Below is a detailed breakdown of all the Kodama locations in Nioh 3, from the most easily accessible to the most hidden.
Kodama is a miniature, cute yokai (unlike many demons you fight throughout Nioh 3), and are one of the game’s main collectibles. They’re worth finding not only for achievements, but also to power up the potions you use to heal your protagonist.
It’s important to understand why it’s worth seeking out these little green “men”: besides the fact that they’re incredibly friendly, constantly jumping and waving at you, for every Kodama you find and send to the shrine through normal interaction, you’ll earn Kodama Points.
These items can be spent at the Shrine to increase the drop rate of elixirs, improve their healing effectiveness, and unlock two additional bonuses they can provide. The bonuses are gradually increased by a percentage, but they will accumulate as you find more Kodama.
Helping them will also increase the number of elixirs you can carry, from three to a maximum of eight. The more Kodama you find, the better your chances against powerful story bosses , Blood Demons, or Ghosts. .
They can also drop Kodama Soul Essences. By placing them in the Yin position of a shrine, you can summon one to continuously heal the protagonist for a few seconds. By placing a Soul Essence in the Yang position, you can transform into the Kodama itself, allowing you to remain unnoticed and avoid enemy encounters. It goes without saying that collecting these charming creatures is only beneficial.
There are a total of 92 Kodama to be found across three different in-game maps. That’s certainly a lot, but with our guide, you’ll be able to quickly find each creature.
All kodama on the map “1572 – Sengoku”
Kodama No. 1 – Tenryu River
You’ll encounter the first Kodama slightly northwest of Overlook Hill Shrine, the first shrine in the open world . Either carefully jump off the rocks ahead, or take the southern path and turn right, passing through the flooded fields.
You need to find a huge stone with lanterns and a slanted torii gate. Climb it from the south side to find a kodama next to an abandoned shrine.
Kodama No. 2 – Tenryu River
The next stage is in the north, inside the enemy camp. For the Kodama to allow itself to be “rescued,” you’ll first have to clear the camp of all the bandits.
Defeat all enemies in the area to trigger a message about a Kodama’s appearance. Head to the red chest in the center of the enemy camp to find the Kodama. Also, interact with the small chest just southeast to find a teaching text.
Kodama No. 3 – Tenryu River
The third kodama on the Tenryu River is located to the west. Follow it until you reach the Hamamatsu Gate Shrine. Enter the small outpost north of it and climb the watchtower on the right to find this kodama.
Kodama No. 4 – Tenryu River
The last kodama on the Tenryu River is located on the outskirts of this area. Follow the path south from Lookout Hill Shrine until you see a house with a locked door on the left. In front of it is a ramp that leads to the top of the building. You can drop down through a hole in the roof.
Be aware that inside the house there is a sleeping gaki that you must defeat, as well as a cute green spirit that you are trying to save.
Kodama No. 5 – Tokaido
If you follow the road south and then east from the previous kodama’s location, you’ll come across the Ikeda Ferry Shrine. Continue east to find an enemy base located in the middle of the beach. But instead of the usual bandits, you’ll find yokai here.
Defeat all the yokai in the camp, then go behind the house closest to the beach. You’ll find a kodama and a chest there.
Kodama No. 6 – Tokaido
South of Ikeda Ferry Shrine, in the heart of the Tōkaido region, lies the Forest of Souls Shrine. From here, head west to find a winding stone staircase. Climb it and continue until you find a small wooden bridge leading to a huge rocky platform.
In the center is a large pond and several stone platforms. The pond is deeper than you might think, so you might want to use Ninja Style to jump to the lone Kodama near the ruined shrine.
Kodama No. 7 – Tokaido
To reach the Tokaido Shrine of the same name, head straight west from the Ikeda Ferry Shrine along a dirt road.
To the south are rolling hills and a huge tree, around which several yokai are perched. A kodama sits on a stump directly in front of the tree.
Kodama No. 8 – Hamamatsu
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To reach the first shrine in Hamamatsu and the Kodama, you’ll need to walk a bit. From Tokaido Shrine, head west and pass through the small, ruined Hamamatsu Post Town. After the first house, turn left. A little further on, you’ll see a familiar green glow, just out of reach, inside another house.
Turn right and deal with the two soldiers. Go around the house to the left or use the hay to climb onto the roof, then jump over the fence. Now you can reach the entrance to the house where the Kodama is.
Kodama No. 9 – Hamamatsu
From the first shrine, “Post Town Hamamatsu,” continue west. Once you reach a mostly open street surrounded by buildings with enemies, enter the house on the right. Defeat the ambushed Gaki and climb the stairs.
Jump out the window and turn left. Around the corner, on the edge of the roof, you’ll see a Kodama. Jump onto the hay, then double jump to reach the cute little green “man.”
Kodama No. 10 – Hamamatsu
The easiest way to reach the next Kodama is to return to the path west of Hamamatsu Postal Town Shrine. There will be plenty of enemies to attack, including a couple on the rooftops. If you’re worried about the huge Yama-Inu demon wolf , try not to attack anyone while it’s nearby.
Follow the Yama-inu’s path until it leads to a bridge. Turn left to walk between the houses. Defeat the yokai, then go through a small passage where you’ll see a stone lantern. To the left is a well with a stone tied to the edge. Attack the stone to knock it to the bottom. This will cause a bucket to rise from the bottom, revealing a cute kodama hiding inside .
Kodama No. 11 – Hamamatsu
The final Kodama in Hamamatsu can be found after completing the first Crucible. Warp to the “Hamamatsu Castle: East Gate” shrine, enter the area on the right, and then turn right again.
Kodama is in the corner of the next location, standing on some hay bales.
Kodama No. 12 – Lake Sanaru
Starting from the Lake Sanaru (North) Shrine, you’ll need to head north. The path splits into two, and you should take the right route. Defeat the enemy skeletons, then look behind the wagon to find a hidden Kodama.
Kodama No. 13 – Lake Sanaru
The remaining Kodama in this area are located closer to the southern edge of Sanaru. Teleport to the “Lake Sanaru: Shore” shrine and approach the pier.
You’ll have to clear out an enemy camp consisting of docks and a giant ship . Kodama will appear in a cabin on the ship’s roof after the base is destroyed.
Kodama No. 14 – Lake Sanaru
Luckily, you don’t have to go far to the next kodama. You may have noticed a multitude of tiny boats moored to a huge ship.
Switch to Ninja Style with the R key and carefully navigate the platforms between the boats. Kodama is standing at the stern of the boat.
Kodama No. 15 – Lake Sanaru
South of the giant ship is the Lesser Furnace, where you can fight a yokai. Break the crystal, then cross the wooden bridge to find Sunekosuri. Feel free to follow him, as he’ll lead you along the same path you need to take to find the Kodama.
Jump off the left side of the bridge and follow the spirit vein. Jump up the rocks until you reach a torii gate. Descend along the left side and circle around the gate on the platforms until you reach a clearing with a large red tree.
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Jump over to the small island nearby and look behind the rock to find the last Kodama in Lake Sanaru.
Kodama No. 16 – Maisaka
The first Maisaki Kodama is located east of the Maisaki Crossing Shrine. Eliminate the sentry and two patrolling soldiers before entering the house on the left. The Kodama is located in the far corner.
Kodama No. 17 – Maisaka
The remaining Kodama in Maysaka are located in the Phantom Caves. The first one is located near the Phantom Caves: Hall of Illumination shrine.
To find the Kodama, after going deeper into the caves and exiting a short tunnel, you need to duck and crouch, turn right and jump onto 3 platforms.
Kodama No. 18 – Maisaka
Continue exploring the caves beyond the previous kodama until you encounter the flying, sword-wielding yokai Kyokotsu. Defeat him, then ascend the cascade of glowing blue pools.
Jump across two platforms, fight the half-snake yokai Nure-onna, and then use Enko’s spirit vein to wall-run across the gap.
Then, instead of jumping across the wooden planks to the next platform, turn right and follow the narrow path. Defeat the Crucible Wasp along the way, then pick up the Kodama.
Kodama No. 19 – Maisaka
Starting from the Haunted Caves: Stone Pool Shrine, descend the steps and head east. You’ll find yourself in the area where the Bakegani Crab Yokai hides.
Defeat him, then head over the small hill nearby to find a corpse you can loot. On the other side of the hill stands a Kodama, peeking out from behind a deep lake.
Kodama No. 20 – Lake Hamana
During your first visit to Lake Hamana, you’ll have to try to appease Deidara-bochi. The only kodama in the region is located in Horie Castle . Unfortunately, he’s locked in a cell .
Fight your way through the enemy groups and head to the castle roof. Just before climbing the numerous short steps leading to the Deidara-bochi offering, turn right and search the corpse hanging over the edge to obtain the cell keys.
From here, you can descend the fortress wall and reach the pier you passed through earlier. Head to the large area with the gate and use the cell keys to access the kodama inside.
Kodama #21 – Hamamatsu Hill
Between the Lower Furnace and the Silver Grass Meadow Shrine is a gate separating the Futamata Road and Hamamatsu Hill areas. On the other side of this gate is a staircase leading to the house below, which contains a kodama.
The only catch is that there’s an enemy camp right here. Defeat all the enemies, and only then will another Kodama appear.
Kodama #22 – Hamamatsu Hill
This Kodama is available after completing several side quests. After completing the second part of the “Naotora’s Land of Destiny” quest, which also unlocks the Hand Cannon, she will give you the key to the mountain temple to begin the “Ii Monument” quest.
Quickly travel to Mikatagahara Crossing Shrine and climb the spiral staircase behind you. Cross the bridge, open the gate with the Mountain Temple Key, and destroy the enemy base. The Kodama is located to the left of the shrine building itself, in a beautiful spot overlooking the surrounding lands, and literally blends in with the grass.
Kodama #23 – Hamamatsu Hill
At the final shrine on Hamamatsu Hill, you’ll face a powerful open-world boss. Between Mikatagahara Crossing Shrine and Juji Fortress (North) lies a cluster of enemy outposts, presumably named Juji Fortress.
Kodama is located right behind the optional boss, Ogin, who spews blood. He’s a powerful claw-wielding fighter, but you can dispatch him fairly quickly with long-ranged weapons.
Kodama No. 24 – Iinoya
The first Kodama in Iinoe is located near the Temple Ruins: Cemetery shrine. Turn around and go through the gate. Turn right and jump over the stone fence to find this Kodama near the bamboo trees.
Kodama No. 25 – Iinoya
The second kodama in the Iinoya region is located not far from the previous one. From the “Temple Ruins: Cemeteries” shrine, turn right and go through the gate leading to the towering pagoda.
Turn right again and exit through the broken wall to find a huge, twisted tree. Climb it, and you’ll see a kodama on the pagoda’s roof.
Kodama No. 26 – Iinoya
The third kodama is located relatively nearby. From the base of this huge tree, squeeze through the opening on the left and jump over the fence.
Descend the stone steps until you reach a staircase lined with wooden torch stands. Then turn left and run through the abandoned open market.
In the corner, behind some boxes, is a kodama.
Kodama No. 27 – Iinoya
To reach the next green “man,” teleport to Omomiji Crossing Shrine and head west. Look for the big-headed shunobon yokai standing on the rocks, then climb higher to find another kodama.
Kodama No. 28 – Iinoya
Remember that large, twisted tree and pagoda where you found Kodama #25 (see above)? As part of the “Dwellers in Shadow” side quest , climb all the stairs in the pagoda and discover a body that will drop the Abandoned Village Key
Head to the area between Omomiji Crossing and Great Ginkgo Path Shrines and use the key. Fight your way through the crowd until you reach the third house, then circle around it to find the Kodama.
Kodama No. 29 – Iinoya
The first accessible Kodama in Ryotan Temple is located directly in front of the “Ryotan Temple Living Quarters” shrine. From this shrine, head back, turn the corner, and enter the second room on the right.
Defeat all the enemies inside and look behind the stack of books in the corner to find a spirit in need of help.
Kodama No. 30 – Iinoya
The second kodama inside Ryōtan Shrine is located on the left edge of the region. After passing numerous yōkai, you’ll come across a raised wooden platform with a large bell you can strike.
Climb the ladder and then jump onto the nearby rocks to reach the kodama.
Kodama No. 31 – Iinoya
From the previous kodama’s location, jump down and head left from the nearest building. After defeating a couple of yokai and possibly a ghost, you’ll see an opening leading to a kodama hidden under the building.
Kodama No. 32 – Iinoya
The next kodama is located very close to the previous one, number 31. Return to the building entrance, defeat the yoki ninja, and climb the stairs. Cross to the temple roof and turn right to find the kodama at the very end.
Kodama No. 33 – Iinoya
And here’s another Kodama, which, like the previous ones, is located close to the other creatures in Ryotan Temple. Go back and walk along the left side of the temple roof to reach a ladder. Jump down and head into the water.
Kodama is standing under the bridge ahead. Be sure to defeat any yokai that stand in your way first.
Kodama #34 – Road to Futamata
Cross the bridge from Hamamatsu Gate Shrine onto the streets of Futamata. Continue until you see a house and a path leading to the Little Furnace.
Go behind the house and destroy the rubble to find a Kodama.
Kodama #35 – Road to Futamata
Starting from Silvergrass Meadow Shrine, follow the path to see a glowing kodama on top of a cliff overlooking the river.
The river is shallow enough that you can wade into the water and climb up the rocks to reach this creature.
Kodama #36 – Road to Futamata
Next, you’ll head north to the Firefly Forest Shrine, whose name speaks for itself. Follow the winding path on the right, where a nolzuchi, nure-onna, and yamabiko await.
After passing under the second tree root arch, climb up the rocks on the left side to reach the top of the arch yourself. Kodama is on the other side.
Kodama #37 – Futamata
The first Kodama in Futamata is located near the southern shrine, where Hattori Hanzo is also located with his “Find the Infiltrator” side quest.
Make your way to the upper levels in the eastern part of the area. The Kodama is on the roof of a building. To reach it, use the hay bales lying on its side.
Kodama #38 – Futamata
Next comes the only Kodama not found inside the castle. Warp to the Futamata Castle: Castle Town shrine and cross the bridge.
Climb to the upper level and defeat the soldier near the leftmost house. Examine the left side of the house to find a Kodama.
Kodama #39 – Futamata
The next two kodama are located close to each other. After passing through the castle grounds and the three-room building next to the watchtower, you’ll see a kodama that’s out of reach due to a spiked wall.
Continue fighting until you reach an archer with incendiary arrows. To his right is a small space leading to three illusory bamboo bundles. On the other side is a kodama.
Kodama #40 – Futamata
The next Kodama is located near the second group of snipers shooting at you from the castle walls. Deal with them, then approach the only closed door of the shop behind them.
Yes, this is another illusion. A kodama is hidden behind it.
Kodama #41 – Futamata
This kodama is easily accessible just before the Futamata and Koguchi Castle Crossing Shrine. Simply turn around and walk down the path back to the small shrine building.
Defeat the ninja, then circle around this building to find a Kodama located behind it. If you’re playing the story mission that leads you here, this is the temple where you fight the dual-wielding warrior, Anayama Nobutada.
Kodama #42 – Futamata
Climb the stairs from the Futamata and Koguchi Castle Crossing Shrine up the path. Cross the makeshift bridge.
Jump over the large spiked wall, then turn around. Break the crate in your path to find a Kodama.
Kodama #43 – Futamata
The final Kodama in Futamata is on a rooftop near the previous creature! Walk past the standing torch and then climb the stairs on the left.
Jump to the roof to rescue the charming spirit.
Kodama #44 – Mikatagahara
I’ve left Mikatagahara for last in this guide, as it contains the last four kodama of the current era (Act 1). Long before that, the first kodama can be found on the road connecting Mikatagahara and Hamamatsu Hill.
As you follow the eastern path from Mikatagahara Crossing Shrine, you’ll likely notice a green glow emanating from a small rooftop stacked with hay and other supplies. Run past it and continue looking to the right until you see some stairs you can climb.
Head back, using the tree to move between the rocky platforms, and you’ll soon be able to jump to save the Kodama.
Kodama #45 – Mikatagahara
From the Mikatagahara Shrine: Kikyo’s Fortress, turn right and you’ll see a kodama on top of a large rock just around the corner. Go behind this rock to find a stable foothold you can climb onto and help the little spirit find its way to the shrine.
Kodama #46 – Mikatagahara
You’ll have to walk a long distance to the next Kodama. Follow the path up from the cliff leading to the one-eyed oni. Defeat it, then jump over the fiery pit it stood in front of.
Turn left and go through the holes in the house. Follow the path to find a Kodama behind some rubble.
Kodama #47 – Mikatagahara
The first kodama in Saigagake, Mikatagahara, is located near the Saigagake Bridge Shrine. Just turn left and look over the edge to see a rock with a small green spirit.
Kodama #48 – Mikatagahara
The next kodama is located very close to the Saigagake Shrine: Main Hall. All you have to do to reach it is praze and jump over the wooden beams.
Kodama #49 – Mikatagahara
From the same shrine, “Saigagake: Main Hall,” turn left. Before jumping onto the wooden-paneled platform above, drop down onto the roof of the large entrance gate. There’s a kodama on the other side.
Kodama #50 – Mikatagahara
The final kodama in this era is located just before the top of the tower where you fight Takeda Shingen, and can be reached through the Saigagake Back Alley Shrine.
Before passing through the torches leading to the boss room, turn left and destroy the small camp of soldiers. In the back of the room, you’ll find a large soldier watching over a Kodama.
All kodama on the map “1190 – Heian”
Kodama #51 – Mount Kurama
While there are far fewer kodama in the Heian period, I want to emphasize that the three you can find on Mount Kurama are completely forgettable. Mount Kurama is considered a separate area without a level of exploration and is located far north of the main region. This means you can’t rely on a handy checklist. If your list looks “complete” but you’re still missing one or two, they’re likely located here.
The first Kodama is hard to miss, as it’s at the end of a section involving jumping across platforms and tree roots. You’re being pursued by a Yamainu here, which can make you forget everything and simply never return.
Kodama #52 – Mount Kurama
From the Mount Kurama Shrine: Chokushi Gate, go straight ahead, then turn left and follow the path until you reach a gate that serves as a shortcut to the same route you just took. Climb the stairs on the right, then walk around the fence in front of you to find the next kodama.
Kodama #53 – Mount Kurama
After following the previous path, cross the bridge and defeat the one-eyed oni.
Jump down and destroy Karakas’ umbrella, then jump onto the roof to get the final Kodama on Mount Kurama.
Kodama No. 54 – Kamo Village
If you walk from the trail to Koyama Shrine, you’ll come to the Little Crucible. Turn left and at the end of the trail you’ll see Kodama, hidden behind dried bushes and bright snow.
Kodama No. 55 – Kamo Village
As you pass through the village of Kamo, you will see a large enki hanging from a tree branch.
Kodama is located next to the house, right behind it, or more precisely, on the left side of it.
Kodama No. 56 – Funaokayama
As part of the side quest “In the Footsteps of a Soldier’s Shadow,” Minamoto no Yoshitsune will offer you help in clearing out the enemy camp in the left, eastern part of Funaokayama.
After clearing the base, a Kodama will appear in front of the chest on the left side of the temple.
Kodama #57 – Sagano
From Horinji Shrine, near the bridge connecting Funaokayama and Sagano, begin crossing the bridge and immediately jump down the first hole. This will take you under the bridge. After defeating numerous enemies, you’ll find a Kodama hiding behind some boxes.
Kodama #58 – Sagano
Starting from Horiike at Arashiyama Shrine, simply look across the small pool of water to see a kodama on top of a cliff. Head to the rock formation further to the right, jump onto the building, and then make another jump to reach the green spirit.
Kodama #59 – Sagano
On your way to the first shrine, “Matsuo-taisha: Approaches,” try to avoid the giant bird’s attacks and stop at the first ice barrier. On the platform directly ahead of you, there should be a small ledge on the right side. Jump down to find the next Kodama.
Kodama #60 – Sagano
From the Matsuo-taisha Shrine: Monk’s Cave, head back down the path to the area where the mermaid and the yokai bakegani are. Defeat them, then proceed to the next area, where a larger yokai bakegani is located.
Look to the left of the exit. There, in front of a small alcove, you’ll see a Kodama.
Kodama #61 – Nishi-ichi
The only kodama in Nishi-ichi is located on the sinking pagoda at the bottom of the area.
Jump onto the upper ledge and walk around to find the green spirit.
Kodama No. 62 – Awawa-no-tsuji
The kodama in Awawa-no-tsuji is located right next to a large pagoda in the area. Awawa-no-tsuji Temple provides easy access to it.
All you have to do is go behind the pagoda to find the kodama.
Kodama No. 63 – Hachijo
The first kodama in Hachijo can be reached from the only shrine in Nishi-ichi. Your destination is the large building on the cliffs behind you. Follow the path up to it until you see a spirit vein, which will allow you to reach the desired location.
Head to the left side of this building to find a kodama on a cliff overlooking the Nishi-ichi area.
Kodama No. 64 – Hachijo
In the center of this area is a fairly large enemy camp that you’ll need to clear out. Afterward, a Kodama and a chest will appear on top of the watchtower west of the Anneibo Temple shrine.
Kodama No. 65 – Hachijo
The next three Kodama are found in Rashomon. The first can be found immediately after the first two spider monsters.
Before entering the interior of the small fortress through the hole in the wall, you’ll see a wall scroll with a tear. Run through it to find a door on the right side that hides a shortcut, and a Kodama behind some crates on the left.
Kodama No. 66 – Hachijo
From the last kodama, go through the previously mentioned hole in the wall and go around the inside of the building. On the other side is a well where you can find a kodama.
Kodama No. 67 – Hachijo
The final kodama in Hachijo is located on the roof of the central building in Rashomon. Make your way to the “Rashomon: Mibu Avenue” shrine and then turn right. Defeat all the mages along the way, then the resting soldiers on the other side of the pagoda.
Jump onto the roof from where the soldiers were and make your way to the other side to reach the Kodama.
Kodama No. 68 – Rokuhara
Starting from the Kamo Riverbank Shrine, head east across the floating debris. A staircase leads to the Lesser Furnace, but the kodama is located to the right of the staircase.
Kodama No. 69 – Rokuhara
Teleport to the Yasaka Shrine: Nishiro Gate and look up—you’ll see a Kodama on the roof of the building ahead. Turn left to follow the path leading to the elevated area behind the building. Defeat any enemies in your path before jumping onto the roof to reach the Kodama.
Kodama No. 70 – Rokuhara
To find the final Kodama in the Heian period, you need to head to the large pagoda in the lower right corner of the Rokuhara region map. Climb to the third floor inside the pagoda, exit, jump onto the lower roof, and then jump toward the group of buildings to the southwest.
Climb into the larger building and go to the other side of its roof. The Kodama is right around the corner, near the crystals.
All kodama on the map “1864 – Bakumatsu”
Kodama #71 – Shimabara
Starting from the starting shrine, “Shimabara Entertainment District: South Gate,” walk down the main street and then turn into the alley on the left. On your first visit, you’ll see the ghost of Crucible holding a Karakas umbrella.
Proceed to the end of the alley and use the hay bales to climb to the next floor of the building. Cross the outer roof to reach the kodama.
Kodama #72 – Shimabara
At the other end of the main street is the exit (if you’ve completed the quest here) and a crooked tree. Just behind this ugly tree is a small hole containing a kodama.
Kodama #73 – Shimabara
The next kodama is visible from the street, but to “activate” it, you’ll need to venture deeper into the main building of Shimabara. While exploring the first floor, you’ll come across a room with an ubume. Defeat the enemy to safely interact with the kodama.
Kodama #74 – Shimabara
You’ll have to backtrack a bit for the last kodama. After leaving the entertainment district, you might have noticed a gate to the north blocked by large crystals.
After completing the “Beast from the Underworld” side quest in Shichijo, Thomas Glover will prepare all the disabled cannons in the area. You’ll then need to fast travel to the Nishi Honganji Temple and pass through the temple located in front of you.
There should be a cannon on the other side that will destroy those large crystals in Shimabara. Then jump down, being careful of the yaksha that’s about to fly out. There’s a building there with a lone kodama hiding inside.
Kodama No. 75 – Shichijo
There’s an enemy camp in the lower part of Shichijo, south of the Shichijo Street Ruins Shrine. Clear it out to spawn a Kodama next to a chest.
Kodama No. 76 – Shichijo
After meeting Thomas Glover and blowing up the wall with one of his cannons, you’ll pass through a ruined building on the left. Climb to the second floor of the adjacent building and destroy the wall with holes in front of you.
Now you need to jump from a small ledge onto the roof. The Kodama is just ahead.
Kodama No. 77 – Shichijo
Return to the main road and fight your way through the enemies standing in your way. Turn right and run across the rooftops until you see a huge hole. Drop down and defeat the skeleton soldier inside.
Move forward and jump onto the ledge in the back left corner. Around the corner, on the edge of the roof, stands a Kodama.
Kodama No. 78 – Shichijo
Leave the previous building and follow the fiery trails on the ground. They’ll begin to lead you down a turbulent staircase of rooftops, but in the distance, you should see a familiar green glow.
Continue moving even after the tracks turn around to reach the kodama.
Kodama #79 – Shijo
Kodama is located to the left of Shichijo. Destroy the enemy camp in this part of the area to unlock “Shijo’s Abandoned Shrine.”
You’ll then have to fight off numerous enemies as you make your way to a burnt-out house next to a large, centipede-like structure. Go through the hole in the back of the house to find the Kodama.
Kodama #80 – Gion
On the left side of Gion is the Crucible Spike, next to the Karasu Tengu.
Visit the nearby well and knock down the rock to reach the kodama.
Kodama No. 81 – Kiyomizu
South of the Dilapidated Temple Shrine in Kiyomizu is the Lesser Furnace. When heading there, circle around to the right to find a Nuppeppo. Defeat it, then climb the ledge behind to find a Kodama, perfectly camouflaged in the grass and completely invisible from a distance.
Kodama #82 – Kiyomizu
The next kodama is located east of Kiyomizu Temple, the main shrine on the temple grounds. Under the bridge on the right side, there’s a small rock formation you need to jump onto. Descend down it to find this cleverly hidden kodama.
Kodama No. 83 – Kiyomizu
About halfway through Kiyomizu, you will reach a pagoda with a sacred lantern and arrows.
Use the damaged structures behind you to reach the upper floors, then use the Spirit Vein to reach the “Kiyomizu Temple: Inside” shrine. Immediately turn around and jump back onto the pagoda spire to find the Kodama.
Kodama #84 – Kiyomizu
From the scene in the main hall of Kiyomizu Temple, turn around and walk towards the stairs leading to the edge of the cliff.
Jump onto the damaged structures to reach the Kodama hiding below.
Kodama #85 – Shirakawa
Southwest of Yasaka Shrine is a spirit vein that will take you to a separate platform, a sort of mini-maze. Check the northeast corner to find a Kodama.
Kodama #86 – Shirakawa
To the east of Yoshidayama Shrine is one of those large centipede-like structures with spiders sitting on them .
Walk along it and when the path forks, turn left to reach the Kodama hiding on the roof of the building.
Kodama No. 87 – Nijo Castle
West of the Horikawa Market Shrine is a street with archers on the roof. You need to run up and jump onto the first ledge you come across on the right. Walk back a bit and drop down into a small shed to rescue the Kodama.
Kodama No. 88 – Nijo Castle
Slightly north of the previous Kodama #87 is an enemy camp. Defeat all the enemies to spawn the Kodama. To reach it, use the nearby Spirit Vein to reach the roof of the building. Jump down immediately and try to land on the edge of the first floor roof. Jump out the window and then follow the corridor to find the Kodama and a chest.
Kodama No. 89 – Nijo Castle
The final Kodama in Nijo Castle is fairly easy to obtain. Visit the “Abandoned Temple: Outskirts” shrine. Turn right, climb the stairs, and then carefully drop down to the rocks below.
This is where you will find the region’s code.
Kodama #90 – Mibu
The enemy camp you need is located on the southwestern outskirts of Mibu.
Destroy all the enemies to cause the Kodama to appear next to a clearly visible chest outside.
Kodama No. 91 – Kyoto Imperial Palace
If you head west from the Imperial Palace Shrine, you’ll see two complexes on either side. Each is connected by terrifying centipede-shaped structures. The one on the left is locked, and the kodama, naturally, is located inside.
Head towards the building on the right and climb up to the roof at the back. Walk along the ominous structure to reach another area. Descend the stairs and continue along the rooftops, killing all the enemies. A Kodama is hidden in the well across from the next staircase.
Kodama No. 92 – Kyoto Imperial Palace
The final kodama to find is located on the western side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Naturally, there’s an enemy camp inside.
Defeat everyone to open the gate on the eastern outskirts. Go through it and discover the Kodama.
