Hot Springs in Ghost of Yotei are the only way to increase your maximum health. Each spring you soak in will restore a visible amount to your HP bar, and after every bath, Atsu also takes a moment to reflect on her past and journey. Hot Springs are easy to recognize even from a distance: faint plumes of white steam, a small red tree, and the sound of bubbling water. Hot springs appear as wooden bucket-like icons on your map and when you approach one, you’ll see a bucket near the water’s edge. Interact with the bucket, Atsu then sits in the Hot Spring, and after a minute in the water, your health gets a permanent increase.
All Ghost of Yotei Hot Spring Locations
There are total 16 Hot Springs in Ghost of Yotei’s Ezo Japan map in Yotei Grasslands, Ishikari Plain, Tokachi Range, Nayoro Wilds, Teshio Ridge, and Oshima Coast. Below we’ll tell where to find every Hot Spring with their map images and location details so you can get all the heal buff in the game.
Yotei Grasslands Hot Spring Locations
1 – Horizon View Hot Spring: South of Lake Kuttara near the Southern Coast, on the cliffs near the Kuttara Gambling Den and just west of Shirahige Falls. Carefully drop down from the cliffs to a lower ledge overlooking the sea, the spring sits here with a clear view of the coastline.
2 – Yotei’s Shadow Hot Spring: In the red-flowered fields to the south part of Shikotsu Woods, and the west of the Yotei Grasslands region.
3 – Hidden Cliff Hot Spring: Located in the Golden Foothills at the northwestern edge of Yotei Grasslands. It’s almost the end of the region on the path leading to Ishikari Plain. Climb to the top cliffs from the left of the waterfall using rocky holders. When on the above ledge, run and jump on the tree branch stuck within the cliff and then climb again using handholds to reach the top, where Hot Spring is in front.
4 – Wild Clearing Hot Spring: Southeast of Nupur River, and northeast of Yotei’s Shadow Inn at the south end of Maw of the Serpent. Again, climb to the top with rock handholds, and Hot Spring is just to the right on the higher cliff ledge. From the top, you can see Mount Yotei framed perfectly in the distance.
Ishikari Plain Hot Spring Locations
5 – Bear Rock Hot Spring: West of Ishikari Fork just to the right of the Ishikari River, near the huge twin rock formations. Take the western trail up the hill, then circle around the rock on the right at the northeast. Use the grappling hook to interact with the grapple point on tree branch to fly to the next branch, again jump on another branch, and then jump left to reach the rock handholds to get to the Hot Spring overlooking the valley.
6 – Kappa’s Hot Spring: Found on the north side of Urara Forest along the eastern edge of Ishikari Plain and east of Horokanai Bluffs. The area is open forest with some marks of Oni Masts around, and the pool is very big, easy to spot from distance.
7 – Smoky Mountains Hot Spring: In the White Deer Woodlands to the northeast end of Nakagoya Spring. The practice is the same here: climb, then jump on a tree, and then grapple hook to reach the top cliff where the spring is.
8 – Cloud View Hot Spring: At the northernmost part of Ishikari Plain along the Rumoi River, also on the southeast Yokai’s Nest. Follow the river to its waterfall source, then scale the rocks to the left. Climb using rock handholds, double grapple hook to reach another handholds on the cliff wall towards left, and then reach the higher edge to access the Hot Spring rests beneath the clouds.
Tokachi Range Hot Spring Locations
9 – Quiet Valley Hot Spring: Found southeast of Yubari Lake, northwest of Huranui’s Rest Inn in Huranui Cliffs. From the Ohara Plains area, you can reach the spring by moving north a bit towards its right end. You don’t have to do any climbing or jumping there; the Hot Spring is in a wide open zone in between brown-orange grass.
10 – Grassy Fields Hot Spring: Can be found north of Saru Plains to the right (or east) of Nupur River with the last “R” mark, and on the hill west of Boar’s Eye Cave. It’s the northern edge of the Tokachi Range region. You’ll spot a small plume of steam from below; climb the hill to reach the spring. The area lights up with fireflies at night, making it one of the most picturesque onsens in Tokachi.
Nayoro Wilds Hot Spring Locations
11 – Cave Path Hot Spring: Located west of the Iwor Mountains and north of the Niptay Mountains. Grapple hook from the ground to reach the upper ledge and then climb using rock handholds. Then cross to the other ledge from the tree bridge and then climb again to reach the top. You’ll come inside a cave with paths left and right. Follow the right path, climb again using handholds, and then keep moving on the path. The Hot Spring is just outside ahead, where the cave ends.
Teshio Ridge Hot Spring Locations
12 – Red Crane Inn Hot Spring: It’s very easy to find because it’s inside one of the side rooms towards the left of Red Crane Inn. This is a paid Hot Spring so you’ll need 200 Coins to enter. As it’s a public bathhouse, expect occasional settlers as well.
13 – Black Bowl Hot Spring: In the southwestern corner of Teshio Ridge in the Crimson Forest. Climb the wall with handholds, and the spring is on top.
14 – Valley View Hot Spring: Can be found between the path from Sarobetsu Lake to Owl Mountain & Sarufutsu River, and to the northwest of Hakodake Mountains. Find the climbable cliffs with rock handholds in the snowy mountain. Simply, climb, jump to the left tree branch, jump to the left ledge, climb, and grapple hook to reach the top with the Hot Spring.
Oshima Coast Hot Spring Location
15 – Distant Castle Hot Spring: Northeast of Tokumaya Hills, at the northwest part of Oshima Coast. Follow the waterfall uphill, although there are stairs but broken and unable to climb. Instead, squeeze through a narrow rock gap left of the stairs and do a bit of climbing to get to Distant Castle Hot Spring.
16 – Cliff View Hot Spring: South of the Saito Artillery Outpost, and east of Oyube River in the Shojin Hills. There is a climbable mountain just in the “H” position of Shonin on the map. Same as you did to reach all springs, climb using rock holders, grapple hook and then move up through a few stairs to access the last Hot Spring.
The very first Hot Spring also gives you the Charm of Thoughtful Restoration, and then every time you use the spring after that, it gives an upgrade to this Charm. Completing all 16 Hot Springs also unlocks the Fundoshi Armor Set. The outfit’s in-game description states: At the cost of warmth, running and sprinting no longer create noise. It means this armor keeps Atsu stealth when she is running.
Tips to Hunt Down Hot Springs Effectively
Use golden birds as a reliable indicator, and when you see one circling an area investigate immediately. Nothing is missable in Ghost of Yotei. You can continue to hunt hot springs after you’ve completed the main story in free roam, so don’t worry about finding them all in one go. That said, the permanent health increases make fights very manageable, so finding Hot Springs is the best way as you visit each region when completing main tales.
Red trees mark hot spring locations, they stand out against the surrounding foliage. When you see one of these trees, look for nearby climbing points or paths leading up. Most springs have elevated positions. Further, combined with Bamboo Strikes that increase your spirit energy, these activities will turn Atsu into a warrior that can handle the games toughest fights, especially to take her revenge against the Yotei Six.
