Fans of the PlayStation exclusive,Ghost of Tsushimamay be aware that its world is set on the real Tsushima Island. This historic island has had the help from the fans of Sucker Punch Productions' action-adventure as funds have been raised to help repair an iconic, and historic landmark after it had been damaged by a typhoon.
Famitsureported on the news, which was translated byTwinfinite, (Thanks,PushSquare), and details that the typhoon that hit the island in September earlier this year had damaged the “Heisei Otorii” of Watatsumi Shrine. The torii may be recognisable to players as the Shinto shrines as part ofGhost of Tsushima.
ACampfiredonation page had been set up by Yuichi Hirayama, a resident shrine priest who was looking to raise 5 million yen and was created on June 11, 2025. The total raised so far now sits at over 20 million yen, and that’s with 18 days left for the campaign as of writing this. Yuichi Hirayama has updated the Campfire page to note, “We have received a great deal of support from the players of theGhost of Tsushimagame set in Tsushima, and I feel that it is God’s guidance.”
In addition to the fans of the PlayStation exclusive, there has been yen donated by the people of Tsushima, and worshippers from across the county. The funds will allow the work needed to restore the torii gate and help restore it for tourism when the current pandemic has come to an end.Ghost of Tsushimais part of the island’s tourismfollowing a partnership between Sucker Punch and the official Tsushima tourism board.
Ghost of Tsushimalaunched on PS4 earlier this year and in under 4 months hadsold over 5 million copies. The game launched as a single-player experience and later saw an updateintroduce multiplayer co-op.
