GAME TRANSLATE · SNES GUIDE
Bakumatsu Kourinden ONI
Missables
Every item, ally, summon and event you can lose for good, sorted by the moment it disappears, so you can clear each group before you move on.
ONI is generous about letting you wander, but it quietly closes doors behind you: dungeons seal after their boss, NPCs leave town when the story moves on, and a single wrong answer can lose an ally or a summon forever. This page lists all of them, taken from the game’s event script rather than from memory.
126things that close at a story point
24lost by one wrong choice
17chapters with a deadline
How to use this list
- Grouped by deadline. Each group is headed by the chapter in which the items close. Clear the group before you finish that chapter.
- Ticks are shared with the Complete Walkthrough: tick an item here and it is ticked there too (same browser).
- “Details” jumps to the full entry in the walkthrough, with the steps around it.
- Everything not listed here stays available until the final point of no return on Mt. Fuji (Chapter 29).
The five easiest to miss
🗼 Red Tachi (Hiramitsu Tower, Ch. 12)
The only Red Tachi sits on tower 3F. Once the escape starts, every floor above 1F is sealed, and with it goes Kurama, the ally who wants that sword.
🦝 Tanukichi (Beppu, Ch. 13)
Answer No to “Believe him?” and the whole Youkai Village, all 16 residents and the Furinkazan reward, is gone.
🦊 The fox (Kagoshima, Ch. 11)
Refuse to pay the 2,000 gold (you get it back) and the fox dies. No Inari summon means no Seima Doji at the end either.
🔱 Gundari (Herai pond)
Only Touya can learn it, so it must be done before he leaves the party for good in Chapter 21. Only five spears work.
⛰️ Mt. Minakami inner cave (Ch. 2)
Three chests in the inner cave are sealed by a cave-in right after the youkai fight. Open them first.
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Everything that closes, chapter by chapter
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 1: Iida Town & Mt. Maru (2)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisuke's farewell Herb Item · first possible in Chapter 1 | Iida Town: Kisuke, west of the well Talk to him after the night talk with Mayuki, before you leave town. | Ch. 1: as soon as you walk out of Iida Town after the night talk | details | |
| Fight the Mt. Maru ghost at once Karma · first possible in Chapter 1 ☯ Karma +1 (only if you never refused); each No: −1 | Mt. Maru: the cave Answer Yes to 'Will you fight?' the first time you are asked. | after the fight | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 2: Toyama Village & Mt. Minakami (1)
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 3: Kyoto: the Shinsengumi (1)
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 4: Izumo, Okayama & Mt. Yatsuka (Natsume joins) (1)
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 7: Mt. Houju & Mt. Hiei (Oodenta) (3)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest: S. Dew Chest · first possible in Chapter 7 | Mt. Houju cave — western cavern Missable: the cave can't be re-entered after you leave with Oodenta. | Gone after Chapter 7 | details | |
| Chest: N. Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 7 | Mt. Houju cave — middle of the cave Missable (see above). | Gone after Chapter 7 | details | |
| Chest: Feather Chest · first possible in Chapter 7 | Mt. Houju cave — north-east corner of the eastern cavern Missable (see above). | Gone after Chapter 7 | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 12: Herai, Derarezu Forest & Hiramitsu Tower (Doujigiri) (13)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurama joins Ally · first possible in Chapter 12 ☯ Karma At karma < 20 he attacks: win = 1,000 gold, −2 karma and he is gone for good; lose = −1,500 gold. | Hachinohe Village: the back of the second house from the north on the west side Talk to him with karma 20 or higher, carrying the Red Tachi, and answer Yes to 'Hand over the Red Tachi?'. | The only Red Tachi is the chest on Hiramitsu Tower 3F, which is closed once the escape starts. Beating Kurama at low karma also loses him. | details | |
| Chest: Gold Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 2F — west part | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Maelstrom Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 2F — south part | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Red Tachi Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 3F — west part Needed for Kurama in Hachinohe; the only one in the game. | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: S. Dew Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 3F — south-west part | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Maelstrom Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 3F — north part, left of centre | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Kunai Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 3F — north-east corner | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Herb Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 4F — centre | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Cloak Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 4F — east part | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: ChainPill Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower 4F — south-east part | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: H. Water Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower B1F — north part Still reachable during the escape. | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Star Helm Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower B1F — east part Still reachable during the escape. | Gone after Chapter 12 | details | |
| Chest: Herb Legs Chest · first possible in Chapter 12 | Hiramitsu Tower B3F — north-west corner, just above the Jizo statue Still reachable during the escape. | Gone after Chapter 12 | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 13: Shikoku: Beppu, Yamashiro & Mt. Tsurugi (4)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Go with Natsume?' at the Mt. Tsurugi Spirit Hole Karma · first possible in Chapter 13 ☯ Karma Yes twice +2 / any No −10 | Mt. Tsurugi: the Spirit Hole below the summit When Natsume heads into the Spirit Hole, answer Yes, and Yes again at the second prompt. | one-time choice | details | |
| Chest: Gold Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 13 | Mt. Tsurugi (cave below the altar) — west part of the cave The cave closes after you take Onimaru. | Gone after Chapter 13 | details | |
| Chest: Holy Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 13 | Mt. Tsurugi (cave below the altar) — north part of the cave The cave closes after you take Onimaru. | Gone after Chapter 13 | details | |
| Tanukichi founds the Youkai Village Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −5 | Beppu Village (Shikoku, Ch. 13) — the man in the north-west corner When he turns back into a tanuki, answer Yes to "Believe him?". You are taken to the site of the new Youkai Village on the Shikoku map. | Answering No loses Tanukichi and every other resident for good. | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 14: Ishibutai & Asuka Underground (Onimaru) (10)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Attack Shimazu and his men?' (twice) Side quest · first possible in Chapter 14 ☯ Karma none | Asuka Underground B5: the Spirit Hole Yes (either time) = you fight Izou yourself. No twice = Touya handles Izou in a cutscene. | one-time choice | details | |
| Chest: God'sTear Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B1 — north-west corner The first God'sTear in the game: Gennobou (Shikoku, Ch. 13) joins for one. | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: Gold Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B1 — east part | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: N. Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B2 — east side, upper chest | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: S. Dew Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B2 — east side, lower chest | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: Kami Charm Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B3 — north-west corner | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: Shuriken Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B3 — east part | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: Life Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B4 — south-west corner | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: Oni Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B5 — north part, left of centre | Gone after Chapter 14 | details | |
| Chest: Feather Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Asuka Underground B5 — south of the centre | Gone after Chapter 14 | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 16: Ezo: Hakodate & the hot spring (5)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Hijikata's sword (Izumi Kami) Karma · first possible in Chapter 3 ☯ Karma −10 | Kyoto: Shinsengumi HQ, the sword stand by the left wall of the upper-right room Examine the sword and answer Yes to 'Take Hijikata's sword?'. | Ch. 16: once the Shinsengumi leaders leave for Ezo, the door guards no longer let you into the HQ | details | |
| Free meals at the Shinsengumi HQ Side quest · first possible in Chapter 3 | Kyoto: Shinsengumi HQ, the cook in the main hall Talk to the cook and answer Yes to 'Would you like a meal?'. | Ch. 16: the HQ closes when the leaders leave for Ezo | details | |
| Conch (from the mermaid) Item · first possible in Chapter 16 | Ezo landing spot, on arrival Given automatically when the mermaid lands you in Ezo. Use it on the landing spot to be towed back to Honshu once; the mermaid then takes it back. | used up on the return trip | details | |
| Help Timba carry the cargo Karma · first possible in Chapter 16 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −5 | Hakodate Village — the inn, on your first visit Answer Yes to "Help carry the cargo?". | one-time choice | details | |
| Accept the Shogun's order Karma · first possible in Chapter 16 ☯ Karma Yes +1 / No −3 | Gyuuki Cave entrance, Ezo After talking to the Shogun in the hut, answer Yes to "Accept?". | one-time choice | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 19: Grande, Port Village, the Rio Grande & Niji Forest (1)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The peddler's story (100 gold, up to 3 times) Side quest · first possible in Chapter 16 | Hakodate Village — by the well in the central square Appears after the hot-spring fight. Pay 100 gold once to learn about the cave (this opens it). Pay twice more (300 gold total) for Gyuuki's name and its weak point (the Five Great Swords). | He leaves later in the game (flag 044, Ch. 19). | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 20: Hill Village & Man-Eating Mountain (1)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree to hunt the man-eating monster (Fort Key) Karma · first possible in Chapter 20 ☯ Karma +2 if your first answer is Yes; each No costs 1 | Hill Village, right-hand tent on the upper east side Talk to the man and answer Yes the first time. | The +2 is lost once you answer No. The key itself stays available. | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 21: Ruins Village & Nageki Valley (4)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundari (the god in Herai's pond) Summon · first possible in Chapter 12 | Herai Village: the pond in the sunken square in the middle (stand below it, facing up) First hear the man in the north of the village (between the two big northern houses) talk about the pond god (Touya must be in the party). Then examine the pond, answer Yes and pick a spear. Only Gale Spear, Fire Spear, Tube Spear, Fudou Rod or Raijin Spr work. Chakra, Javelin, Monk Staff, Kama Spear, Vajra, Twin Spear, Sun Staff, Naginata and Kongoujou are thrown away for nothing. | Ch. 21: Touya leaves the party for good (flag 072) | details | |
| Don't fight Tamiara's ghost Karma · first possible in Chapter 21 ☯ Karma No: +2; Yes: -5 | Ruins temple, altar chamber (lowest door) Place the Gold Tiara in the hollow, then answer No to "Fight the ghost?" | Ch. 21: one-time choice | details | |
| Gold Tiara & Emerald Earring Item · first possible in Chapter 21 | Tiara: temple main hall, top-left alcove; both items again from the altar pedestal Pick up the tiara, place it on the altar, then take both items back. | Tamiara takes the tiara back after Squanto is found | details | |
| Touya's sacrifice (permanent) Side quest · first possible in Chapter 21 | Leaving Ruins Village after Rishu's death Scripted. The Phoenix fight cannot be won, and Touya dies protecting the party. | Ch. 21: Touya leaves forever (equipment returned to your bag) | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 22: Return to Japan (2)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranjatai for sale Item · first possible in Chapter 3 | Kyoto: the west item shop (the one from Toudou's hunt) Buy it. | Ch. 22: after the Yokohama ambush, Kyoto's shops refuse to serve you | details | |
| Refuse to return to the Shogun Karma · first possible in Chapter 22 ☯ Karma Yes: -5 (a second Yes is a game over) | Yokohama: the first time you try to leave town after returning from America (west exit, north gate or east side) Answer No to "Return to the Shogun?" | Ch. 22: one-time scene | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 23: Hakodate's Last Spirit Hole & the Ihika (5)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest: Gale Spear Chest · first possible in Chapter 16 | Gyuuki Cave 1F — first floor (tile 27,33) You can come back for it on the second Gyuuki Cave visit (Ch. 23); it is gone once you meet the Ihika. | Gone after Chapter 23 | details | |
| Chest: Sleep Chrm Chest · first possible in Chapter 16 | Gyuuki Cave 1F — first floor (tile 18,16) You can come back for it on the second Gyuuki Cave visit (Ch. 23); it is gone once you meet the Ihika. | Gone after Chapter 23 | details | |
| Chest: God'sTear Chest · first possible in Chapter 16 | Gyuuki Cave (lower floor) — lower floor (tile 25,29) Open before fighting the Gyuuki. You can come back for it on the second Gyuuki Cave visit (Ch. 23); it is gone once you meet the Ihika. | Gone after Chapter 23 | details | |
| Chest: Gold Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 16 | Gyuuki Cave (lower floor) — lower floor, far south-west (tile 8,51) Open before fighting the Gyuuki. You can come back for it on the second Gyuuki Cave visit (Ch. 23); it is gone once you meet the Ihika. | Gone after Chapter 23 | details | |
| Chest: BreezeRobe Chest · first possible in Chapter 16 | Gyuuki Cave (lower floor) — lower floor, north-east (tile 32,8) Open before fighting the Gyuuki. You can come back for it on the second Gyuuki Cave visit (Ch. 23); it is gone once you meet the Ihika. | Gone after Chapter 23 | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 24: Mt. Fuji: Okita's Wish (1)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juurouta's duel with Okita Side quest · first possible in Chapter 24 | Mt. Fuji (inside), Spirit Hole chamber After beating the transformed Okita, fight the duel he asks for. | Ch. 24: one-time scene | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 27: Sky Pavilion (23)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest: Fire Charm Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater 4F — north-east part of the floor | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Fire Armor Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater 4F — south part of the floor | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Sage Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater 3F — north-west | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Pineapple Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater 3F — south-west For the Niji Forest Treant (Ch. 19). | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Remedy Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater 2F — north-east | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: M. Water Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater 2F — east side, halfway down | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Evil Claw Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater Tower 1F — south-west | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: D. Dew Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater Tower 3F — near the south end | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Sacred Rod Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater Tower 4F — middle of the floor | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Houzouin Chest · first possible in Chapter 26 | Crater Tower 4F — north-east | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: BentenRobe Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 1F — north-east corner | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: R. Salts Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 1F — north-west corner | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Spirit Axe Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 2F — middle of the floor, north of the Gargoyle | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Pineapple Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 2F — east of the middle For the Niji Forest Treant (Ch. 19). | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Gold Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 2F — north-west of the middle | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: K. Cure Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 2F — south-west area | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: SpiritShoe Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 2F — top-centre building (the Leprechaun's) | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: God'sTear Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 3F (west) — west side | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Wonder Rx Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 3F (west) — west side, just south of the God'sTear | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Saint Shoe Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 3F (west) — just north of the Lamia | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Miko Crown Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 4F — far west side | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Fox Cap Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 4F — north-east | Gone after Chapter 27 | details | |
| Chest: Divine Bow Chest · first possible in Chapter 27 | Sky Pavilion 4F — east side, south of the middle | Gone after Chapter 27 | details |
⏳ Before the end of Chapter 29: Mt. Fuji: The Final Battle & Ending (49)
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokutomaru's cave (Kyushu) Side quest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Kyushu map: the cave between Takachiho and Kagoshima (south-west of Takachiho, just north of Kagoshima) Enter after you have Onimaru; the seal breaks. Go through all five areas to the end and face the spot where Minami's voice speaks. | Ch. 29: point of no return | details | |
| Chest: Herb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — north part (left of the pair) | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — north part (right of the pair) | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: H. Water Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — north-east | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: S. Dew Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — north-west | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Sandalwd. Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — middle | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: N. Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — east side, middle | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Smoke Bmb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — south-west | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Wake Dust Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (entrance cave) — south-east | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Reviver Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — north-west corner | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Feather Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — north-west part | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: ChainPill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — west part | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Heart Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — south-west | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Kobu Herb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — south, left of centre | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Gold Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — north, middle | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Cloak Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — north-east | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Reishi Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (2nd area) — east part | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Life Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (3rd area) — north part | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Remedy Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (3rd area) — north-west | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Oni Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (3rd area) — east side, middle | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Rice Ball Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (3rd area) — south part | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: God'sTear Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (3rd area) — south-east | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Guard Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (4th area) — north-west corner | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Sage Pill Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (4th area) — north, left of centre | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: M. Water Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (4th area) — west of centre | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: R. Salts Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (4th area) — north, middle | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Holy Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (4th area) — north-east | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Maelstrom Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (4th area) — north-east corner | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Haze Bell Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — north-west | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Speed Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — south-west | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: K. Cure Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — south-west, lower | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Power Orb Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — east of centre | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Luck Charm Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — east part | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: D. Dew Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — south-east | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Wonder Rx Chest · first possible in Chapter 14 | Hokutomaru's cave (deepest area) — south-east, far right | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| The two Ihika join Ally · first possible in Chapter 23 | Ihika meeting place (Ezo) Talk to the Ihika on the left and answer Yes to 'Ask Ihika to join?'. If you say No, come back and ask again. | Ch. 29: all NPC allies leave when you enter Mt. Fuji for the last time | details | |
| Free full heal (Ihika meeting place) Side quest · first possible in Chapter 23 | Ihika meeting place (Ezo) Talk to the right-hand Ihika. | Ch. 29 (point of no return) | details | |
| Chest: God'sTear Chest · first possible in Chapter 24 | Mt. Fuji — ledge just west of the cave mouth in the middle of the mountain | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Red Robe Chest · first possible in Chapter 24 | Mt. Fuji — west slope, about halfway up | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Wind Charm Chest · first possible in Chapter 24 | Mt. Fuji — far west side, low on the mountain | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Hannya Chest · first possible in Chapter 24 | Mt. Fuji — south-east side, low on the mountain | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Chest: Raijin Spr Chest · first possible in Chapter 24 | Mt. Fuji — near the summit, just east of the crater May only be reachable once the path to the summit opens (Ch. 26). | Gone after Chapter 29 | details | |
| Free inn in Ihika Village Side quest · first possible in Chapter 25 | Ihika Village, top-right building Answer Yes to 'Would you like to stay with us?'. | Ch. 29 (point of no return) | details | |
| Ranjatai for sale (50000 gold) Item · first possible in Chapter 25 ☯ Karma none (unlike the Abashiri one, −5) | Ihika Village, bottom-left building, first counter Buy it. | Ch. 29 (point of no return) | details | |
| Seima Doji (Hokutomaru) Summon · first possible in Chapter 28 | Hokutomaru's cave (Kyushu, between Takachiho and Kagoshima) — the cave entrance Meet Minami on the bottom floor, then walk out through the entrance after learning all 16 other summons (Inari, Dogu, Shisa, Tajikarao, Naraenten, Kushinada, Karura, Jizaiten, Kongouyasha, Gundari, Ayar Cachi, Ifrit, Dryad, Djinn, Huey, Seven Gods). | Ch. 29: point of no return | details | |
| Minami's spirit (Hokutomaru's cave) Side quest · first possible in Chapter 28 | Hokutomaru's cave, bottom floor, east side Walk to the spot where Onimaru reacts. | Ch. 29: point of no return | details | |
| All NPC allies leave at Mt. Fuji Ally · first possible in Chapter 28 | Mt. Fuji (inside), entrance hall, final visit Automatic when you enter after the Sky Pavilion. | Ch. 29: Takeaki, Kaishuu, Kurama, Naozane, Pupils 1–3, Katsura, Okuni, Yachiho, Kamono, Kouryu, Saizou, Gennobou, Hakushin, Kourai, Akane, Midori, Sora, Goemon, Chuuta, Kanpei, Tasuke, Dadrov, Papterot, Yukihime, Richard, Tony, Kotarou, Densuke, Kooni, Ryouma, the Snake Yokai, both Ihika and the Stray Ittan all leave. Pets (dog/Wolfman, cat/Nekomata, chick) stay. | details | |
| Farewells at the mountain Side quest · first possible in Chapter 29 | Mt. Fuji (inside), entrance hall Have the Ihika and/or Ryouma in the party when you enter for the last time. | Ch. 29 | details | |
| Your pet in the ending Side quest · first possible in Chapter 29 | Ending Adopt a pet at the Toyama pet shop at any point. | Ch. 29 | details |
Lost by a wrong answer (any time)
These have no deadline, but one answer or one fight closes them for good.
| What | Where / how | Lost when | ||
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| The bushido master's eight pupils Side quest · first possible in Chapter 3 ☯ Karma +7 | Kyoto: the ronin master by the east road, right end of the central wall Talk to him, then to his eight pupils: samurai 'money' and ronin 'compassion' (Kyoto), ronin 'guts' (Okayama), samurai 'honor' (Nikkou), ronin 'romance' (Rokkou), ronin 'courage' (Yamashiro), samurai 'courtesy' (Herai), samurai 'way of the warrior' (Niigata). Then talk to the master again. | never, as long as your karma is 20 or higher. Below 20 the master and his pupils attack; beating one removes him and the quest can't be finished. | details | |
| Takeaki joins Ally · first possible in Chapter 4 | Okayama Village: north-west corner, by the wooden fence Bring a Magoroku (weapon shops in Yamashiro Village, Ch. 13, and Hakodate, 1,350 gold) and answer Yes. Karma must be 20 or higher. | If you talk to him with karma below 20 he attacks; winning gives 1,000 gold and −2 karma, and he is gone for good. | details | |
| Ayashibi in Izumo Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 4 | Izumo Village: behind the inn in the north-west corner Appears only after you have talked to Korobo in Nikkou Village (late game, after helping Tanukichi in Beppu). Answer Yes to 'Listen to Ayashibi?' and Natsume invites her to the youkai village. No: Yamato drives her off. | She vanishes if you have already sent Tsurube in Takachiho Village to the youkai village. Listen to Ayashibi first. | details | |
| Kaishuu joins Ally · first possible in Chapter 8 | Rokkou Village — by the north wall, behind the Mibu mansion Give him a Masamune (answer Yes). Your karma must be 20 or more, otherwise he attacks you instead. | never, unless you talk to him with karma below 20 and win the fight (he leaves for good) | details | |
| Ronin master's pupil: "romance" Side quest · first possible in Chapter 8 | Rokkou Village — the ronin in the north-east part of town Talk to him with karma 20 or more. He is one of eight pupils the ronin master in Kyoto asks you to meet. | never, unless you beat him in a fight at karma below 20 | details | |
| Inari (save the fox) Summon · first possible in Chapter 11 ☯ Karma +4 (refuse: −4) | Kagoshima Village — north-west corner Talk to the man with 2000 gold or more on hand and answer Yes to paying. The money is refunded. | the moment you answer No: the fox is killed | details | |
| Katsura joins Ally · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Needs karma 20+. Below 20 he attacks you (win: +800 gold, −2 karma and he is gone for good; lose: −1200 gold). | Umibe Village — back room of the small house just south-west of the Armor Shop Talk to him while holding a Rice Ball; he takes it and joins. Rice Balls: Tanukichi in the Youkai Village gives one whenever you have none. | only if you defeat him at low karma | details | |
| Kappa (Rokkou Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −2 | Rokkou Village — south-east part of the village (a boy has caught a kappa) Stage 1 (after Tanukichi, before Korobo). Answer Yes to "Let it go?". | Gone if you answer No, or once you have talked to Korobo in Nikkou (flag 240). | details | |
| Tsurube-otoshi (Hachinohe Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Hachinohe Village — the man at the north edge of the village Stage 1. Answer No to "Exterminate the youkai?". | Gone if you exterminate it, or once you have talked to Korobo in Nikkou. | details | |
| Bakebi (Umibe Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Umibe Village — the boy in the far south-west corner Stage 1. Answer No to "Exterminate the youkai?". | Gone if you exterminate him. After you talk to Korobo he no longer reveals himself. | details | |
| Kooni (Iida Town storehouse) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −2 | Iida Town — the storehouse south of Yamato's house (where Mom's Box was) Stage 2 (after Korobo). Answer Yes to "Tell it about the youkai village?". | Gone if you answer No. | details | |
| Ayashibi (Izumo Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma none either way | Izumo Village — north-west corner Stage 2. Answer Yes to "Listen to Ayashibi?". Must be done BEFORE the Tsurube in Takachiho. | Gone if you answer No, or once you recruit the Tsurube in Takachiho (flag 24D). | details | |
| Pokkun (Herai Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Herai Village — north-west part of the village Stage 2. Answer No to "Exterminate Pokkun?". Must be done BEFORE the Tsurube in Takachiho. | Gone if you exterminate him, or once you recruit the Tsurube in Takachiho. | details | |
| Running Jizo (Hakodate Village) — optional Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma none either way | Hakodate Village (Ezo) — the easternmost of the four Jizo statues by the well in the central square After Korobo, examine the statue and answer Yes to "Believe what the Running Jizo says?". He then appears in the Youkai Village. He is NOT needed for Tanukichi's reward. | Answering No loses him. (Kongouyasha does not punish a No to its youkai question for him.) | details | |
| Tsurube (Takachiho Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −2 | Takachiho Village (Kyushu) — the boy in the north part of the village Stage 2. Answer Yes (Yamato offers to tell him a good place to move to). Do Izumo's Ayashibi and Herai's Pokkun first: recruiting Tsurube removes them. | Gone if you answer No — and with him every stage 3 and 4 youkai, since they need flag 24D. | details | |
| Tanujou (Iida Town) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −2 | Iida Town — a man in the middle of town Stage 3 (after Tsurube). Answer Yes to "Take Tanujou to the youkai village?". | Gone if you answer No. | details | |
| Yukihime (Toyama Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No −2 | Toyama Village — north-west part of the village Stage 3. Answer Yes to "Tell Yukihime about the youkai village?". | Gone if you answer No. | details | |
| Kaparou (Yamashiro Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Yamashiro Village (Shikoku) — south part of the village Stage 3. Answer No to "Exterminate Kaparou?". Must be done BEFORE the Kourai Kappa gets the Ranjatai. | Gone if you exterminate him, or once the Kourai Kappa has taken the Ranjatai (flag 23E). | details | |
| Kappa (Kourai shrine) — needs the Ranjatai Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma Yes +2 / No: no change, the Kappa keeps the Ranjatai and is lost | The Kourai (Kappa) shrine on the western Honshu map — step on the spot in front of the pond Stage 3. Carry a Ranjatai: buy one for 50,000 gold at Kyoto's west item shop (any time before you become wanted in Ch. 22), take the one in an Abashiri house after Ch. 22 (counts as theft), or buy one at Ihika Village (Ch. 25). Step in front of the pond: Yamato drops it. Answer Yes to "Hand over the Ranjatai?" — the Kappa is delighted and you keep it. | Answering No loses him and every stage 4 youkai. | details | |
| Ayashibi (Beppu Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Beppu Village — a boy in the middle of the village Stage 4 (after the Kourai Kappa). Answer No to "Exterminate Ayashibi?". | Gone if you exterminate it. | details | |
| Tanumi (Nikkou Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Nikkou Village — north-east part of the village Stage 4. Answer No to "Exterminate the Tanumi?". | Gone if you exterminate her. | details | |
| Ayashibi (Okayama Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Okayama Village — a man in the east part of the village Stage 4. Answer No to "Exterminate the youkai?"; Natsume invites it to the village. | Gone if you exterminate it. | details | |
| Korori (Umibe Village) Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 ☯ Karma No +2 / Yes −2 | Umibe Village — the man on the west side, north part of the village Stage 4. Answer No to "Exterminate Korori?". | Gone if you exterminate him. | details | |
| Youkai Village complete: Furinkazan Youkai Village · first possible in Chapter 15 | Youkai Village (Shikoku map) — Tanukichi Once all 16 residents above (Running Jizo not needed) live in the village, talk to Tanukichi. | Lost for good if any required resident was exterminated or turned away. Script quirk: for Beppu's Ayashibi, taking the 200 gold from the Edo savings jar counts in its place. | details |
The final deadline
On the last visit to Mt. Fuji the game asks “Are you ready?”. Answering Yes, or walking back into the mountain cave after answering No, is the point of no return: every NPC ally leaves (your pet stays) and you can never walk back out. Every summon, ally, youkai, refit and side quest in the game ends there. The walkthrough’s Chapter 28 is a last-chance checklist for that moment.