Hidden across Hyrule’s ruins lies a secret trail that connects fragments of the kingdom’s forgotten past. The “A Trip Through History” quest in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom challenges players to trace ancient clues, piece together memories of a fallen land, and uncover rewards left behind by time itself.
Check out the sections below to find out where each stone slab is located and how to get to them.
‘A Trip Through History’ starting location
Begin your adventure at the New Serenne Stable, found along the main road south of Hyrule Castle in the Hyrule Ridge region. Speak with the traveler named Mastro near the stable’s notice board to pick up the “A Trip Through History” side quest. He’ll point you toward the first historical marker overlooking the nearby cliffs, setting off a chain of sites that trace key events from Hyrule’s past.
Speak with Bugut, who can be found in the center of Kakariko Village, to start the “A Trip Through History” side quest. Bugut will wander the road going through Kakariko Village, so be on the look out for a Hylian man with a shaved head and a backpack roaming the street.
Stone slab locations
Stone slabs for the quest are scattered across Hyrule, often hidden near ancient ruins and beneath worn-out structures. Each slab carries text that helps decipher the story behind the region’s history. Players will find them in caves, near temples, and on high plateaus, usually requiring exploration of less-traveled areas. Interacting with all slabs is needed to complete the researcher’s notes and progress through the quest.
There are four ring ruins scattered around Kakariko Village, and in each ring ruin you’ll find a stone slab. To see where each of the four ring ruins are located, check out the image above.
Our first recommendation is to unlock the Josiu Shrine which is located above Kakariko Village on a Sky Island at the coordinates (1759,-1208, 0924). In doing so, you’ll be able to fast travel to the shrine and glide down to each of the stone slabs with ease rather than sprinting to each one on the surface. To reach the Josiu Shrine, launch from the Sahasra Slope Skyview Tower and glide over to the sky islands above Kakariko Village. The Josiu Shrine may look a little different than what you’re used to: the main entrance is gone! Don’t worry though, you can still interact with the shrine to activate the teleport waypoint.
There is a fifth ring ruin guarded by Calip – ignore this ring ruin! This ring ruin is not a part of the “A Trip Through History” side quest, so don’t waste your time trying to find the stone slab here!
Stone Slab at the Large Ring Ruin – 1
Glide down from Josiu Shrine to the wooden scaffolding beside the vertical ring on top of the northern hill of Kakariko Village. On top of the scaffolding, you’ll find a few pavilions with researches inside, and underneath one of them will be Ollie sleeping on top of the stone slab. Interact with the open book on top of a bench beside the slab at the coordinates (1737, -0902, 0199) to learn about the reigning king’s sacrifice.
Stone Slab at the Eastern Ring Ruin – 2
Head over to the ring ruin on the northeastern side of Kakariko Village. You can either glide down from Josiu Shrine or walk up the hill to the ring-shaped ruin. Walk past the tents on the wooden scaffolding, and continue up to the top of the hill to find a wooden pathway into the ruins. At the end of the hallway on your right, you’ll find the stone slab along with a notebook with the translations in front of it at the coordinates (1901, -0812, 0199). The translated text teaches you about the power attained by secret stones.
Stone Slab at the Nestled Ring Ruin – 3
Head over to the ring-shaped ruin to the southwest of Kakariko Village to find Olkin, Steen, and Drenja outside. Make your way inside to find three Bokoblins huddled around a campfire and one Bokoblin on top of the ruin’s walls. Defeat all of the Bokoblins and then head into the chamber located in the back right section of the ring to find the stone slab. Interact with the notebook on the bench at the coordinates (1632, -1178, 0218) to learn how people become sages.
Stone Slab at the Southern Ring Ruin – 4
Glide down from the Josiu Shrine or climb up the hill on the southeastern side of Kakariko Village to the southern ring ruin. Turn right inside of the ring-shaped ruin to find the stone slab. Interact with the notebook on the bench at the coordinates (1938, -1081, 0166) to find out more about the sages who protected Hyrule from the Demon King.
‘A Trip Through History’ side quest reward
Completing the “A Trip Through History” side quest rewards players with a Large Zonai Charge and a few Rupees, along with valuable insight into Hyrule’s ancient past. These rewards not only offer practical benefits for future exploration but also strengthen Link’s connection to the kingdom’s forgotten stories scattered across the land.
Where is Bugut located in Kakariko Village exactly
Bugut roams around Kakariko Village in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, making his exact spot variable. He most commonly appears in the western part near the entrance, around the general stores and the inn (Shuteye Inn area).
Search Tips
Check near the village’s western gate or shops first, as he lingers there often during the day. If not found, fast-forward time at a nearby campfire or explore paths-he moves between spots like the inn interior and village outskirts.
Completion Notes
Once you read the stone slabs, return to his last known location or patrol the western village area to report back. Coordinates for reference: roughly near 1820, -0980, 0150 for the western zone.
Show a map marker for Bugut’s exact spot in Kakariko Village
Bugut does not have a fixed “exact spot” in Kakariko Village, as he constantly roams around the area in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Guides consistently describe his primary patrol zone as the western part of the village, near the entrance gate, general stores, and the Shuteye Inn.
Common Locations
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Western village entrance and pathways around shops/inn during daytime.
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Occasionally inside the inn or nearby paths; he moves frequently, so check your map for his icon if the quest is active.
Finding Tips
Use the in-game map marker for the quest to track him once started, or fast-forward time at a campfire if he’s not immediately visible. No precise coordinates exist due to his movement, but the zone aligns roughly with 1800-1850, -1000 to -0950 on the map.
