Rise Of The Roninhas a robust cast of fascinating characters. However,Taka Murayama, the highly esteemed geisha, and Naosuke Ii’s confidant, is one of the most intriguing. At first glance, Taka is a savvy businesswoman with a cheeky attitude and a playful demeanor that’s hard to read. However, beneath the clever facade is a deep-feeling, artistic soul.

There are limited ways to bond with Taka. You can’t fight alongside her in missions, and she does not have an incentive program like the cat-collecting Usugumo Dayu. Instead, you must focus on gift-giving, communication, and bond missions to form a close relationship with her. Doing so will grant you rare equipment and extra Charm Points.

Taka chats with the protagonist inside a backroom of the Yoshiwara Pleasure District in Rise Of The Ronin.

Where Can I Find Taka Murayama?

You’ll find Taka Murayama at her place of employment, the Pleasure District. She resides at theMiyozaki Pleasure District in Yokohamaand theYoshiwara Pleasure District in Edo, and you’ll find her in one of the backrooms of each location.

How Can I Get Taka To Visit My Longhouse?

You can compel Taka to visit your longhouse byredecorating via the Remodel menu. Place the following accessories on your display shelf:

Raises the visit frequency of people who likecosmetics and fashion.

The protagonist takes a photo of Taka Murayama inside a cemetery in Rise Of The Ronin.

Raises the visit frequency of people who likenovel pictures.

What Gifts Does Taka Murayama Like?

Taka Murayama has two primary interests: hercraft as a geisha(which she pursued by her own volition, unlike many of her coworkers) and the burgeoningart of photography. Give Taka these gifts to curry her favor:

You can purchase gifts fromTradersand Black Marketeers.Additionally, you can receive gift items viaenemy drops, mission rewards, cat concierge missions, and pilgrim dog voyages.

The protagonist and Taka Murayama gaze into each other’s eyes after committing to a Veiled Vow.

How Else Can I Increase My Bond Level With Taka Murayama?

Taka Murayama is not a playable character, so youcannot bond with her in combat. However, there are other ways you may strengthen your bond with her. Bond missions significantly impact your relationship with Taka. You can also establish a romantic tie to her with a Veiled Vow.

Bond Missions

Bond Missionsaresub-missions that significantly raise your bond with specific characters. Upon completion, you’ll often learn new details about said character. Taka has two Bond Missions in Rise Of The Ronin. The first takes place in Yokohama, and the second in Edo.

Veiled Vow

AVeiled Vowis anintimate romantic commitmentyou can make to certain characters in Rise Of The Ronin by filling theirFavour gauge. Establishing a Veiled Vow with another character unlocks new interactions with them. They’ll also gift you items from time to time. Committing to a Veiled Vow can significantly raise your bond level with Taka.

What Are Taka Murayama’s Bond Bonuses?

Taka Murayama is a helpful character to know if you wish to improve your Charm. HerBond Bonuses include two Charm Pointsand several pieces of rare equipment, including theCourtesan’s Hairpin.

A breakdown of Taka Murayama’s stats, relationship levels, location, and bond bonuses in Rise Of The Ronin.