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Turtle Rock Shrine

Turtle Rock Shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Toyotama, within the broader Kushi area.

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Overview

Turtle Rock Shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Toyotama, within the broader Kushi area. Its entrance lies north of Old Toyotama Hills, while the shrine itself sits high on a rocky mountain route. The location is not a settlement or a broad explorable district. It is a self-contained shrine challenge made up of a torii-gate approach, rope crossings, climbing sections and a final prayer site.

The principal reward is the Charm of Hoori-no-Mikoto, which allows Jin to remain hidden when silently assassinating enemies from grass. Completing the shrine also awards 1 Wax Wood.

The shrine is accessible during ordinary free-roam exploration and does not require a dedicated mission. The route does, however, require the Grappling Hook, so it cannot be completed before Jin acquires that tool during Act 1. Shinto Shrine collectibles are not missable: they remain available after the story and can be completed during post-game exploration.

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