This is a list of all locations where you can obtain Ema.
We explain their uses, where to find them, and when they become available, all with images for clarity,
so use this guide to assist you throughout your playthrough.
What Are Ema?
Used to Enhance Hinako’s Stats
You can use Ema to enhance four attributes: Health, Sanity, Stamina, and the number of Increase Omamori slots.
As the game progresses, battles become more intense, so upgrading these stats at the right time will help you adapt more easily.
Consumes Faith as Well
Each time you upgrade a stat, the amount of Faith required increases.
Omamori upgrades in particular require a surprisingly high amount of Faith, but they also provide the most noticeable benefits in combat.
Recommended Upgrade Priorities by Action Difficulty
※These rankings are based solely on my personal judgment and preferences.
【Story】 Omamori Slot ＞ Sanity ＞ Stamina ＞ Health
Having just one additional Omamori slot is usually enough. Expanding slots any further becomes surprisingly expensive.
Sanity functions like a skill gauge. Not only does it make Parry Counters easier to perform while in Focus, but it also lets you stagger enemies with Focus Attacks.
Since you can fully recover Sanity for free by calming yourself at a Hokora, having a longer Sanity gauge gives you a clear advantage.
【Hard】 Omamori Slot ＞ Stamina ≧ Health ＞ Sanity
At this difficulty, restoring Sanity at a Hokora consumes Faith.
This means relying too heavily on Focus-based combat makes it difficult to accumulate Faith.
In that case, increasing Stamina—rather than your Sanity cap—allows you to stay mobile, which directly improves both survivability and your chances of winning.
From Subsequent Playthroughs Onward
Since you can start a New Game while carrying over your upgrades, there’s no real priority at this stage.
If anything, you’ll eventually want more Focus, Stamina, and Omamori slots to make the most out of the Sacred Sword… which basically means you’ll want everything.
By your third playthrough, you can expand your Omamori capacity to a maximum of five slots. Try building an Omamori loadout to give yourself a major edge in combat.
All Ema Locations
Many of them cannot be obtained again within the same playthrough, so make sure you collect them as you progress.
【Ebisugaoka】
You can obtain this on your way back from Shrine Path as you head toward Rinko’s house.
Guide → Amida-Shirakawa Walkthrough
【Amida-Shirakawa】
You can obtain this shortly after the boss fight on the way to Rinko’s house.
Guide → Amida-Shirakawa Walkthrough
【Corridor】
If you miss this one here, you probably won't be able to obtain it again during the same playthrough.
Guide → Corridor Walkthrough
【Ebisugaoka (Second Visit)】
This one is near the Hokora. Make a short detour to pick it up.
【Worship Hall】
You can pick this up in the area beyond the large main doors.
Guide → Worship Hall Walkthrough
【Sugisato】
Pick this up before you start the escape sequence from the Fog Monster.
Guide → Sugisato Walkthrough
【Iwashimizu】
You can obtain this by exploring the lower path as you head toward your family home.
Guide → Iwashimizu Walkthrough
【Shimizu Residence】
This Ema can be obtained in the Shimizu Residence (2) section of the map.
Guide → Shimizu Residence Walkthrough
【Shimizu Residence】
This Ema can be obtained in the Shimizu Residence (3) section of the map.
Guide → Shimizu Residence Walkthrough
【Kudzunodai】
You can obtain this while chasing the Fog Monster—it’s located behind the Hokora.
Guide → Kudzunodai Walkthrough
From your second playthrough onward, your main way of obtaining Ema will be through the Inari-sama Door and Box.
In places where Ema used to be, you’ll often find offering items instead, so even if there are no more Ema to pick up, it’s still worth exploring those spots.
【Ebisugaoka】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
At the very beginning of the game, you can obtain it on the way to the Chizuruya General Store after escaping from the Fog Monster.
【Shrine Path】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
You will now be able to access the lower-right area of the path.
【Ebisugaoak】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
In the area just before Middle School.
Head around to the back of the building.
【Worship Hall】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
Located in Rinko’s area on the left side of the Worship Hall.
【Sugisato】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
Right after entering the back mountain behind the Middle School.
【Hermitage of Crimson Water】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
Enter through the door with the Inari-sama Door in the Main Hall. You can obtain it at the shrine in the area called Hermitage of Crimson Water beyond that.
Guide → Hermitage of Crimson Water: Exploration and Puzzle “Crimson Water” Guide
【Iwashimizu】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
Located in front of a house on the way to the Shimizu Residence after passing through the town.
【Shimizu Residence】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
You can obtain it in the Shimizu Residence (1) map.
【Treasure Hall】
*Available from your second playthrough onward
There is a door in the branching room you pass through while searching for the third Crest.
【Iwashimizu】
※Only when you branch into the route for Ebisugaoka in Silence.
This is the final Ema. Use it to finish building the strongest version of Hinako.
Related Guides
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