Completing the Quest: Finding All Shrines in Assassin's Creed Shadows

The universe of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is vast and stunning, filled with numerous activities and discoveries while maintaining its artistic goal of showcasing a lively, colorful Japanese scenery. Whichever way you explore, you’re bound to encounter unique vistas and numerous locations waiting to be discovered.

Among the many sites you can find in AC: Shadows are shrines. These shrines hold religious significance for the local population and feature striking architecture and beautifully landscaped surroundings. There are 27 shrines to discover in total, and if you aim to collect them all, we can assist you.

What Are Shrines?

In AC: Shadows, each shrine includes several prayer spots. Completing a prayer at all these spots rewards you with a Knowledge Point for that shrine. These Knowledge Points are crucial for developing the skills of Naoe and Yasuke, making shrines an important means of keeping both characters sharp.

Every Shrine In Izumi Settsu

In the Azumi Settsu region, there are two shrines, located near the western coast. This area is the game’s entry-level region, which makes it easy to navigate and collect the shrines without worrying about your character’s level.

Shrine	Location
Nishinomiya Shrine	This shrine is west of Amagasaki, and northeast of Akashi.
Sumiyoshi Shrine	This shrine is south of Osaka, northeast of Sakai, and southwest of Tennoji Pagoda.

Every Shrine In Harima

Every shrine location in Harima in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Harima features four shrines, with three situated along the southern coast. The exception is the Kaya Shrine, found on Mount Kasagata. This region has a level of 23, which can pose challenges if you attempt to pass through it at lower levels.

Shrine	Location
Itatehyozu Shrine	This shrine is southeast of Himeji Castle, and south of both Himeji and the Kanki Burned Fields.
Ishinohoden Shrine	This shrine is east and across the bridge from Itatehyozy Shrine, in the middle of a small forest.
Takasago Shrine	This shrine is heavily protected, and entering is seen as trespassing. It’s located in the Kakogawa Estate, in the southernmost part of Harima and to the west of Amagasaki.
Kaya Shrine	This shrine is on the western side of Mount Kasagata, slightly northwest of Inariyama Watchtower.

Every Shrine In Yamashiro

Every shrine location in Yamashiro in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Yamashiro is a lively area with three shrines, all situated on the eastern side of the region. It’s a relatively low-level area, ideal for collecting Knowledge Points early on.

Shrine	Location
Kamagamo Shrine	This shrine is directly west of the Hanazono Tower viewpoint, and north of Kyoto.
Gion Shrine	This shrine sits just east and across the river from Kyoto, and is directly west of the Pagoda of the Hills viewpoint.
Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine	This shrine is located on the west side of the Ogura Pond island, directly across from Oyamazaki Village.

Every Shrine In Tamba

Every shrine location in Tamba in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

In Tamba, there are only two shrines: one in the northwest corner and another on the eastern side. This region is more challenging, so for those wanting to quickly earn Knowledge Points, it’s wise to stay on horseback until you reach the shrines to dodge confrontations.

Shrine	Location
Atago Shrine	This shrine is directly west of the Arashiyama Cascades viewpoint, and northeast of the Kameyama Tenshu viewpoint.
Onitake Shrine	This shrine is slightly south of the Mount Akaiwa viewpoint, and northwest of Fukuchiyama.

Every Shrine In Wakasa

Every shrine location in Wakasa in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The Wakasa region, while expansive, features only two shrines. One is situated in a remote northern peninsula, while the other is nearly at the region’s center. Wakasa is also a higher-level area, so be cautious of the challenging terrain if you choose to explore it at lower levels.

Given the limited number of shrines, it may be wiser to focus on other, easier locations for early Knowledge Points in the game.

Shrine	Location
Jogu Shrine	This shrine is located further up the coast from the Sotomo Gate, and southwest of the Tsuruga Port Overlook.
Wakasahiko Shrine	This shrine is south of Obama, and north of the Onyu Pass, nestled in between the two rivers in the area.

Every Shrine In Omi

Every shrine location in Omi in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The Omi region is another vast area that features only a couple of shrines. These shrines lie on opposite sides of Lake Biwa, with one positioned on the western shore and the other on the northeastern side. Despite its size, Omi is considered a medium-level area, mainly because much of it is covered by Lake Biwa.

It’s fairly simple to dodge fights in this area, and the significant exploration opportunities make it worth visiting, even if your level isn’t quite high enough yet.

Shrine	Location
Shirahige Shrine	This shrine is on the coast of Lake Biwa, just south of Omizo Castle.
Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine	This shrine is north of Nagahama, and just south of the Goshiki Outlands.

Every Shrine In Iga

Every shrine location in Iga in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Iga is a compact region, but it houses two shrines in its northern area, located close to each other. Iga is considered a medium-level area, so although it might not have many features, these two shrines are conveniently located for a quick visit.

Shrine	Location
Aekuni Shrine	This shrine is located just north of Ichinomiya, and southwest of Otogi Pass.
Kasuga Shrine	This shrine is slightly north of Aekuni Shrine, and to the southeast of the Tejikara Vista viewpoint.

Every Shrine In Yamato

Every shrine location in Yamato in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

The Yamato region features four shrines: one in the south, three clustered in the northern section. As a higher-level area with significant vertical terrain, it shares some similarities with Wakasa. If your priority is to gain Knowledge Points quickly, consider exploring other locations first.

Shrine	Location
Niukawakami Shrine	This shrine is north of Yoshino, south of the river that separates it from Takatori.
Omiwa Shrine	This shrine is directly west and near the Mount Miwa viewpoint, nestled between Takatori and the Nara Heartland.
Kasugataisha Shrine	This shrine is north of the Omiwa Shrine, and slightly southeast of the Todaiji Temple.
Hinode Shrine	This shrine is quite close to the previously mentioned shrine, and is northeast of the Todaiji Temple.

Every Shrine In Kii

Every shrine location in Kii in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Kii stands out as the region with the most shrines, boasting six shrines in total. While the western section is devoid of shrines, the first one is found near the center, with the others extending north and south all the way to the eastern coast.

Kii is a very high-level area with diverse terrain. Those at lower levels should exercise caution, as confrontations can be hazardous. Nevertheless, the abundance of shrines in this region makes it potentially beneficial for earning early Knowledge Points—provided you proceed with care.

Shrine	Location
Tokei Shrine	This shrine is south of Kayasan, slightly northeast of Tanabe.
Takahara Kumano Shrine	This shrine is just south of Takahara Village, situated on elevated land.
Kumano Hongu Taisha	This shrine is just south across the bridge from Hongu, located to the east of Koyasan.
Kumano Nachi Taisha	This shrine is situated directly south of the Maruyama Shrine viewpoint and just south of the Seigantojo Pagoda.
Kamikura Shrine	This shrine is slightly south of Shingu, and directly east of the Maruyama Shrine viewpoint.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha	This shrine is located just north of the Kamikura Shrine, south of the Path of the Chosen.