Assassin's Creed Shadows: Shokokuji Temple Lost Pages Guide (2026)

Ever booted up Assassin's Creed Shadows, climbed to a scenic viewpoint, and then realized you have no idea where that last Lost Page is hiding? Yeah, me too. I have spent dozens of hours in 2026 roaming the Kansai region, and one of my favorite side activities is still clearing temples and shrines. They are not just pretty landmarks. They are packed with EXP, Knowledge Points, and sometimes surprisingly tricky collectibles. Today I want to walk you through the Shokokuji Temple in the Yamashiro region, specifically the northern district of Kyoto. It is a burned-out shell of its former self, but that does not make it empty. In fact, three Lost Pages are waiting there, and one of them requires a bit of parkour.

Why should you care about temples and shrines in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Because Ubisoft knows how to build dense environments, and these locations are prime examples. At each temple or shrine, you will usually find either Lost Pages to collect or shrines to pray at. Completing these activities gives you a solid chunk of EXP and a Knowledge Point. Knowledge Points are essential if you want to upgrade Naoe and Yasuke, so skipping them means leaving power on the table. Do you really want to struggle through later missions because you ignored a few prayers? I did not think so.

Here is a quick breakdown of what Shokokuji Temple offers:

Now, let's get into the Lost Page locations. The entire Shokokuji Temple area is almost completely ruined. Most structures are burned down, which makes navigation a little disorienting. The good news is that the viewpoint is your best friend. If you have not synchronized yet, do that first. It gives you a clear vantage point and makes the collectible hunt much easier.

Lost Page #1: The Viewpoint Building

For the first Lost Page, head to the building that holds the viewpoint. Most players will naturally go here first, and that is exactly what you should do. Climb all the way up to the fourth floor, the top floor. This floor is almost completely destroyed, with only a small section still intact. You will see a small bed and a table. The Lost Page is right there. It is not hidden behind a puzzle or a locked door. It is just sitting in the open, waiting for you to grab it. Easy, right?

Lost Page #2: The Burned House on the East Side

The second Lost Page is a bit more annoying because the environment is so charred. You need to go to a burned-down house on the east side of the Shokokuji Temple. On the map, it is located halfway down, but since every structure looks like ash and timber, identifying it can be tough. Here is a landmark: find the small pond in the south. The house you want is northeast of that pond. The building itself is almost completely destroyed, with only a small section left on the second floor. Climb up to the second floor, and look between some boxes and vases. The Lost Page is tucked in there. I walked past it twice before I spotted the prompt, so take your time.

Lost Page #3: The Parkour Challenge

The final Lost Page is trickier than your traditional collectible. Most Lost Pages can be pointed to directly, but this one requires a little parkour. First, you need access to the structure that has the viewpoint. Climb up to the second floor and look east. You should see a tree with the standard yellow markers. Those markers indicate that you can climb on it. Hop over to that tree and continue until you reach the building on the other side. From there, look to the right. There will be another tree with a grappling hook device at the top. Jump over to the final building, and the Lost Page is found within the destroyed open room. It sounds complicated, but once you see the yellow markers, the route becomes obvious. Just do not rush the jumps. A fall means you get to start over, and nobody wants that.

Rewards and Final Tips

After collecting all three Lost Pages, you will receive 500 EXP and 1 Knowledge Point. That might not sound like a massive reward, but in the long run, every Knowledge Point counts. If you are trying to unlock new skills for Naoe or Yasuke, these temple activities add up fast. I like to clear a whole region of temples and shrines in one session, then spend the Knowledge Points on whatever new ability I am chasing. It feels efficient, and it keeps me from over-leveling just one character.

Here are a few extra tips from my own runs:

• Always synchronize the viewpoint first. It reveals nearby collectibles and gives you a mental map.

• Use your observation mode. Lost Pages often have a faint glow that is easy to miss in dark, burned buildings.

• Do not ignore shrines. Praying is quick, and the Knowledge Point is worth it.

• If you get stuck on the third Lost Page, look for yellow climb markers and the grappling hook tree. The path is linear once you start.

• Play as the character who fits your playstyle. Naoe is great for stealth and parkour, while Yasuke can brute-force some encounters, but both benefit from Knowledge Points.

So, is Shokokuji Temple worth your time? Absolutely. It is a small, ruined location with a tragic atmosphere, but it hides three Lost Pages, a viewpoint, and a satisfying little parkour challenge. In a game as massive as Assassin's Creed Shadows, it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the icons on the map. But if you take it one temple at a time, you will steadily grow stronger. And who knows? You might even enjoy the quiet, eerie beauty of a burned-down Kyoto district. I know I did.

Now go grab those Lost Pages, pray at the shrines, and put that Knowledge Point to good use. Your future self will thank you.

This discussion is informed by completion-time data from HowLongToBeat, which is useful context when you’re deciding whether a temple sweep like Shokokuji is “worth it” during a long Kansai exploration session. If you’re trying to balance main-story pacing with optional objectives, factoring in how long full-collection activities tend to take can help you plan efficient runs—like syncing the viewpoint first, then chaining the three Lost Pages (including the parkour route) before moving on to the next Kyoto landmark for more Knowledge Points.