Arashiyama

Onimusha: Way of the Sword guide · Musashi treks through the bamboo groves to confront Dokyo at Horin-ji Temple

Musashi and Shizuka journey across Arashiyama during the mission "In the Light of an Icy Moon" to investigate corruption stemming from Malice. You must navigate through bamboo paths, swamps, and rooftops while overcoming Genma barriers to reach Horin-ji Temple. Once at the temple arena, you confront Dokyo in a high-stakes boss battle before moving toward the endgame.

Related quests: In the Light of an Icy Moon

Achievements here

We Done Here?Track down and defeat Sasaki Ganryu in the duel at Arashiyama's Hozukyo Gorge.

End This MadnessComplete the main story encounter at the conclusion of Arashiyama by defeating Dokyo.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Still Water: optional chest in the Arashiyama SwampPower Stone: inside a treasure chest located in the small northern garden areaIron: found inside a chest tucked into the northeastern corner of the small garden

Secrets

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Dokyo Genma Note revealed by standing by the puddle in the center of Dokyo's battle arena at Horin-ji Temple and triggering Oni Vision to uncover a hidden chest

Enemies

Dokyo

boss who prefers fighting at long range with traps and projectile barrages rather than close-quarters combat

Kubi Akari

airborne Genma floating above the battlefield and swamps that require targeted ranged attacks

Kogashira

guard enemy encountered defending miasma barriers blocking the route to Horin-ji Temple

Mohja

standard Genma foot soldiers stationed along the rooftops and paths

Tips

Equipping items like Prayer Beads or Blessed Beads helps counteract the pervasive Malice in the sanctuary.
Dokyo uses ranged attacks and traps to chip away health, so prioritize weaving through projectile openings to close distance quickly.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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