Kuji-kiri are a type of side activity in Assassins Creed Shadows that are, at least in part, essential for completing Naoes storyline.Kuji-kiri are spots places where Naoe meditates, and tend to be tucked away in remote locations which means that finding all Kuji-kiri locations in Assassins Creed Shadows mandates navigating some mountainous, uninhabited places.In this in-progress Assassins Creed Shadows guide, well go over what Kuji-kiri are and show you all the Kuji-kiri locations weve found so far.Update (March 24): Weve added additional Kuji-kiri locations.How to complete Kuji-kiri in Assassins Creed ShadowsKuji-kiri are meditation spots used by Naoe, and youll need to complete at least four to finish the first part of her storyline. Interact with a Kuji-kiri to trigger a mini-game with a button-prompt sequence. Various button inputs will appear on the screen, and youll have to tap them in the correct order in the correct timing to complete the mini-game.Youll get one knowledge point for every Kuji-kiri you complete. Note, though, that Yasuke wont be able to play these objectives you must switch to Naoe to start a Kuji-kiri.For the first four Kuji-kiri you complete will then automatically start a flashback quest, filling in the background of Naoes story. You must complete this quest (which will easily take between 10 and 30 minutes) before you return to the main open-world.Below, well detail all Kuji-kiri locations weve found so far, organized by province, in the general order in which you go through these provinces in the main story.Izumi Settsu Kuji-Kiri locationsThe first province in Assassins Creed Shadows contains five Kuji-kiri locations, which is more than youll find in the rest. Youll find most of them in the hills east of Osaka. Take note that one of these Kuji-kiri locations is inside the Hideout, on the east side of the grassy field. Since this one is particularly effortless to reach, its a good place to start Naoes Journey.Yamashiro Kuji-Kiri locationsThe region north of Izumi Settsu, Yamashiro, has three Kuji-kiri locations. Luckily, theyre all fairly close to synchronization points, making them easier to reach via fast travel. Situated on a mountain, the Kuji-kiri west of Shoryuji is the trickiest to reach, but theres a road you can follow from the castle.Omi Kuji-Kiri locationsNo need to traverse that huge lake; the two Kuji-kiri locations in Omi, the northeastern region, are found on the western shore. Neither is particularly close to a viewpoint, but they are connected by a road, so theres no treacherous climbing involved.Iga Kuji-Kiri locationsIf youre up for a blast from the past in Naoes home region, the eastern province of Iga, the two Kuji-kiri locations you must find are located in the northeast and southwest. The one in the northeast is right next to Naoes house.Harima Kuji-Kiri locationsThe western province of Harima houses two Kuji-kiri locations, both found in the north. The one on Mount Sen is next to a viewpoint, so you can easily save it for later, but beware that the Kuji-kiri in the northwest is very remote, so its best to tackle it as soon as youve found it and save yourself a lengthy return trip.Yamato Kuji-Kiri locationsThere are two Kuji-kiri spots in the eastern province of Yamato. The one in Yoshino, the southeast, is especially interesting if youre looking to boost your Knowledge Rank, as its right next to a Temple with Lost Pages and a Shrine. Luckily, both Kuji-kiri locations in Yamato are fairly close to a viewpoint, so you can easily teleport back if youd rather tackle them later.Wakasa Kuji-Kiri locationsYou will find two Kuji-kiri locations in Wakasa, one of the two northern regions. One Kuji-kiri is south of Obama, on the shore, and the other is very close to Omi in the east. Beware that the one in the east is very remote, far from the nearest teleport waypoint, so its best to postpone a visit if you arent eager to use the Kuji-kiri spot right away.Check back soon for more Kuji-kiri locations in Assassins Creed Shadows!For more Assassins Creed Shadows guides, see our running lists of Lost Pages and armor locations. Or see our full Assassins Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on how to get all companions and romance options.