There are total 8 Shamisen Songs locations in Ghost Of Yotei, that you learn. Playing each song will discover hot springs where you can increase the max health. Here is all the details of where you can find all the Shamisen Songs, whom to talk to and its rewards.

Playing all the songs will earn you Like Mother, Like Daughter Trophy too!

All Shamisen Songs Location In Ghost Of Yotei

Song NameLocationWho to Talk ToRequirementsEffect / Description Summary
Atsu’s SongAtsu’s Home, YoteiAtsu’s MotherAutomatically acquired in PrologueTutorial song that teaches basic shamisen mechanics.
Song of SpiritMaster Hejiro’s Garden, Yotei GrasslandsMaster HejiroComplete “Master of the Shamisen” questReveals nearby Bamboo Strike locations on the map.
Song of Well-BeingShamisen Practice, Ishikari PlainNone (Practice Area)Reach Ishikari Plain and complete the shamisen minigameHighlights undiscovered Hot Springs to boost maximum health.
Song of VanityShamisen Practice, Teshio Ridge (north Crimson Forest)None (Practice Area)Climb Teshio Ridge and play the shamisen at the practice sitePoints toward hidden Vanity Gear, including Dyes and Weapon Kits.
Song of the WolfVarious Wolf Dens in Yotei Grasslands & Ishikari PlainNone (Unlocked after completing Dens)Clear 4 Wolf DensReveals remaining Wolf Den locations and lets you summon a wolf ally temporarily.
Song of RevengeMusician’s Camp, Tokachi RangeRonin MusicianDonate and play shamisen; complete “Those Who Leave” taleUnlocks a new tale line and an original song composition.
Song of the AinuAinu Musician Camp (Tokachi Range) & Nayoro WildsAinu MusicianComplete “The Soul of an Instrument” and “A Melody of Thoughts”Grants a unique Ainu heritage melody with special gameplay effects.
Song of ShrinesCamps near ShrinesSettler at CampCamp near a Shrine and trigger the visitor eventHelps uncover Shrine and other sacred locations across the region.

Atsu’s Song Location #1

The first Shamisen Song is part of the prologue, and you automatically learn that Atsu’s song from your mother. This is also a tutorial on how you can play the song.

Atsu's Song Location #1 in Ghost of Yotei

Song Of Spirit Location #2

The second song, Song of spirit is acquired as a reward after completing “Master Of Shamisen” side quest. The quest is available at the Master Heijro’s Garden. Talk to him to start the quest and after completion you will get Song of spirit.

Song Of Spirit Location in Ghost of Yotei

Song of well-being Location #3

Third song location is in west direction from the Rumor river, Ishikari Plain. As this is not part of any quest you can track the song location by guitar symbol on the map.

Song of well-being Location in Ghost of Yotei
Song of well-being Location in Ghost of Yotei

After reaching there, you will learn the song of well-being as part of Shamisen practice.

Song of well-being Location in Ghost of Yotei

After playing the song you will be able to discover a hot spring that can maximize your health.

Song Of Shrines Location #4

The song of shrines will be learned randomly, mostly near the camp site of a shrine. For me, I learned it near the Tokachi range.

Song Of Shrines Location in Ghost of Yotei

Rest at the given camp site and after a cutscene a settler will ask about the Shamisen Song, as a result you will learn song of shrines in Ghost Of Yotei.

Song Of Shrines Location in Ghost of Yotei

After playing the song you will be rewarded with the ability to discover shrines where charms are found.

Song Of Revenge Location #5

You will learn song of revenge at the musician’s camp in Tokachi range.

Song Of Revenge Location in Ghost of Yotei
Song Of Revenge Location in Ghost of Yotei

Go to Ronin the musician and give him a small donation, and he will ask you to take the song of revenge with you. If this doesn’t happen in the first try coming again.

Song Of Revenge Location in Ghost of Yotei

The Ronin’s song of revenge in Ghost of Yotei will give you the ability to discover Yotei six camps where altars of reflection can be found.

Song of Ainu Location #6

To learn the song of Ainu, head to the Ainu’s Musician camp in Tokachi Range. To learn the song from him, you need to complete the side quest that requires you to find a smooth stone from a mountain pool.

Head back to Ainu with the smooth stone, after receiving the stone he will ask you to meet him at hills of Husko Kotan, past the great lake to learn the song.

Song of Ainu Location in Ghost of Yotei

Complete the melody of thoughts and learn the Song Of Ainu, that gives you the ability to discover lost Ainu items.

Song of wolf Location #7

Complete the 4th wolf den to automatically learn the wolf song as reward in Ghost Of yotei.

Song of wolf Location in Ghost of Yotei
Song of wolf Location in Ghost of Yotei

After learning the song you will be able to discover wolf dens where your bond with the wolf can be increased.

Song of Vanity Location #8

The last song of vanity is learned as part of Shamisen practice in Teshio Ridge.

Song of Vanity Location in Ghost of Yotei

After learning song of vanity, you will get the ability to discover vanity gear that can customize your appearance.

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