Hidden deep within Hyrule’s snowy canyons, the Forgotten Temple guards its secrets behind sheer cliffs and treacherous winds. Reaching its ancient gates isn’t straightforward-but with the right route and a keen eye for clues, you can uncover the path that many adventurers miss.
Forgotten Temple location in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Forgotten Temple sits at the far northeast end of Tanagar Canyon in northwest Central Hyrule, between Rowan Plain and South Tabantha Snowfield. Impa marks its position on the map during the Dragon’s Tears quest, guiding Link from New Serenne Stable northward into the valley below. Paraglide from nearby cliffs to the semicircular entrance midway up the ruins, where Cado waits by his hot air balloon and donkey stands outside.
The Forgotten Temple is located to the west of the Korok Forest and is sandwiched between the Kiuyoyou Shrine and the Orochium Shrine. The exact coordinates for the entrance are (-1420, 2269, -0050).
How to enter the Forgotten Temple in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Paraglide down from the cliffs above the Forgotten Temple’s semicircular opening in Tanagar Canyon, northwest of Central Hyrule, where Impa’s hot air balloon and Cado wait inside. Alternatively, climb protruding ledges along the ravine walls from the valley floor if already below. Speak to Cado upon landing, then proceed through the interior past enemies to reach the Mayausiy Shrine and a collapsed Goddess Statue revealing a map room for the Dragon’s Tears quest.
Reaching the Forgotten Temple can be a little tricky as the entrance is elevated off of the ground. The best way to get to the shrine is to stand on either side of the cliffs overlooking the ravine, and glide into the semi-circle shaped entrance. If you’re in the ravine, there are also multiple ledges jutting out of the wall below the entrance that you can Ascend up to. Rise through the ledges to the entrance to find Impa’s hot air balloon.
Where to find Impa in the Forgotten Temple
Impa stands next to the Mayausiy Shrine inside the Forgotten Temple, past the main chamber with Bokoblin camps and a hot air balloon tended by her bodyguard Cado at the entrance. Paraglide down from Tanagar Canyon’s upper rim to enter, then head left along elevated ruins to bypass enemies and reach her position overlooking a large Hyrule map. Speak to her there to advance the Dragon’s Tears quest.
At the entrance of the Forgotten Temple, you’ll meet Cado (by the hot air balloon) who tells you that Lady Impa has already gone inside. Glide as far as you can into the large open room. There are two groups of three Bokoblins on the ground that can be avoided if you choose to run. Defeat the Bokoblins or avoid them and make your way to the wall across from you. There are a few ledges jutting out from the wall here that you can use Ascend on. Rise through the ledges to make it to the hole in the wall.
Ahead, you’ll see the Mayausiy Shrine along with Lady Impa standing beside it. Interact with Impa to find out there is something she’s looking for some of importance inside the temple.
Geoglyph map in the Forgotten Temple
The large Geoglyph map inside the Forgotten Temple shows the locations of all the Dragon Tears scattered across Hyrule. As you progress through the main quest involving the Geoglyphs, this mural becomes available, offering an overview of which memories you’ve already found and which remain undiscovered. It serves as a visual guide, helping players track their progress and plan where to head next without relying solely on the open-world map.
Inside the Forgotten Temple, you can find a map that shows the locations of all of the geoglyphs around Hyrule. Continue deeper into the Forgotten Temple, past the gigantic Goddess Statue that has fallen over, and into the circular room. As you approach the ledge, you’ll see the geoglyph map on the floor below you. Hop down into the room to initiate a cutscene with Lady Impa and Cado. Make sure to take a picture of the map before you leave to use on your hunt for the geoglyphs and Dragon Tear memories.
Best route from Lookout Landing to Forgotten Temple
The best route from Lookout Landing to the Forgotten Temple in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom follows established roads northeast through Tanagar Canyon for safety and shrines along the way.
Step-by-Step Path
Head east from Lookout Landing Skyview Tower, following the main path past New Serenne Stable (unlock Sinakawak Shrine nearby for fast travel). Continue northeast over Carok Bridge, ignoring the nearby Hinox, then turn right before the huge rock and head north up the hill into the valley. Unlock Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower en route for better map visibility if not already done.
Entry Approach
From the valley rim above the temple (coordinates around -0700, -2269, -0650), paraglide down to the large semicircular opening halfway up the structure, where Impa’s balloon and Cado wait. Avoid ground-level rubble by entering from above; speak to Cado, activate Mayausiy Shrine inside, and proceed to Impa for the Geoglyph map.
Fastest paragliding route from Lookout Landing to temple entrance
The fastest paragliding route from Lookout Landing to the Forgotten Temple entrance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches from the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower for maximum height and distance.
Launch and Glide Path
Activate the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower if not done, then launch upward to gain elevation over Hyrule Field. Aim northeast toward Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower (around 0500, 1200 on the map), gliding steadily while angling right into Tanagar Canyon past New Serenne Stable and Carok Bridge-avoid ground obstacles by staying airborne.
Final Approach
Spot the temple’s large semicircular entrance halfway up its exterior wall (coordinates approx. -0700, -2269, -0650) from the canyon rim above. Descend directly via paraglider to land at Cado and Impa’s balloon site, bypassing rubble-blocked ground paths; use stamina food or elixirs if needed for the long glide.
