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| Trophy | Eagle-Eyed |
| Total Chijiko | 43 |
Chijiko are special NPCs that you can interact with in Nioh 3. You can find them in various locations, and when shot down with an arrow, they will drop to the ground to be pet. After the interaction, Chijiko will give you various items to aid in your adventure. A Chijiko's location is accompanied by the sound of a nearby bell ringing. When you hear it, try to follow it to locate and befriend one.
You can often locate Chijiko by listening for the sound of bells in the area
Chijiko General Information in Nioh 3
Chijiko are playful Yokai that resemble to floating handballs. You will normally find it flying in the sky or nearby a tree. When it is nearby, you will normally get a notification and a marker on the map letting you know that a Chijiko is within the area. It enjoys being used for target practice, and if you shoot it down with your bow it will fall from above. Petting it after will give you some great rewards as a sign of friendship.
Attached to its tassel-like is a small bell that emits a cool and refreshing sound when jingled by the wind. Some suggest that Chijiko ring the bell and cause their tails to light up in order to indicate their location to humans capable of sensing their presence. If you ever hear a bell ringing, you might want to look up.

All Chijiko Locations in Nioh 3
Chijiko can be found roaming around when exploring a region. A great indicator on how to spot it is when you hear ringing bells from the sky while exploring a location. You can often spot them flying around, nearby a housing roof or nearby a tree.
Nioh 3 All Chijiko in Warring States
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Tenryu River ♦ Hamamatsu ♦ Maisaka ♦ Lake Sanaru ♦ Mikatagahara ♦ Lake Hamana ♦ Hamamatsu Hill ♦ Iinoya ♦ Futamata Road ♦ Futamata
Near Ikeda Ferry Shrine
- Located flying around the village that is northwest of the Ikeda Ferry Shrine. In the same small village where you find the first Kodama. Shooting it from the sky to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Moonlit Snow (Charge)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Near Hojo Shrine
- Located flying around the area that is northwest of the Hojo Shrine. A notification that says "What's that? Looks like a flying... ball?" will appear. Shooting it from the sky to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Heaven Flash (Lightning)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Near Hamamatsu Post Shrine
- Located flying around the area that is southwest of the Hamamatsu Post Shrine near a tree. A notification that says "Bells chiming in the sky... S'ppose some god is paying a visit." will appear. Shooting it from the nearby tree to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Cloudspitter (Fire)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Near Hamamatsu Castle
- Located flying around the northeast area of the Hamamatsu Castle. You can access this area after you purify the Hamamatsu Crucible, which gives you access to the western part of the Hamamatsu region. Shooting it from the sky to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Rampage (Seeking)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Near the Enshu Coast Shrine
- Located flying around the southernmost part of the Maisaka region. You will see it flying in the sky when you walk past the Enshu Coast shrine and reach the southernmost part of The Haunting Cave. Shooting it from the sky to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Wagon Kick (Water)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Near the Maisaka Junction Shrine
- Located to the west of the Maisaka Junction Shrine. From the Maisaka Junction Shrine, walk west to the woods, and you will see the Chijiko flying in the sky. You may have a difficult time aiming from the ground due to the tall trees in this area. You will need to get to the top of the hill near the Chijiko's map marker to have a clear aim. Shooting it from the sky to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Leaping Strike (Fire)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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On a boat in the enemy base of Lake Sanaru Port
- Located flying around the sky above the Lake Sanaru Port. You need to clear the Enemy Base so you can shoot down the Chijiko safely. Shooting it from the sky to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Lightning Blade (Lightning)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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On the cliffside, east of Lake Sanaru (North) Shrine
- Located flying on the cliff side east of Lake Sanaru (North) Shrine. From the Lake Sanaru (North) Shrine, walk to the east and then head toward the cliff side facing the lake, where you see the Chijiko icon on the minimap. You will see it flying above the lake waters, just beside the cliff. Shooting it from the cliffside to take it down, and petting the Chijiko afterward, will unlock "Transformed Art - God of Wind (Wind)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Near the Otsuri Bridge Shrine in Mikatagahara
- Located flying above the waters on the Otsuri Bridge. Shooting it from the cliffside to take it down and petting the Chijiko after will unlock "Transformed Art - Dragonfly Reversal (Pierce)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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On the Enemy Base in Mikatagahara
- Located flying above the Enemy Base found in Mikatagahara. You need to clear this Enemy Base first so you can have a clear aim of the Chijiko. To aim it from the sky, you must stand on the southwest part of the Enemy Base so you can get the angle where the Chijiko can be shot down. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Retrograde Flow (Water)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Beside the Horie Castle in Lake Hamana
- Located flying on the eastern side of the Horie Castle near the shore where some boats are docked. The area is infested of Yokai, take down and clear the shore of any Yokai around before aiming at the Chijiko. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Abscission (Combo)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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West of Hachiman Shrine Walk in Hamamatsu Hill
- Located flying on the western side of the Hachiman Shrine Walk if you are coming from Hamamatsu Castle area. You will find the Chijiko flying near the cliff. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Sign of the Cross (Pierce)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Southwest of Mikatagahara Junction Shrine
- Located flying on the southwest side of the Mikatagahara Junction Shrine. You will find the Chijiko flying near the cliffside of a lake. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Heaven's Clash (Wind)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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North of Hamamatsu Hill near the route to Iinoya
- Located flying on the north of the Mikatagahara Junction Shrine in Hamamatsu Hill. From the Mikatagahara Junction Shrine, head north on the dirt road path and then go west on the crossroads, which is the path going to Iinoya. You will find the Chijiko flying near the bridge between a river crossing to Iinoya region. Shooting it from the side of the bridge and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Windmill (Wind)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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West of the Six Jizo statue, near a tree
- Located on the west of the Six Jizo statue that you find when you walk north from the Hachiman Shrine Walk. This area can be found at the central part of Hamamatsu Hill, where you will be exploring the vast woods and a few Yokai will be encountered roaming around. It is recommended to clear the Yokai within the area first so you can safely find a spot to hit the Chijiko on the sky. Shooting it from a higher ground to have a clear aim and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Sky Piercer (Fire)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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North of Great Ginkgo Approach Shrine
- Located on the north of the Great Ginkgo Approach Shrine. You will find the Chijiko flying near the cliffside on the Enemy Base. You can aim at this Chijiko while clearing the Enemy Base. Shooting it from the cliffside and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Greased Lightning (Lightning)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northwest of the Enemy Base in Great Ginkgo Approach Shrine
- Located on the northwest of the Enemy Base in Great Gingko Approach Shrine. From the Enemy Base location, head northwest toward the cliffside by the river and you will see the Chijiko flying in the sky. Shooting it from the cliffside and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Raijin (Lightning)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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South of Sengan Waterfall Shrine
- Located on the south of the Sengan Waterfall Shrine. You will see the Chijiko flying on the other side of the cliff. Shooting it from the cliffside and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Whirlwind (Wind)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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East of Silver Grass Meadow Shrine
- Located on the east of the Silver Grass Meadow Shrine. Walk through the stream of water heading east, and toward the end of the stream you will see the Chijiko flying in the sky. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Mad Spinner (Wind)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Juji Fortress East Shrine
- Located on the northeast of the Juji Fortress East Shrine. There is an Enemy Base near the shrine that you can clear first before heading to the location of the Chijiko. Alternatively, you can walk around into the woods to get the Chijiko first, then get back to the Enemy Base later. Traverse upward through the stony hill, and you will see the Chijiko flying in the sky near a tree. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Crimson Lotus (Fire)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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East of Futamata Castle - Castle Town Shrine
- Located on the east of the Futamata Castle - Castle Town Shrine. From the shrine, cross the bridge on the east and stand near the wooden shack, then look up and you will see the Chijiko flying in the sky from that spot. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Cyclone (Wind)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Nioh 3 All Chijiko in Heian
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Kamo Village ♦ Funaokayama ♦ Sagano ♦ Awawa no Tsuji ♦ Hachijo ♦ Rokuhara
West of Kamo Village Shrine
- Located west of Kamo Village Shrine. Travelling to the west side of the hills, you will see the Chijiko flying afar from the cliff. Shooting it from the cliffside and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Limitless (Tough)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Southwest of Funaokayama Shrine
- Located southwest of Funaokayama Shrine. Travelling to the west side on the bamboo forest, you will see the Chijiko flying beside a bamboo tree on the other side of the cliff. Shooting it from the cliffside and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Mountain Breaker (Lightning)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. Beware of Yokai roaming in this area. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Southwest of Funaokayama Shrine
- Located south of Horinji Temple Bridge Shrine. After clearing the enemies on the bridge, head further south crossing to Sagano area. Look on the far east from the bridge, and you will see the Chijiko flying from afar. Shooting it from the side of the bridge and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Morning Moon (Impact)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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West of Horiike of Arashiyama Shrine
- Located west of Horiike of Arashiyama Shrine. From the shrine, walk to the west and approach the lake side. You will see the Chijiko flying above the lake. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Water Sword (Water)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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North of Awawa no Tsuji Shrine
- Located north of Awawa no Tsuji Shrine. From the shrine, walk to the north and approach the hill side near the trees. You will see the Chijiko flying near a tree. To get a clear aim, you must traverse upward to a roof. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Fire Foot Drill (Jump)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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North of Nishiichi Shrine
- Located northwest of Nishiichi Shrine. You will see this Chijiko flying high in the sky near the river. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Radiant Moon (Lightning)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northwest of Rajomon Mibu Avenue Shrine
- Located northwest of Rajomon Mibu Avenue Shrine. You will see this Chijiko flying high in the sky above the wrecked houses. Climb on top of the roof to have a better aim on the Chijiko. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Whirling Tiger (Water)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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East of Filthy Flooded Street Shrine
- Located east of Filthy Flooded Street Shrine. You will see this Chijiko flying afar above the lake. Climb on top part of the hills near the icy stalagmite to have a better aim on the Chijiko. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Twisting Spear (Fire)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northwest of Gion Grove Shrine
- Located northwest of Gion Grove Shrine. You will see this Chijiko flying afar on the stony hills. Climb on the stairs to have a clear view of the Chijiko on the west. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Cuckoo's Call (Fire)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Nioh 3 All Chijiko in Bakumatsu
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Shichijo ♦ Shijo ♦ Sanjo ♦ Gion ♦ Kiyomizu ♦ Shirakawa ♦ Nijo Castle ♦ Mibu ♦ Kyoto Imperial Palace
East of Nishi Honganji Temple Shrine
- Located to the east of Nishi Honganji Temple Shrine. You will see this Chijiko flying above the houses when you explore the eastern part of Shichijo before the Gambling Den area. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Focused Strike (Heavy)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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At the backyard of the Gambling Den
- This Chijiko can be found flying in the sky when you check the backyard of the Gambling Den, facing the river. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Titanic Strength (Water)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northwest of Shijo Abandoned Shrine
- This Chijiko can be found flying by the cliff in between the ruined house where the Kodama can be found and the spine slope. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Fracture Foe (Lightning)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Sanjo Oshikoji Street Shrine
- From the Oshikoji Street Shrine, head northeast. It can be found flying at the edge under the bridge in the far northeastern corner of Sanjo. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Kick Cycle (Water)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Otowa Stairs Shrine
- From the Otowa Stairs Shrine, head northeast. It can be found flying at the edge of the cliff beside a wrecked house. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Water Wheel (Water)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Gojo Bridge Shrine
- From the Gojo Bridge Shrine, head northeast. It can be found flying at the edge of the cliff by the bamboo trees. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Lumber Chop (Swift)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Shrine Walk Greatwood
- From the Shrine Walk Greatwood, head northeast. It can be found flying at the edge of the cliff. You need to climb up the roof of one of the houses to have a clear aim. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Twin Phoenix (Extend)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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East of Gion Alley Shrine
- From the Gion Alley Shrine, head east. After you discover the Six Jizo on the path, head further east toward a spiky bridge. You will see the Chijiko flying in the sky, above the river before you cross the spiky bridge. Shooting it from the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Tangle Strike (Lightning)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Abandoned Temple Outskirts Shrine
- From the Abandoned Temple Outskirts Shrine, head northeast to the lake. You will see the Chijiko flying in the sky when you look north facing the lake. Shooting it from the lakeside and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Serpent Sweep (Water)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northwest of Nijo Castle Ruins Lake Shrine
- From the Nijo Castle Ruins Lake Shrine, head northwest. Climb on the watch tower using the Spirit Vein, and you will see the Chijiko at the other side of the lake near the trees. Shooting it from the watchtower and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Whirling Blade (Swift)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northwest of Mibu Temple Shrine
- From the Mibu Temple Shrine, head to the northwest area of the temple. You will see the Chijiko flying in the sky when you look northwest, near the temple's roof. Shooting it in the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Shadow Cyclone (Combo)" and earn 1 Ninja's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Southeast of Imperial Palace Shrine
- From the Imperial Palace Shrine, head southeast. On the house located to the southeast area of Kyoto Imperial Palace, you will see the Chijiko flying beside a tree. You must traverse upward to the roof of the house to have a clear aim of the Chijiko near the tree. Shooting it in the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Swallow's Wing (Water)" and earn 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Northeast of Maruta Riverbed Shrine
- From the Maruta Riverbed Shrine, head northeast. After clearing the Enemy Base on the northeast, walk a bit southeast facing the falls on the other side and you will see the Chijiko flying in the sky. Shooting it in the sky and petting the Chijiko afterward will unlock "Transformed Art - Flying Fist (Fire)", and obtain Smithing Text: Chijiko Helmet as well as 1 Samurai's Locks. [Nioh 3 Map]
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Fextra, how dare you to put this cutiepie in enemy section
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