How to Complete Kyokugon Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom

Stuck on the Kyokugon Shrine in Tears of the Kingdom? Follow our guide to solve the Alignment Of The Circles puzzle and find the secret chest.

Alright, so you're looking to tackle the Kyokugon Shrine in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, huh? It's a bit of a hidden one, tucked away north of the Forest of Spirits on the Great Plateau, right at the entrance of the Great Plateau Foothill Cave. Getting there isn't just a straight walk, though – you'll need to clear out some rocks first. Make sure you've got something that can break rocks, like a Stone Hammer, before you head in. Once you've cleared the path, push on into the cave, and you'll find the shrine entrance waiting for you deep inside.

This shrine, called 'Alignment Of The Circles,' might look simple at first, but don't let that fool you! The main challenge is figuring out where to place four balls into four bowls. The trick is to look up at the ceiling – you'll see four green markers. These are your clues! Two markers are on the main floor, and the other two are up the stairs. Use your Ultrahand ability to place the balls into the bowls directly beneath their corresponding markers. Nail that, and the main door will open up.

Now, for the secret chest! After you've solved the main puzzle, look to the right of the door you just opened. You'll see another ball and a green marker on the ceiling, but no bowl. Here's the clever part: you need to create your own hole. Use Ultrahand to pull a tile out of the ground, right under that ceiling marker. Once you've made your new 'bowl,' place the ball in it, and voilà – the secret chest will unlock, giving you some sweet loot!