Eastern Kyoto (Windswept Kennin-ji)

Onimusha: Way of the Sword guide · Musashi ventures through Kennin-ji Temple and the southern capital streets

Musashi enters Kennin-ji Temple after preparing in the southern outskirts, finding the sacred grounds tainted by Genma Malice and corruption. To breach the locked Dharma Hall, he must locate and purge two hidden spiders sustaining the barrier before defeating the wind-wielding warrior Ifuu inside.

Achievements here

Howling WindDefeat the wind demon boss Ifuu at Kennin-ji temple.

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Items

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Chest: Whetstone, Hempen ClothChest near the northern fence in the opened southeastern compoundTamahagane: Inside the building within the central fields compound, approached from the westTamahagane: Courtyard past the eastern fence opening behind the northern slopeIron: Chest in the southern corner of the courtyard past the eastern fence slope

Secrets

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Hidden barrier spider on the right | Peek through the gap in the wooden fence near the small pagoda and reveal the creature with the Oni Gauntlet to shoot it | missable: noHidden barrier spider on the left | Cross the bridge walkway flanking the main hall building to uncover and shoot the second spider keeping the Dharma Hall sealed | missable: no

Enemies

Ifuu

Weak to Oni Bow when airborne

Boss who commands wind slashes; floats toward the ceiling in his second phase

Tips

Instead of taking standard blocks against Ifuu's heavy wind attacks, focus on perfect parries or dodges to avoid draining Musashi's stamina.
In phase two, ready your Oni Bow immediately when Ifuu takes flight so you can strike his inflated pack and bring him crashing down.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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