Leaf It Alone: All the Photos in Sakura Map (8 Card Guide)

What You're Actually Hunting in Sakura

If you're tracking down Leaf it Alone all the photos in sakura map, what you need are the 8 Battle Cards. Sakura doesn't hide Mysterious Photos the way Hometown does. Each map in the free 1.1 update has its own collectible set, and the Sakura set unlocks the Gotta Find 'em All achievement. The cards are small and often blend into wood, petals, or lamp light. That makes it easy to clear the whole park to 100% and still come up one short.

Here's how the three collectible sets compare, so you know which one you're missing:

Map	Collectible	Amount
Hometown	Mysterious Photos	8
Castle	Playing Cards	8
Sakura	Battle Cards	8

The Hometown photos count toward Say Leaf!, and the Sakura cards count toward Gotta Find 'em All.

All 8 Sakura Battle Card Locations

The cards are spread across most of the park's areas. You can grab them in any order once an area is accessible.

Image: Steam / Eternity

#	Area	Exact Spot
1	Temple	On the wooden railing along the walkway, tucked against the lattice near a corner
2	Garden	On the wooden railing beside the steps, stuck to a vertical post
3	Lanterns	On the big tree trunk next to the wooden walkway railing
4	Playground	Under the stairs, on the left side
5	Picnic	At the base of the large tree, leaning against the trunk near the roots
6	Recreation	Stuck to the lit panel of the tall lamp post beside the stone wall, near the bench and tree by the soccer field
7	Open-air	At the base of a wooden fence post, behind the first support beam on the right
8	Dog Run	Underneath the curved wooden dog tunnel, against its inner side

Cards That Trip People Up

• Lanterns: The card sits on dark bark and practically disappears. Walk slowly around the trunk by the walkway and grab it on your first pass through the area.
• Recreation: This one is on the lamp itself, not on the ground around it. Look up at the light panel instead of scanning the grass.
• Picnic: The pink petals pile up around the tree roots. Clear the petals around the trunk first so the card is easier to see.
• Dog Run: Crouch or look low at the tunnel. The card is inside the curve, not on top.

Other Sakura Collectibles to Grab on the Same Route

While you're checking railings and trees, you can also knock out the map's other collection objectives:

• Bright Idea: Light up all 12 hanging lanterns.
• Bag to Basics: Dispose of the leaf bags spread across the park.

Cleaning up the Temple opens both the Lanterns and Shrines areas, so the Lanterns card comes into reach right after you finish the Temple. The Ancient Tree is where you finish story mode, so make sure your card count is complete before wrapping up the map.

Tips for Finding a Missing Card

• Open the card panel in your journal. Picking up a card shows it in the collection, and the empty slots tell you how many are left.
• Check vertical surfaces. Half of the Sakura cards are on railings, posts, a trunk, or a lamp rather than on the ground.
• Clear petals before you search. Cards on the ground near trees are easiest to spot once the area is clean.
• Play on the latest patch. Patch v1.1.7 fixed petals reappearing on Sakura after loading a save and terrain disappearing on Sakura at higher FOV settings, both of which could make searching more confusing.

You can grab the game on the Leaf it Alone Steam page. The 1.1 update with Castle and Sakura launched on October 30, 2026, and it's free for anyone who already owns the game.

FAQ

Can I earn Gotta Find 'em All in Custom Mode?

Yes. The v1.1.0–v1.1.7 patches made achievements count in Custom Mode even without Ranked Mode, as long as you keep the default parameters. Story Mode works as usual.

What if I finish Sakura without all 8 cards?

In Story Mode, you can choose previously played maps when you start a new session. That lets you go back to Sakura and pick up any cards or objectives you missed.

Are the Sakura cards the same as the Castle cards?

No. The Castle has its own set of 8 playing cards with a separate achievement. The Sakura Battle Cards only count toward Gotta Find 'em All.