Stat Upgrades and Ema
On this page, you will find information on how to upgrade Hinako's abilities and a complete list of all Ema locations that are necessary for such upgrades.
Stat Upgrades
Ema are collectibles that can be used to upgrade Hinako's stats: health, stamina, sanity and the number of omamori slots. There are a total of 22 Ema to be found in the game, 9 of which are only available during New Game+ and the last one only during New Game++, so you'll need at least three full playthroughs to collect them all and max out your stats.
To upgrade your stats, visit Hokora shrines and use the Pray option. Each upgrade costs one Ema and a certain amount of faith that can be acquired through the Enshrine option by giving different types of consumables as well as offerings:
- Arare (⛩10)
- Ramune (⛩20)
- Yokan (⛩30)
- Divine Water (⛩50)
- Higashi (⛩80)
- Chocolate (⛩80)
- Kudzu Tea (⛩100)
- Inari Sushi (⛩150)
- Dried Carcass (⛩200)
- Antique Comb (⛩300)
- Shriveled Abura-age (⛩500)
The cost of the Health, Stamina and Sanity upgrades increases with each level:
- ⛩500
- ⛩800
- ⛩1100
- ⛩1400
- ⛩1700
- ⛩2000
In total, you will need 22,500 faith and 18 Ema to upgrade Hinako's stats fully. Fully upgrading Hinako's Health, Sanity, and Stamina grants you the Close to the Sun trophy/achievement.
You can also increase the number of your omamori slots, which should be your priority, as these can get very helpful, and you can use different combinations for different battles. There are four upgrades possible to a maximum of 5 omamori slots (3 maximum in regular game and 5 in New Game+):
- ⛩1500
- ⛩3000
- ⛩3000
- ⛩3000
In total, you will need 10,500 faith and 4 Ema to upgrade Hinako's omamori slots fully.
Ema Locations
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Description: A wooden plaque, place it back in a hokora after writing your wishes. Used in hokora to upgrade Hinako's ability. |
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Note: Keep in mind that some Ema locations may vary and could be influenced by the number of Emas you've collected during your playthrough or other factors. Despite the maximum of 22 Emas that can be collected, there are 23 known locations, adding an element of surprise to your search. Ema #1Location: Ebisugaoka Part 2, in front of a house that's directly opposite the Hokora shrine on the northern street.
Ema #2Location: Ebisugaoka Part 2. After the giant monster battle and escape through the storehouse, go east and enter the house yard to the south. Find Ema sitting at the edge of a wooden trough.
Ema #3Location: Dark Shrine Corridors, on a wooden chest to the right of the Inari-sama door in the southwestern corner of the map.
Ema #4Location: Ebisugaoka Part 3, Cross the bridge and take the left path. You will find this item on a low stone wall at the dead end next to a couple of enemies.
Ema #5Location: Dark Shrine Worship Hall, on top of the drawers in the corridor in the northern section.
Ema #6Location: Ebisugaoka Part 4, on a rock halfway before the mountain refuge (before the drop).
Ema #7Location: Dark Shrine Main Hall, on the lower shelf in a secret room in the southwestern corner of the central area (accessible after obtaining the Mask of the Fox Clan).
Ema #8Location: Ebisugaoka Part 5, on a bench to the east of the blue truck that blocks the street. You will need to go south down the mountain path past multiple monsters to reach this item.
Ema #9Location: Shimizu Residence II, on a podium in a room accessed from the southwestern corridor.
Ema #10Location: Shimizu Residence III, in the northwestern corner at the end of the corridor past Hinako's parents' room, by a watering can.
Ema #11Location: Dark Shrine Treasure Hall, at the back of a room behind the Inari-sama's seal, after collecting two of the crests. The room will be to the right once you enter a large room with Inari statues.
Ema #12Location: Ebisugaoka Part 6, on a red barrel opposite the Hokora shrine by the blue truck that blocks the street.
Ema #13Location: Dark Shrine Final Path, next to the doll in a room with the Hokora shrine.
Ema #14Location: Ebisugaoka Part 1 (NG+), inside the Inari-sama box after the second Hokora shrine. After the shrine, go downstairs and turn right. Immediately after the stairs to the right, you will find the box with this item.
Ema #15Location: Dark Shrine Path (NG+), on a rock at the north end of a small peninsula in the new southeastern section of the map.
Ema #16Location: Ebisugaoka Part 2 (NG+), inside the Inari-sama box to the south of the Doctor's House.
Ema #17Location: Ebisugaoka Part 3 (NG+), on a stool by the back door of the first house to the left.
Ema #18Location: Dark Shrine Worship Hall (NG+), on a pile of books in a room behind the Inari-sama door in the western section. Go south and squeeze through the gap in the wall to the left to find the room.
Ema #19Location: Ebisugaoka Part 4 (NG+), inside the Inari-sama box at a shrine next to a gazebo.
Ema #20Location: Dark Shrine Main Hall (NG+), at the back of the building in a new area to the east called the Hermitage of the Crimson Water. To find the location, go through the metal door at the start of the area in the southeast corner. Go through the door to your immediate left and up the stairs. After fighting the monsters, go through the wall with the Inari-sama seal, using your focus ability. Continue the path and you will arrive at this area.
Ema #21Location: Ebisugaoka Part 5 (NG+), in the Inari-sama box found in the front yard of the house to the north of the playground.
Ema #22Location: Shimizu Residence I (NG+), in the Inari-sama box in a room between the dining room and the room with the Ominous Photo Puzzle.
Ema #23Location: Ebisugaoka Part 5 (NG++). On your way to the Shimizu residence, find a well-hidden Jizo statue next to a house on the mountain road. As you go up the stairs, look for the path to the right in front of the house's wooden fence. At the end of the path, you will find the Jizo statue, and on the rock to its left, you'll find the last Ema.
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