Assassin’s Creed Shadows has 27 Shrine locations. Each shrine requires you to pray at a few smaller shrines within the area.
On the map they are indicated by white question marks which turn into orange shrine icons when going near them. Hold L2/LT to look for the shrines, they will appear as white dots. When you look from a rooftop you can easily spot the white dots from far away. Simply interact with all the shrines to pray. They reward you with a knowledge point and XP.
All of them are still obtainable after the story in free-roam, nothing is missable.
Izumi Settsu
Shrine #1: Sumiyoshi Shrine
Sub-Region: Osaka
Holding , you can see white pulsing dots which indicate the three shrines to pray at by pressing :triangle : .
The first one is in the west of the shrine area:
The second is the main shrine building in the middle of the complex:
The third is just to the north of the second, next to an exit.
Shrine #2: Nishinomiya Shrine
Sub-Region: Nakayama Peak
The first one is at the top of the steps, the main building of this complex.
For the second, do a 180° turn from the first shrine, cross a small bridge and it’s right in front of you.
The third is to the south west of the second, across a small stream.
Yamashiro
Shrine #3: Kamigamo Shrine
Sub-Region: Genbu Highlands
Shrine #1: In the south-east corner of the complex.
Shrine #2: Central; on the steps leading up to the main shrine.
Shrine #3: Just south of Shrine #1, outside of the main walls.
Shrine #4: Gion Shrine
Sub-Region: Hills of Meeting
Shrine #1: In the south-east corner of the complex.
Shrine #2: The building to the north of the complex.
Shrine #5: Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine
Sub-Region: Ogura Pond
Shrine #1: The main entrance of the shrine, facing west.
Shrine #2: The south-east corner of the complex.
Shrine #3: In the east of the complex at the entrance to the shrine area.
Omi
Shrine #6: Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine
Sub-Region: Goshiki Outlands
Shrine #1: Towards the south on a rock island surrounded by water.
Shrine #2: In a building on the south-west corner.
Shrine #3: In the main shrine building towards the north.
Shrine #4: In the northern-most corner, close to Shrine #3.
Shrine #7: Shirahige Shrine
Sub-Region: Ado River Valley
Shrine #1: Close to the entrance of the shrine complex.
Shrine #2: Go up the first set of steps to the west of Shrine #1.
Shrine #3: Climb further up the hill to the west of Shrine #2.
Shrine #4: Slightly to the south of Shrine #3.
Iga
Shrine #8: Kasuga Shrine
Sub-Region: Otogi Pass
Shrine #9: Aekuni Shrine
Sub-Region: Ichinomiya
Harima
Shrine #10: Takasago Shrine
Sub-Region: Kakogawa Estuary
Shrine #11: Ishinohoden Shrine
Sub-Region: Kakogawa Estuary
Shrine #12: Itatehyozu Shrine
Sub-Region: Himeji
Shrine #13: Kaya Shrine
Sub-Region: Mount Kasagata
Yamato
Shrine #14: Hinode Shrine
Sub-Region: Todaiji
Shrine #1: There is just this one big shrine.
Shrine #2: Just go down the little path to the left of the first Shrine.
Shrine #15: Kasugataisha Shrine
Sub-Region: Nara Heartland
Shrine #1: It’s the building in the middle of the temple area.
Shrine #2: It’s on the south side of the temple area.
Shrine #3: It’s on the west side of the temple area, near the entrance.
Shrine #4: This is on the east side of the temple area.
Shrine #16: Omiwa Shrine
Sub-Region: Nara Heartland
You complete this during the main quest “A Chance Encounter”.
Shrine #17: Niukawakami Shrine
Sub-Region: Yoshino
Shrine #1: Just walk up the path from the entry to find the first shrine.
Shrine #2: From the first Shrine, take the path to the right to find the second Shrine at the end.
Wakasa
Shrine #18: Wakasahiko Shrine
Sub-Region: Onyu Pass
Shrine #1: The building is on the south side of the temple area.
Shrine #2: It’s on the south west side of the temple area. From Shrine #1, turn around and pass the gate, immediately turn left and follow the path to find it.
Shrine #19: Jogu Shrine
Sub-Region: Sotomo Gate
Shrine #1: When you enter the Shrine area, walk up the stairs and turn left to find the first Shrine.
Shrine #2: From the first Shrine, turn right and move forward to find the second Shrine.
Shrine #3: From Shrine #2, turn right and move to the end and turn left to find the third Shrine.
Shrine #4: From Shrine #3, turn around and move forward, you will find Shrine #4 on the left side, Shrine #4 is also opposite Shrine #1.
Kii
Shrine #20: Kumano Hongu Taisha
Sub-Region: Kumano Sanzan
Shrine #1: It’s a little shrine on the west-side of the temple area.
Shrine #2: Inside the building on the north-part of the temple area.
Shrine #3: It’s a stone on the north-east part of the temple area.
Shrine #21: Kumano Nachi Taisha
Sub-Region: Kumano Sanzan
Shrine #1: It’s the first house on the left side.
Shrine #2: The last house on the right side.
Shrine #3: It’s inside of the big house in the middle of the temple area.
Shrine #4: Inside the house to the right of the 5 tiny houses.
Shrine #5: It’s behind the 5 little houses, noth part of the temple.
Shrine #22: Kamikura Shrine
Sub-Region: Kumano Sanzan
Shrine #1: It’s the one and only shrine here.
Shrine #2: When standing in front of Shrine #1, look to the right behind Shrine #1. Follow the small stone path to find this little shrine.
Shrine #23: Kumano Hayatama Taisha
Sub-Region: Kumano Sanzan
Shrine #1: It’s the shrine in the middle of the left side.
Shrine #2: It’s opposite from Shrine #1, you have to pay on the stone floor in front of the buildings on the right side.
Shrine #3: It’s inside the building near Shrine #2.
Shrine #24: Takahara Kumano Shrine
Sub-Region: Nakahechi Route
Shrine #25: Tokei Shrine
Sub-Region: Nakahechi Route
Shrine #1: In the middle of the temple area.
Shrine #2: Behind Shrine #1.
Tamba
Shrine #26: Onitake Shrine
Sub-Region: Miyazu Bay
Shrine #1: Just walk through the main entrance to find the first shrine.
Shrine #2: Exit through the main entrance and immediately turn left and walk forward to find the second Shrine.
Shrine #27: Atago Shrine
Sub-Region: Tamba Highlands
Shrine #1: In the middle of the temple area.
Shrine #2: On the northwest part of the temple area.
For all other collectibles check out the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collectible Guide.
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