Hidden in the depths of Hyrule, Ninjis Shrine challenges explorers with clever puzzles and layered traps that test both precision and timing. Here’s how to find its exact location and clear every obstacle to claim its reward.
This shrine is inaccessible unless you clear the gloom around the Great Deku Tree, where the Koroks live – so you’ll want to prepare for that before heading in, too.
When you’re done, our shrine locations page or interactive Hyrule map can direct you toward something else to do.
Ninjis Shrine location
Ninjis Shrine is found in Hyrule Field, just northwest of Lookout Landing at coordinates (-0369, 1165, 0186). The shrine sits on a small rise near a grove of trees, making it easy to spot once you approach from the nearby roads. Players can reach it quickly by gliding from the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower or traveling on horseback across the open terrain.
Ninjis Shrine is located within the Great Hyrule Forest region of Hyrule at the coordinates of (0353, 1890, 0178).
To reach the Korok Forest, you’ll have to first visit Musanokir Shrine (via the Depths) and then get rid of the gloom infecting the Great Deku Tree.
Once the Koroks are happy again, you’ll have access to three additional shrines – Ninjis, Pupunke, and Sakunbomar. Each has its own shrine quest associated with it.
Before you head to Ninjis Shrine, though, you’ve got to find Maca outside the Great Deku Tree and the Korok hub. Head south leaving the area and talk to Maca to start the “Maca’s Special Place” shrine quest.
From there, you’ll have to find the Ninjis Shrine itself, which is accessible only from above. Head to the Typhlo Ruins Skyview Tower to glide to the shrine. If you have enough stamina, you might be able to make the full glide over to the Ninjis Shrine location; you’ll be able to see it from above when you get close to the location.
Otherwise, you’ll want to stop at Simosiwak Shrine on the North Hyrule Sky Archipelago and its Bravery Island. Jump from the southeastern corner of Bravery Island. You should be able to see the Ninjis Shrine from there.
Ninjis Shrine walkthrough
Inside Ninjis Shrine, you’ll face puzzles focused on careful movement and proper timing. Use Recall to reverse the motion of rotating platforms and Ascend to reach higher sections. Watch for moving blocks that can push you off if you misstep. The final section involves creating a safe path to the altar by observing patterns and waiting for openings. Collect the chest before completing the shrine to earn a valuable reward.
The first step to reach the Ninjis Shrine is to get through the Lost Woods. You can’t just walk right in. You’ll have to reach the Korok Forest by heading into the depths and using Ascend in a certain spot.
The short version is: Enter through the Minshi Woods chasm and head northwest until you reach Rikonasum Lightroot at the coordinates (0410, 2131, -0592). There’s a large stone platform to stand on, with a stone ceiling above. You can Ascend there to get into the Korok Forest.
Once you’re there, you’ll notice that the Koroks aren’t talking. You’ll need to clear the gloom from the forest. Inside the Great Deku Tree you’ll find the Deku Tree chasm. Jump in and get ready to fight Gloom Hands and Phantom Ganon. It’s a challenge, so you’ll want to prepare with strong armor, bomb flowers, arrows, powerful weapons, and gloom-resistant and -replenishing food.
Once that’s through, you can head back up to the Great Deku Tree. Head out from the Korok hub and walk south. The pathway there, lit up by lanterns, is where Maca is. Talk to him to start the “Maca’s Special Place” shrine quest. Maca will give a hint as to where to find the shrine: “In the forest, there’s a wide, open space and right in the middle, there’s a green swirl.”
The Ninjis Shrine is deep into the Lost Woods, so you can’t get there just by walking. Instead. head to the Typhlo Ruins Skyview Tower so you can glide down to the shrine. (You may need to stop at the North Hyrule Sky Archipelago‘s Bravery Island to let your stamina recharge.) Jump from the southeastern corner of Bravery Island. You should be able to see the Ninjis Shrine from there. (If you’ve already unlocked the Simosiwak Shrine on Bravery Island, you can fast travel there to skip the Typhlo Ruins Skyview Tower.)
How to start Maca’s Special Place quest
Quest Prerequisites
Access Maca’s Special Place shrine quest only after reaching Korok Forest, cleansing the Great Deku Tree’s gloom by defeating Phantom Ganon in the Depths below, and gaining the ability to speak with Koroks. These steps clear the Lost Woods fog blocking the area.
Starting the Quest
Head to Korok Forest’s main village near the Great Deku Tree. Find Maca, a Korok, in the southwestern part at coordinates (0382, 2085, 0145)-often near the entrance shrine, facing left under an archway. Speak to Maca, who describes a “special place” with a green swirl visible only from above, then marks Ninjis Shrine’s location (0355, 1892, 0193) on the map to officially begin the quest.
Next Steps
Maca hints at accessing the shrine via sky islands above the Lost Woods fog. Launch from Typhlo Ruins Skyview Tower or fast-travel to Simosiwak Shrine on Bravery Island, then paraglide or dive through the green portal to reach and activate Ninjis Shrine, completing the quest.
Where to find Maca in Korok Forest coordinates
Maca stands in the southwestern part of Korok Forest’s central village, near the entrance to the Great Deku Tree. Exact coordinates place Maca at (0382, 2085, 0145), often positioned under an archway or along the lantern-lit path just south of the main hub and facing southwest from Musanokir Shrine.
Spotting Maca Easily
From the Deku Tree area or Musanokir Shrine, exit the main village hub southward toward the hollow logs and foggy edge. Maca appears as a small Korok with a leaf head, usually static and ready to chat after gloom cleanup.
Verification Tips
If not visible, ensure Phantom Ganon is defeated below the tree to lift restrictions and enable Korok dialogue. Coordinates match across guides, confirming the spot pre-Lost Woods fog.
