He Yakuza there like a dragon games never used traditional fast travel systems, and Like a Dragon: Ishin It’s no different, you can’t immediately select a location you’ve visited or view a list of locations in a menu, you teleport there. On the contrary, you have to pay a dedicated person to drive you from one point to another. Although taxis have been the vehicle of choice in Yakuzayou will head to Palanquin Bearers at Like a Dragon: Ishin.
How to fast travel by palanquin in Like a Dragon: Ishin
First of all, you won’t be able to fast travel immediately in Like a Dragon: Ishin. Don’t expect to carry a palanquin in Tosa or the first chapter or else you’re in Kyo. However, by the time you get to Chapter Four, you’ll find Palanquin Bearers in designated spots around town. Each icon on the map looks like a small purple container with two sticks on top. There will be a charge, normally 500-550 mon, to get from one point to another.
You will also only be able to select specific locations from the list, rather than choosing to go anywhere. As a spoiler-free example, the only fast-moving Palanquin Bearers in the fourth chapter of Like a Dragon: Ishin It will be in Rakunai, Rakugai (Kurogane Smithing), Mibu, Gion, and the southwest corner of the Fushimi map.
What is a palanquin?
Good question! It is essentially a “vehicle” for one person carried by people to get around. One person sits inside the box, while two to six people carry it by holding the poles and walking. However, when you encounter one of the Palaquin Bearers in the game, there’s usually only one person hanging around.
Like a Dragon: Ishin is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.