Assassin's Creed Shadows Kuji-Kiri Guide: All Locations Across Japan

In 2026, Assassin's Creed Shadows remains a popular open-world title, and its Kuji-Kiri memories continue to be one of the most story-rich side activities. These tiny praying spots let Naoe remember her past, giving players a closer look at her childhood and at Iga before Lord Nobunaga's invasion. Unlike many collectibles, the Kuji-Kiri add context to the world rather than simply filling a map. Almost all of the spots are available once free roam opens, but one in Iga is tied to main story progression. Some memories also include boss fights, so players should be ready for high-level enemies.

There are 22 Kuji-Kiri spots in total. Twenty-one can be discovered during free roam, while the final Iga memory unlocks through the Mind and Body quest. The table below gives a quick regional overview before the detailed route notes.

🗾 Izumi Settsu: Five Starter Kuji-Kiri

Izumi Settsu is the best place to begin. The region contains five spots, most of them close together, and players will not be under-leveled in any of the memories.

• The first spot is inside the hideout where Tomiko resides, on the eastern side in the middle of a small body of water.

• The second lies southeast of the hideout. Players can pass over the small river and follow a tiny branch that leads to a mountain.

• The third is at a shrine northwest of Kawachi Heights. The route follows the river crossed earlier on the way to the Sacred Bridge and then moves west.

• The fourth sits between two hills east of Osaka, before the main castle. The path crosses the river toward the northwest.

• The fifth is on the northwestern coast of Izumi Settsu, west of Amagasaki village and right next to the ocean.

⛩️ Yamato: Two Eastern Spots

Yamato features two Kuji-Kiri, both on the eastern side of the region.

• One is near a small body of water southeast of Uda Matsuyama, on the west side next to the road.

• The other is at a small temple northeast of Yoshino. The route moves south from the previous spot and past the wide river that runs through the region.

🌊 Kii: Two High-Level Memories

Kii is the highest-level region in Assassin's Creed Shadows, so players should be well-prepared for potential fights. It has two Kuji-Kiri.

• The first is found by following the river in Sazae Oni Shores south to the ocean, hugging the coast east, and looking along the road adjacent to the water.

• The second is in the eastern part of Kii, southeast of Kumano Sanzan. It sits next to a waterfall that turns into a river and joins the ocean in the south.

🏯 Iga: Naoe's Home Region

Iga is Naoe's home region and contains two Kuji-Kiri, but one is locked behind the main story.

• The first is next to the border between Iga and Yamato, in the southwest. It sits near the center of a horizontal line drawn between Nabari Wilds in Iga and Todaiji in Yamato.

• The second is in Naoe's childhood house in Mibuno Vale. It is not interactable before the Mind and Body quest, so visiting early serves no purpose.

🐎 Harima: Two Northern Cliff Spots

Harima lies west of Izumi Settsu. Both of its Kuji-Kiri are in the northern part of the region.

• One is almost on the border between Harima and Tamba. From Kamakura Valley, the route runs northwest to a cliff next to the main road.

• The other requires a longer trip to the northwest of Harima. From Mount Kasagata, players head directly west to a small river, where the Kuji-Kiri waits on the cliff beyond the water.

🏙️ Tamba: Two Urban and Riverside Spots

Tamba has two Kuji-Kiri and several large cities.

• One is inside a backyard in the southeast of Kameyama, which is already in the southeast of the region. Under-leveled players are advised to sneak into the temple yard without alerting the guards.

• The other is near Miyazu Bay in the northwest. Following the river that cuts the city in half toward the south leads to the Kuji-Kiri west of the river inside Sukyoji Temple.

🌸 Yamashiro: Three Low-Level Spots

Yamashiro sits in the middle of the map and is the second low-level region after Izumi Settsu. It features three Kuji-Kiri.

• The first is in the southwest. From Shoryuji, the route runs west to a cliff along the road.

• The second is east of central Kyoto. After crossing the river, players continue forward until they find a temple hidden between trees with two pools of water.

• The third is in the northernmost part of Yamashiro. From Genbu Highlands, the route runs northwest to Kuramadera Temple, and exiting north leads to the Kuji-Kiri.

🌅 Wakasa: Two Coastal and Border Spots

Wakasa contains two Kuji-Kiri, one on the northern coast and one on the border with Omi.

• The border spot is next to a swampy area southeast of Onyu Pass. The swamp lies inside Omi, but the Kuji-Kiri itself is in Wakasa.

• The coastal spot is near Obama on the western coast. From the lower part of the city, players move west and cross the bridge to a cliff tip overlooking the ocean.

🌊 Omi: Two Lake Region Spots

Omi is one of the most beautiful regions in the game, with a massive lake in the middle. It holds the final two Kuji-Kiri.

• One is on the west side of the lake. From Mount Hiei, the route runs north to a pool of water with a tall cliff, and the Kuji-Kiri sits on top.

• The final spot is north of the lake. From Takashima Shores, players move northeast to a waterfall between two bodies of water, and the Kuji-Kiri is north of that waterfall.

For players revisiting Assassin's Creed Shadows in 2026, the Kuji-Kiri remain a rewarding way to learn more about Naoe and the world of Iga. The early Izumi Settsu spots are ideal for a first pass, while Kii should be saved until the player is properly leveled. With 22 memories spread across Japan, the activity offers both narrative depth and a reason to explore every corner of the map.