Hidden among the rocky ridges of Akkala, the Jochi-ihiga Shrine challenges your precision and timing with a puzzle built around motion and momentum. This guide breaks down how to reach the shrine and solve its clever contraption to claim another Light of Blessing in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Jochi-ihiga Shrine location
Jochi-ihiga Shrine is located in the Akkala region of Hyrule, southeast of the Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower and near the shore of Akkala Bay. Its coordinates are roughly (3810, 1219, 0090), making it easy to spot on the elevated plains east of Tarrey Town. The shrine stands near a small campsite with clear sightlines to nearby cliffs, serving as a useful travel point for reaching the region’s northeastern areas.
The start of the Jochi-ihiga Shrine puzzle is found within the Akkala Highlands region, specifically at the western edge of Tarrey Town. The shrine itself is a little further away – the crystal’s green laser will point in the direction. The shrine is at the coordinates (3809, 1219, 0090).
Jochi-ihiga Shrine walkthrough
The Jochi-ihiga Shrine challenges players with a puzzle focused on motion and momentum. Inside, you’ll need to use the Ultrahand and Recall abilities to manipulate large rotating platforms and launch objects across gaps. Timing and precision are key as you align the moving parts to reach the exit. Completing the final section grants access to the Light of Blessing, rewarding your problem-solving and coordination skills.
Jochi-ihiga Shrine is a Rauru’s Blessing shrine, which means the puzzles are actually outside of the shrine itself. You’ll need to first find the green crystal and then move it to the shrine location to open it up. Head over to Tarrey Town‘s left side and you’ll see the crystal: There’s a guy standing next to it, and it’s hard to miss!
Hagie – the guy – will attempt to sell you the crystal for 100 rupees. Keep negotiating him down until his wife comes by and chastises him. You can get it for 50 rupees, then. Pick it up. The green laser will point you toward the location it needs to go. Here’s what you need to do next:
1. Before you leave, buy railcar access from Hagie. It’s 20 rupees.
2. Glue the crystal to the railcar platform using Ultrahand and take the Zonai battery next to Hagie with you. Hop onto the railcar and hit it to activate it, then ride it down to the Hudson Construction Site.
3. Hop off and take the crystal with you, fusing the crystal to the Zonai battery you took with you from Hagie. There are plenty of Zonai devices in the area – close by, you’ll find some fans embedded in rocks. Use Ultrahand to free them.
4. Fuse them all to your crystal. You won’t use them like this, but it’s an easy way to carry them.
5. Head toward the river bank where the crystal is leading you. You’ll find a glider nearby, which you may want to use to create a vehicle. But the easiest thing to do is chop down some trees and make a raft.
6. Fuse together three logs after you’ve chopped down three trees. Fuse the two fans to the back, along with the charge device. Then attach the crystal to the raft, aim it toward the shrine spot, and hop on. Hit the devices to get things moving.
How do I get the green crystal in Tarrey Town
Acquiring the Green Crystal
Head to the western end of Tarrey Town in the Akkala Highlands, near the cliffside overlooking the construction site. Speak to Hagie, the man standing beside the green crystal (also called the “weird rock”), to start the “Rock for Sale” side quest.
Haggling Process
Hagie initially demands 100 rupees, but decline the offer and keep bargaining. His wife, Ruil, will intervene and scold him, reducing the price to 50 rupees-pay this to claim the crystal.
Once purchased, pick up the crystal by hand (not with Ultrahand) to activate a green light beam pointing toward the Jochi-ihiga Shrine.
Next Actions
Optionally pay Hagie 20 rupees for railcar access to reach the Hudson Construction Site below, where you can gather Zonai devices like fans and planks to build a boat or vehicle for transport. Attach the crystal securely and follow the beam across the water to the shrine island at coordinates 3809, 1219, 0090.
Where exactly in Tarrey Town is Hagie standing with the crystal
Hagie stands at the western end of Tarrey Town, beside a cliff overlooking the Hudson Construction Site and next to a railcar track.
Exact Position
Locate him at coordinates 3921, 1599, 0128, directly in front of the large green crystal (the “weird rock”) he’s trying to sell.
He’s near the town’s back edge, past the main buildings, with his wife Ruil nearby-she intervenes during haggling.
Landmarks
Look for the railcar platform and Zonai battery close by; the spot offers a view down to the construction site below.
