‘Ghost of Yotei’ provides players with a soothing experience through its Sumi-e Painting activity, which lets Atsu paint the representation of Ezo while receiving unique cosmetic rewards. The paintings can be found in six primary regions, all of which contain a unique environment ranging from the lively Yotei Grasslands to the snow-capped peaks of Teshio Ridge.
Each Sumi-e location has a large rock with yellow-flowered vines, as well as a mat and painting supplies. Once a painting is complete, it gets recorded so that the player can show it off for display inside Atsu’s childhood home, as well as receive a cosmic item such as a helmet, mask, or headband. As the game tracks 18 Sumi-e paintings, only 15 of them can easily be found in the overworld, all of which are reflections of Ezo needed to attain the An Artist’s Eye trophy.
All Sumi-e Painting Locations in ‘Ghost of Yotei’
Below is a comprehensive list of the Sumi-e Painting locations, the regional breakdown, and the rewards that players can earn:
Yotei Grasslands Sumi-e Paintings
The Yotei Grasslands is the first area players will explore that features four Sumi-e locations, combining scenic views with a location for painting.
Plum Crane Sumi-e
- Location: Shikotsu River, to the west of Atsu’s Home
- Reward: Headband of Loss
- Details: Look for a swamp of purple flowers highlighted with a large hill just off center. The rock with yellow-flowered vines is the one
Mount Yotei Sumi-e
- Location: Serpent’s Pass, by the Blooming Ridge Shrine.
- Reward: Headband of Yotei
- Details: Find the Nupur River, head toward the pale torii gate, and hug the rock wall before heading uphill. The spot will be on the left of a very tall rock with yellow-flowered vines.
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Chasing Frogs Sumi-e
- Location: Lake Jozan, northwestern corner
- Reward: Hat of Youth
- Details: On the southwestern bank of Lake Jozan, find the tall rock with yellow-flowered vines near the cave. Completing the painting earns the headwear.
Careful Pincers Sumi-e
- Location: Southern Coast, southwest area of Yotei Grasslands
- Reward: Hat of Curiosity
- Details: On the shoreline near the gravel slope, look for the flat rock located next to a very large rock with yellow-flowered vines.
Ishikari Plain Sumi-e Paintings
There are 4 Sumi-e locations on Ishikari Plain, each surrounded by rivers, beaches, and fields of purple flowers.
Crashing Waves Sumi-e
- Location: Otaru Beach, southwestern shore
- Reward: Headband of Defiance
- Details: To reach this area, climb the smaller of the two rock formations. Once at the top, cross a tightrope and walk to the top of the large formation. There, players will find three Fire Lilies and the Sumi-e painting area.
Defiant Roots Sumi-e
- Location: Rumoi River, northwest Ishikari Plain
- Reward: Headband of Fortitude
- Details: Players will find a large barren area of purple flowers; the large rock with yellow flowering vines overlooks the island with a single tree.
Chatting Crows Sumi-e
- Location: Nakagoya Spring, east Ishikari Plain
- Reward: Hat of Messengers
- Details: Players will be near a small waterfall, where they can see a dead tree full of crows. The rock with the yellow flowering vines is the painting area.
Way of the Yari (optional)
- Location: Island past Howling Cove
- Reward: N/A
- Details: This is part of the side quest called Way of the Yari. Painting here is optional and does not count towards the trophy.
Tokachi Range Sumi-e Paintings
The Tokachi Range has two paintings located among the plains and wetlands.
Free Skies Sumi-e
- Place: Ohara Plains, west of Huranui’s Rest Inn
- Prize: Mask of Freedom
- Details: It is an open field with thin white trunks.
Season’s Colors Sumi-e
- Place: Tomamu Marshlands, southeast
- Prize: Headband of the Seasons
- Details: Near the waterfall, Dueling Tree, and Altar of Reflection, the painting area is on dry land at the local map edge.
Nayoro Wilds Sumi-e Paintings
Nayoro Wilds have two murals that require exploring hills and rivers.
Peaceful Kotan Sumi-e
- Location: Southern hills and entrance
- Reward: Mask of Community
- Details: Players are advised to way up and grapple the gaps to get to the handholds on the edge above the village.
Drying Bark Sumi-e
- Location: Iwor Woods village
- Reward: Headband of Tranquility
- Details: The mural is located in the open yard across from the house next to a waterfall.
Teshio Ridge Sumi-e Paintings
Teshio Ridge is covered in snow and experiences blizzards often, and it has two Sumi-e paintings.
Frozen Moment Sumi-e
- Location: the mouth of the Teshio River near the Black Dye Vendor.
- Reward: Mask of Slumber.
- Details: It is on the riverbank in front of the ice wall, marked by the yellow-flowered vine rock.
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Howling Pack Sumi-e
- Location: Ridge to the west of Sentinel Forest.
- Reward: Headband of the Wild.
- Details: It is marked by the traditional tall rock and is on a raised ridge near a Wolf Den.
Oshima Coast Sumi-e Paintings
The Oshima Coast has the last two Sumi-e sites among the rice and castle treatments. Out of rice paddies and castle gardens, Oshima Coast has the second and third Sumi-e locations.
Lost Flight Sumi-e
- Location: Atago Rice Field, near Atago Bamboo Strike
- Reward: Helmet
- Details: Perched on a raised hill at the map’s edge, this painting looks out over the rice fields.
Imperial Sakura Sumi-e
- Location: Matsumae Castle Garden
- Reward: Helmet
- Details: Nestled in the castle garden, the painting looks out over a peaceful water feature at the water’s edge.
Collecting all the All Sumi-e Paintings in ‘Ghost Of Yotei’ will equip players with some exciting gear and a trophy. Even though it is not part of the actual main story, however, collecting them is quite fun, and getting them all is just satisfying.
