In this guide, we’ll help you find all shamisen song locations in Ghost of Yotei and explain what they do in the game.
Knowing the Shamisen Song locations and learning to play them in Ghost of Yotei is important for exploration. Playing these tunes allows you to direct the guiding wind to various points of interest. This includes the whereabouts of vanity items, bamboo strike challenges, or hidden treasures.
If you’re an avid collector or just love to roleplay, seeking them out will let you immerse deeper into the history of Ezo. With that said, here is a guide on all the Shamisen song locations in Ghost of Yotei.
List of Shamisen Song Locations in Ghost of Yotei
Below is a list of the locations where you can find shamisen songs in Ghost of Yotei.
Atsu’s Song

- Location: Atsu’s Home
- How to Get: Go through the Prologue and talk to Atsu’s mother
- Description: Serves as the introduction on how to play the shamisen.
Song of Spirit

- Location: Yotei Grasslands – Master Hejiro’s Garden
- How to Get: Finish the Master of the Shamisen quest
- Description: Directs you to the nearest Bamboo Strike location.
Song of Well-Being

- Location: Ishikari Plain – Shamisen Practice
- How to Get: Head to Ishikari Plain and finish the minigame
- Description: Directs you to any undiscovered hot spring locations.
Song of Vanity

- Location: Teshio Ridge, just north of Crimson Forest – Shamisen Practice
- How to Get: Climb up the mountain and play the Shamisen
- Description: Points to various Vanity Gears like Dyes and Weapon Kits.
Song of the Wolf

- Location: Yotei Grasslands and Ishikari Plain – Wolf Dens
- How to Get: Finish a total of four Wolf Dens
- Description: Directs to undiscovered locations of Wolf Dens and summons a wolf ally.
Song of Revenge

- Location: Musician’s Camp – Tokachi Range
- How to Get: Finish the Those Who Leave tale, donate, and play the Shamisen
- Description: Unlocks a new tale and song composition.
Song of the Ainu

- Location: Ainu Musician Camp and Nayoro Wilds – Tokachi Range
- How to Get: Finish both The Soul of an Instrument and A Melody of Thoughts quests
- Description: Helps you learn an Ainu heritage melody with various unique effects.
Song of Shrines

- Location: Camps with a nearby shrine
- How to Get: Trigger a visitor event by camping near a shrine
- Description: Points to various shrines and other special locations.

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