Overview
Plum Blossom Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Izuhara, in the central-western part of Tsushima. It stands on the slopes of Shigenori Peak, north of Komatsu Forge and south of Yagata Farmstead. The shrine is reached by following a line of torii gates into a steep mountain route blocked by a burning, collapsed bridge.
The climb is one of the earlier shrine approaches in the base game. It does not lead through a settlement, enemy camp or conventional dungeon. Instead, it is a compact environmental traversal challenge built around ledges, branches, a rock fissure and the remains of a bridge. Honouring the shrine rewards Jin with the Charm of Kagu-Tsuchi, a major charm that increases his damage while he is at half health or less. Shrine climbs also provide wax wood, a valuable bow-upgrade material.
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