*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* transports players to the long-awaited feudal Japan setting, fulfilling a fan-favorite request since the franchise began. The game is filled with rich experiences, both to engage in and to respect. If you're curious about climbing the torii gates in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, here’s what you should know.

Can You Climb the Torii Gates in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

To get straight to the point, yes, you can climb the torii gates in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. When you start exploring the open world as Naoe, you'll encounter Shinto shrines marked by these gates. The game advises against climbing them to honor their sanctity, but if you choose to be a bit rebellious, you can indeed scale to the top. However, there's no gameplay advantage or hidden treasure awaiting you up there; it's just for the thrill of doing it.

Why Shouldn’t You Climb the Torii Gates?

In Japanese culture and Shinto beliefs, torii gates are revered as the thresholds through which spirits pass, symbolizing the boundary between the sacred and the profane. Climbing these gates is seen as disrespectful, which is why the game emphasizes not to do so. Although you won't face any in-game penalties for climbing them, showing respect by not doing so aligns with the cultural reverence these structures hold.

That covers everything you need to know about climbing the torii gates in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and insights on the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.