TotK Kakariko Village: Shops, Inn, Ring Ruins & Quests
Find Kakariko Village in Tears of the Kingdom, unlock its inn, lower armor prices with Gloom-Borne Illness, and learn when the floating Ring Ruin opens.
What is Kakariko Village, and when do you visit?
Kakariko Village is the Sheikah village beneath the Ring Ruins in West Necluda. You can shop and start local quests early in Tears of the Kingdom. The main story returns here later for Secret of the Ring Ruins, so the floating ruin’s restriction does not mean the whole village is closed.
| Landmark | Location and use |
|---|---|
| Village center and Goddess Statue | In the valley below the ruins; Show on map |
| Makasura Shrine | On the southern hill above the village; Show on map |
| Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower | West of the village; Show on map |
| Dueling Peaks Stable | South of the village, on the road approach; Show on map |
How do you get to Kakariko Village?
From Dueling Peaks Stable, take the road north into the hills and follow it into Kakariko’s valley. From Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower, launch and glide east toward the village, then descend into the valley rather than landing among the higher ruins. Tower access is covered in Skyview Towers.
Activate Makasura Shrine on the hill as your return point. Its path leads down toward the houses and shops; use the shrine again when you want to approach the ruins from above.
Which shops and facilities are available?
| Facility | What it offers | What can block it |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanted armor shop | Stealth and Radiant armor | Prices are raised until you finish Gloom-Borne Illness |
| General store and arrow shop | Food ingredients and arrows | The general store’s supply problem is tied to Codgers’ Quarrel |
| Inn | Beds for recovery and passing time | Complete Out of the Inn to bring its owner back |
| Cooking pot at Lasli’s shelter | A convenient place to make the cure and other meals | Bring the ingredients; ordinary greens do not replace Sundelion for the cure |
| Goddess Statue | Exchange Lights of Blessing | Find it by the water in the village center |
| Zonai Device Dispenser on the southern heights | Device capsules | It is above the houses, not inside a village shop; see Zonai devices |
Which NPCs and quests should you start with?
| NPC | Quest or activity | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Lasli, beside the cooking pot | Gloom-Borne Illness | Cook Hylian Rice, Fresh Milk and Sundelion into Sunny Veggie Porridge and hand it to her |
| Dai at the inn; the missing owner Ollie | Out of the Inn | Take a Hearty Truffle to the northwestern ruin, wake the owner and return |
| Bugut, walking in the village | A Trip through History | Read the slabs at the four accessible fallen ruins and report back |
| Trissa at the general store | Codgers’ Quarrel | Clear the monsters at the western ruin, talk to Steen and Olkin, then report to Trissa |
| Paya and Tauro | Secret of the Ring Ruins | Return when the main story directs you to investigate the restricted ruin |
The innkeeper, history tour and supply dispute can be combined into one circuit; use the Ring Ruins quest guide for the route. Bring a Hearty Truffle before climbing up, so you can wake the innkeeper when you find him.
Why can you not enter the floating Ring Ruin?
The floating ruin is separate from the four fallen ruins used for A Trip through History. Trying to climb or glide into the restricted area early does not satisfy its story requirement.
Complete the four regional investigations, return to Purah and follow the subsequent castle investigation. The later Find the Fifth Sage sequence leads back to Kakariko and Secret of the Ring Ruins. Follow main quest order and the Spirit Temple route for this part of the story.
What is a useful first-visit order?
Register the shrine, speak to the armor-shop staff, cook Lasli’s porridge and pick up the inn and ruin quests. Tour the accessible ruins, return to reopen the inn, then buy the armor you need. You can leave the restricted ruin for later without losing access to the rest of Kakariko’s side quests.
FAQ
Can I enter Kakariko Village before the main story sends me there?
Why is Kakariko’s armor so expensive?
How do I reopen the Kakariko inn?
How do I enter the forbidden Ring Ruin?
Related Articles
guides
TotK Gerudo Town: How to Enter, Shelter, Shops & Quests
Enter Gerudo Town in Tears of the Kingdom, reach its underground shelter, find the shrine and armor shops, and follow Riju’s quest through the sandstorm.
guides
TotK Goron City: How to Get There, Shops & Yunobo’s Quest
Plan a Goron City visit in Tears of the Kingdom: reach the city from Eldin Canyon, find Flamebreaker armor, sell gems and start Yunobo’s regional quest.
guides
TotK Hateno Village: Shops, Dye Shop, Lab & Quests
Visit Hateno Village in Tears of the Kingdom: find the nearest shrine, dye armor, unlock Cece’s shop and cheese, and check the school and research lab quests.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for the feedback!