Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Onimusha: Way of the Sword guide · The opening assault where Musashi battles the initial Genma and duels Sasaki Ganryu

Musashi arrives at the Malice-corrupted grounds to clear out occupying Genma during the mission "The Stage is Set at Kiyomizu". To proceed past the sealed gate, he must utilize Oni powers to locate and defeat hidden spiders before confronting his rival, Sasaki Ganryu, in an introductory duel.

Related quests: The Stage is Set at Kiyomizu

Achievements here

Onimusha ShowdownDefeat and drive off Sasaki Ganryu during your first encounter.

Get StuffedDefeat the Genma boss Daidara at the conclusion of the temple area.

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Items

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Whetstone: Found along the path during the temple approach before reaching the duel arenaMinor Miracle Cure: Discovered on the temple walkway leading toward the gated courtyardLesser Might Talisman: Picked up shortly before arriving at the Sasaki Ganryu confrontation

Secrets

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A concealed doorway spider can be unveiled by activating Oni Vision when the Oni Gauntlet emits a glow near the sealed entrance.A blocked treasure passage is sealed behind a Malice barrier that cannot be accessed during your initial run and requires returning after acquiring the ability to break barriers.

Enemies

Genma

Standard demonic foot soldiers found wandering the temple grounds and battering doors.

Sasaki Ganryu

Musashi's gauntlet-bearing rival who tests your fundamentals in the introductory boss duel.

Tips

Push the nearby wooden cart into the clustered Genma pounding on the locked gate to dispatch them quickly without taking damage.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

Eastern Kyoto

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