If you’ve spent any time exploring the snow-dusted open world of Ghost of Yotei, you’ve probably stumbled across a tinkling wind chime tucked between cedar branches or hanging from a cliffside torii gate. These unassuming collectibles are far more than decorative: finding every one unlocks permanent stamina boosts, an exclusive cosmetic set, and access to a secret endgame side quest that most players never find. This guide breaks down every ghost of yotei wind chime locations by region, with pro tips to help you skip the frustrating aimless wandering and grab every collectible on your first playthrough.
Ghost of Yotei Wind Chime Locations: Hokkaido Coastal Region
The southern coastal stretch of Hokkaido is home to 7 of the total 22 wind chimes in the game, and most are accessible as soon as you leave the opening tutorial area. Three of these are tucked along the cliffside paths between the starting village and the first main story outpost, so you can grab them early if you take the time to veer off the main dirt road. Low tide (in-game 10AM to 3PM) is required to reach 2 of the coastal wind chimes, as they are hidden inside sunken fishing huts that are fully submerged outside of this window. One of the easiest to miss is hanging from the underside of the broken wooden pier at the southernmost point of the map: you’ll need to climb down the pier supports to reach it, and it’s easy to walk right past if you’re only scanning the ground level for collectibles. You’ll also find one tied to the mast of a half-buried shipwreck on the northern edge of the coastal region, which requires you to use your grappling hook to climb up the wreckage to reach it.
Mountainous Central Region Wind Chime Spots
The slopes surrounding Mount Yotei hold 8 of the game’s wind chimes, and these are some of the hardest to reach, thanks to icy paths, hidden crevasses, and aggressive enemy patrols. Most of these are tucked in abandoned mountain shrines or behind frozen waterfalls, so you’ll want to make sure you have unlocked the fire torch ability before you head into this region. The fire torch ability is mandatory for 2 of the 4 mountain wind chimes tucked behind ice walls, so don’t waste the trip up the mountain until you’ve unlocked that skill from the main story. If you get tired of trekking up icy slopes and fighting off roving bandit patrols, it’s totally fine to take a 10 minute break to reset your focus before you head back into the cold mountain paths. A lot of players I know keep a quick casual game open in a separate tab for these short breaks, and 777 Game is a popular pick for its fast, low-stakes rounds that don’t pull you away from your play session for too long. Once you’re recharged, head to the summit of the smaller western peak to find one of the most well-hidden wind chimes in the game, tucked under a snow-covered rock ledge right next to a small fox shrine. You’ll also find three more along the switchback paths leading up to the main mountain summit, all hidden behind boulders or small pine trees that block them from view from the main path.
Forest and Village Perimeter Collectible Locations
The dense cedar forests and small farming villages that wrap around the base of Mount Yotei hold the final 7 wind chimes, and most of these are tied to small side quests or environmental puzzles rather than hidden in hard-to-reach spots. You can pick up most of these during your first run through the region for main story missions, but a few will only spawn after you complete small side tasks for local villagers. Unlocking the fox companion side quest will give you a passive collectible tracker that pings when a wind chime is within 100 meters, so it’s worth completing that quest before you start hunting for these forest collectibles. A few quick tips will make finding these much faster:
- Listen for the soft tinkling sound within 50 meters of any wind chime to spot hidden spots behind thick foliage or under raised building floors
- Check every attic and raised storage shed in farming villages, as 3 of the 7 region wind chimes are tucked in these often-overlooked spaces
- Use the animal call ability to attract stray foxes, as they will often lead you directly to hidden shrine wind chimes that are off the main marked paths
One of the easiest to miss in this region is hanging from the rafters of the old weaver’s attic, which only unlocks after you bring her the 3 spools of rare silk she asks for in her side quest. You won’t see it marked on your map until you complete that task, so don’t waste time trying to break into the attic early. Another is tucked inside a hollow cedar tree in the middle of the northern forest, which you can only access by cutting through a wall of thorny brush with your sword.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hunting for Wind Chimes
Even with a full list of locations, a lot of players make simple mistakes that cost them hours of extra wandering when they’re hunting for these collectibles. First, don’t start trying to collect all wind chimes until you’ve progressed far enough in the main story. All wind chimes are accessible after you complete the "Frosted Path" main story mission, so you won’t be able to reach half of them if you start hunting in the first act of the game. Second, don’t ignore the audio cue: the wind chime tinkling is loud enough to hear even if you’re riding a horse, so if you hear it while you’re traveling, stop and search the surrounding area instead of riding past. No wind chimes are locked behind paid DLC, so you don’t have to spend extra money to 100% your collectible checklist. The only other common mistake is forgetting to check high spots: most wind chimes are hung 2 to 3 meters off the ground, so scan tree branches, roof eaves, and cliff ledges before you assume a spot has no collectible. You also don’t need to worry about missing any wind chimes permanently, as all locations stay accessible even after you finish the main story, so you can go back and collect any you missed during your endgame exploration.
Hunting for these small tinkling collectibles is one of the most rewarding side activities in Ghost of Yotei, and the permanent upgrades and exclusive content you get for collecting all of them are well worth the few hours of exploration it takes to find every spot. If you follow the regional breakdowns and tips in this guide, you’ll be able to track down every ghost of yotei wind chime locations without the frustration of aimless wandering or missing half of them on your first playthrough. Once you collect all 22, you’ll unlock the secret "Master of the Wind" side quest, which gives you a unique bow skin and a permanent 20% movement speed boost while you’re exploring the open world, making every future trip across the map far faster and more fun.