Okay, let’s talk about one of the most sneaky shrines in Hyrule—Kyokugon Shrine! 🕵️‍♂️ Seriously, I spent hours wandering around the Great Plateau like a confused Bokoblin before realizing the entrance wasn’t even ON the plateau. Classic Tears of the Kingdom move—hiding gems where you’d least expect. And trust me, this shrine’s puzzle? Pure genius. But first, you gotta FIND the darn thing...

Where to Find the Shrine (Hint: Look DOWN)

So here’s the tea ☕: Kyokugon Shrine is buried under the Great Plateau. Not on it, not near it—directly beneath it. I kept checking my map thinking I’d missed a marker, but nope! The real entrance is via the Great Plateau Foothill Cave, camouflaged by a pile of boulders at the base.

When you spot those rocks, unleash chaos—bombs, Yunobo’s charge, or even a savage rock-smashing weapon works. 💥 Behind them? More rocks (ugh) and two Horriblins chilling on the ceiling—a White one and a Black one. Pro tip: Before engaging them, swing right to find rare blue boulders. Smash those for a Bubbulfrog and its precious gem! 🐸💎

Break another rock wall deeper in, and voilà—Kyokugon Shrine glows in all its glory. Why make it easy, right?

Solving the "Alignment of Circles" Puzzle

Now, the shrine’s main chamber looks intimidating AF—ten empty ports but only four orbs?! 😳 My brain short-circuited until I remembered Zelda’s golden rule: Always look up. And there it was—glowing green rings on the ceiling, directly above the correct ports. The puzzle’s name? "Alignment of the Circles"—literal!

Here’s the breakdown:

• Center diamond section: Place an orb in the right-side port.

• Left zigzag section: Use the middle and north-most ports.

• Right zigzag section: Only the north-most port needs an orb.

Place those four orbs, and the north door swings open. Easy peasy... once you stop overcomplicating it!

Grabbing the Secret Treasure

Don’t sprint for the Light of Blessing yet! The real prize is hidden. Spot that locked door and lone orb to your right? The port’s playing hide-and-seek. Time for Ultrahand! 👋 Scan the left wall—nothing. Then... look up again. More green rings! Head left, activate Ultrahand, and yoink the glowing floor tile to reveal a sneaky port.

Drop the orb in, unlock the door, and claim your reward: a Hearty Elixir ❤️🔥 (perfect for Lynel battles!). Only then should you touch the altar for that sweet Light of Blessing.

This shrine nails what makes TOTK brilliant—layer upon layer of discovery. From cave spelunking to ceiling-staring, it’s a masterclass in environmental puzzles. But hey... what’s YOUR most rage-quit Tears of the Kingdom puzzle? Mine involved a Korok and two rockets. Don’t ask. 🙃