How To Find and Pray at Gion Shrine in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

Discover the location of the Gion Shrine in Assassin’s Creed Shadows and pray at all its small shrine sites to earn XP and Knowledge Points.

Find the Gion Shrine in Hills of Meeting in Assassin's Creed Shadows (Image via Ubisoft)
Find the Gion Shrine in Hills of Meeting in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Image via Ubisoft)

Throughout Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ vast map, composed of nine regions, players will find picturesque shrines tucked away in forests and atop mountains. Gion Shrine in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is among several such locations you can find in Yamashiro, the region containing the game’s largest city, Kyoto.

In this article, we will explore how you can find and pray at the Gion Shrine in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Gion Shrine Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Gion Shrine Location (Image via Ubisoft)
Gion Shrine Location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Image via Ubisoft)

The Gion Shrine is nestled in the Western Hills of Meeting, east of Kyoto, in Yamashiro. To find the shrine, travel from central Kyoto toward the Hills of Meeting. Soon after crossing the eastern bridge on horseback, you will find a fork in the road with two paths heading in either direction. You can take the left road to reach the main entrance of Gion Shrine, but the path on the right will lead you to the shrine as well.

Gion Shrine Prayer Site One

Prayer site 1 (Image via Ubisoft)
Gion Shrine Prayer site 1 (Image via Ubisoft)

Reaching the main entrance, climb the steps and head into the shrine. Move to the leftmost building in the courtyard, which is flanked by two lamps. Stand at the base of its stairs at the center and press the interact (E on PC) button when prompted. Your character will start praying. Wait for the animation to end before looking for the next prayer site.

Gion Shrine Prayer Site Two

Prayer site 2 (Image via Ubisoft)
Gion Shrine Prayer site 2 (Image via Ubisoft)

After the prayer is concluded, turn right and head through the archway that leads out of the central courtyard. There will be two archways side by side; head through the one on the right. There will be a small shrine ahead, where you can pray to complete exploring the Gion Shrine and receive its rewards.

Gion Shrine Rewards in AC Shadows

Paying respects to both shrine sites will reward you with 500 XP and one Knowledge Point. This is consistent with the rewards received at most shrines in the game.


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