lost Pagoda fast travel point.

5. Windy Shores

This Kuji-kiri is located on the far western coast of Izumi Settsu, close to the Lumber Aisle and west of the Amagasaki Castle fast travel point.

Yamashiro Kuji-kiri locations

1. The Cliffs of Thought

This Kuji-kiri is far to the southwest of Yamashiro. Follow the main path southwest of Shoryuji Castle. This will lead you into a wooded area where you should come across the red shrine structure to indicate the path up to the Kuji-kiri.

2. Ginkakuji Garden

This Kuji-kiri is located within the courtyard, outside of Ginkakuji Temple (east of Kyoto).

3. Kuramadera Temple 

This spot is located along the pathway directly above Kuramadera Temple in northern Yamashiro. Follow the main road northwest of the Genbu Highlands to find the temple.

Omi Kuji-kiri locations

1. Three-Trunked Tree

Follow the main river channel connecting Wakasa to Omi in the west. The Kuji-kiri location is on a little stone outcropping above the river northeast of the Hiei Foothill fast travel point.

2. Himega Falls

The second Omi Kuji-kiri is located all the way to the north, within the Takashima Shores area. Travel from the Mount Peak fast travel point, taking the main pathway downwards and southeast. This will take you to the spot overlooking the lake.

Iga Kuji-kiri locations

1. Naoe’s House

The first Kuji-kiri in Iga is located on the back porch of Naoe’s house (southeast of Mibuno Castle).

2. Cliffside Buddha

The second spot in Iga is located to the west of the Nabari Wilds, southwest of the Nabari Lookout fast travel point and Kashiwara Fort.

Harima Kuji-kiri locations

1. Mount Sen

This spot is directly south of the Mount Sen fast travel point in northern Harima.

2. Harima’s Peak

Located in the northwest of Harima, this Kuji-kiri spot is on a cliff face directly opposite the Kaya Shrine. You’ll need to climb to this spot.

Wakasa Kuji-kiri locations

1. Kajii Monzeki Temple

This spot is located just outside the walls of Kajii Monzeki Temple, overlooking the lake. Southeast of Wakasa, near the border of Omi.

2. Pond of the Heron

This Kuji-kiri is located along the Shattered Coast, within the central west of the Wakasa region. Take the southwestern exit out of Obama, past the lighthouse and follow the shrine markers to the Kuji-kiri spot.

Yamato Kuji-kiri locations

1. Soni Highlands

This Kuji-kiri is located in northern Yamato, in the field between the Uda Matsuyama and Mount Nukai fast travel points.

2. Nyoirinji Footpath

The next spot is located within the entrance of Nyoirinji Temple, east of the Nyoirinji Falls fast travel point.

Tamba Kuji-kiri locations

1. Seirinji Temple

This spot is located within a little courtyard in Seirunji Temple, south of Kameyama Castle (southeast Tamba).

2. Sukyoji Temple

Take the main road south out of Miyazi Bay to find the Sukyoji Temple. The Kuji-kiri spot is located outside of the main temple, on the stairs.

Kii Kuji-kiri locations

1. Kumano Nachi Waterfall

Located far to the east of the Kii region, this Kuji-kiri is located at the base of the Nachi Waterfall, opposite the Hiro Shrine and near the Seigantoji Pagoda.

2. Shores of Kii

The next spot is located on the western shore of Kii. Take the main road east out of the coastal town, Gobo. The Kuji-kiri spot will be on a small outcropping of land.

How to complete a Kuji-kiri

To interact with a Kuji-kiri spot and unlock one of Naeo’s memories, you must follow the button or key prompts as they light up on the screen as a quick-time event. The key to completing these is to push the prompts in time with the rhythm and to remember the rhythm as the buttons are pressed.

Some Kuji-kiri will become more difficult as the prompts either speed up or require you to press multiple buttons at once. Look out for the white ring that surrounds these prompts; this tells you which ones need to be pressed. Once the prompts completely fade, you’ll be taken to one of Naeo’s memories.

The first four Kuji-kiri you complete will advance the "Naoe’s Journey" questline and will take you through four unique memories to help shape Naeo’s past. Subsequent Kuji-kiri will just be the same minigame you can complete to earn Knowledge Points. Once you have enough Knowledge Points, you’ll gain a Knowledge Rank which unlocks higher tiers of skills in the skill trees.

That rounds up our guide to all Kuji-kiri locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, now you should be all set with a wealth of Knowledge Points. For more Assassin’s Creed Shadows tips and tricks, see our guides to all legendary Katana locations or our explainer on how to adopt a pet in-game.

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