Ghost of Tsushima is a brand new game exclusively released on Playstation 4 that has stunning visuals. This thing because Sucker Punch managed to interpret Tsushima truly into its natural, former state as it appeared in the 13th century in Ghost of Tsushima. But who would have thought that some of the in-game’s locations that tells the adventure of a Samurai Jin Sakai adapt the real-life location? Even until now, some of the destinations are still tourist sites visited by tourists regularly.

So, what are those real-life locations in Ghost of Tsushima that can make your Instagram account more beautiful? Take a look at the list below.

1. Komoda Beach

Komoda beach is a historical site on Tsushima island. Komoda beach serves as the first landing spot for the Mongolian army to set foot and killing all the samurai army led by So Daimyo clan. Currently, Komoda beach has become a beautiful place to visit, with very clear, bright white sand.

2. Mt. Shiratake

In Tsushima island, there is a legendary Shiratake mountain. This mountain serves as a unique ecosystem for flora and fauna that live there. This tourism spot offers nature’s beauty, even there has a steep slope on the one-way path that tourists must pay attention to.

3. Watadumi Shrine

If you have played Ghost of Tsushima, surely you are familiar with the Watadumi shrine. This shrine is located in the center part of Tsushima that dedicated to Hikohohodemi no Mikoto and Toyotama-hime, both are deities in Shintoism. Two of five gate shrines are near the sea, so it’ll be submerged when the current is high and can be reached when the water is low.

4. Kaneda Fortress Ruins

In Ghost of Tsushima, you can see how magnificent Kaneda castle is. But currently, the castle is already gone because it’s been destroyed a long time ago and becomes a legendary spot in Tsushima. The castle was built in 667 and located at the top of Joyama mountain. In this location, you won’t find a massive castle anymore, just a rocky foundation as well as stairs to reach the castle.

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5. Banshouin Temple

Banshouin Temple is a national historic place located on Tsushima island. This temple was built in 1615 by Yoshinari, the 20th leader of So clan as the place to pray for his father, Yoshitoshi. Ever since that day, the temple has become a family’s temple that inherited to the next generation. This temple once struck by a few disasters and destroyed but rebuild again to keep the sacred and historical place.

6. Mt. Ariake

The Ariake mountains are located 2,5 kilometers on the west side of Izuhara Harbor. The top of the mountain is called as "Tsushima Ridge", in Manyoshu poetry anthology. These mountains are surrounded by beautiful sceneries, even though the path that leads to the place is a little bit steep.

7. Tsushima Coastline

In Ghost of Tsushima, you can see how the trees with pink flowers flourish in Tsushima land. 
 That plant is known as Rhododendron mucronulatum ciliatum, where this plant will bloom between March to the beginning of April. The appearance of the flower marks the arrival of Spring in Tsushima. To see the flowers, tourists can see them around the rocky Tsushima coastline. 

8. Kaneishi Castle Ruins

The last one Kaneishi Castle is a home for So clan from the Edo period to the beginning of the modern era. Because the castle is already destroyed, then the only things that are left are stones and rebuilt park. Using the castle’s ruins, the Japanese government rebuilt the castle as a historical spot in Tsushima where tourists can visit.

So that’s a few real-life locations in Ghost of Tsushima that you can visit. Stay tuned on Dunia Games for more articles and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

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