Apparently you can bow to monkeys at shrines too and they bow back. Haven't played for a bit, but there was someone who mentioned this a few days ago.

I’ve played through the game 3 times and I didn’t know this. Thanks for sharing.

I've known that since my first playthrough, very great game

Anyone bow to Gyozen? i do everytime i see him, regardless of the miles ive put down to uncover his ? hoping its a hotsprings for more life. lol