What to know
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Located near Kamo Village Shrine in the Heian period (level 57 area), accessed via two Spirit Veins.
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Grants Jizo Merit to unlock permanent blessings like increased melee damage and Elixir drops in Crucibles.
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No puzzle elements like missing heads or donations needed; simply pray after reaching it.
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Part of 20 total Six Jizo across Nioh 3, contributing to the Visiting the Six Jizo trophy.
The Kamo Village in Nioh 3‘s Heian era is a misty mountain region filled with yokai and hidden paths, where the Six Jizo statue awaits as one of four in this time period. This collectible stands out for its straightforward activation amid tougher regional challenges. Finding it boosts your Jizo Merit, essential for surviving the game’s brutal Crucible dungeons.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Heian (1190 CE), Kamo Village |
| Recommended Level | 57 |
| Nearest Shrine | Kamo Village Shrine |
| Activation | Direct prayer after two Spirit Veins |
| Reward | Jizo Merit (amount not specified, used for blessings) |
| Map Icon | White statue at Exploration Level 4 |
Kamo Village Locations
Kamo Village features multiple shrines, Spirit Veins, Kodama, and enemies like Crucible Wraiths around the Six Jizo path. Start at Kamo Village Shrine, then head upward past a Crucible Wraith and Kodama to the Veins. The area connects to Funaokayama, with collectibles like Samurai Locks and Warrior Texts nearby, but the Jizo sits elevated above the main village paths.
How to reach the Six Jizo statue
Follow these steps from the Kamo Village Shrine to locate and activate the statue efficiently.
Step 1
Fast travel to Kamo Village Shrine, the second shrine in the region after Path of Koyama.
Step 2
Turn around from the shrine and follow the upward path to the right.
Get to a Spirit Vein that launches you higher.
A Crucible Wraith guards nearby—defeat it for extra loot.
Step 3
Continue forward to the second Spirit Vein.
Ride it up to the elevated platform.
Go straight to the Six Jizo statues that stand prominently to one side.
Step 4
Approach the statues and interact to pray, earning Jizo Merit immediately—no additional requirements here.
Six Jizo rewards
| Blessing | Effect | Crucible Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Life Corrosion Recovery (Elixir) | Cures Life Corrosion and restores health on Elixir use | Survival boost |
| Elixir Drop Rate (Crucible) | Increases Elixir drops inside Crucibles | Sustained fights |
| Corrosion Recovery (Guardian Spirit Skill) | More Life Corrosion cured by Guardian Spirit Skills | Status management |
| Melee Damage (Crucible) | Boosts melee attack damage in Crucibles | Higher DPS |
Master the area around it
While hunting the Jizo, grab nearby collectibles: Kodama #1 before the first Vein, valuables like Ninja’s Locks, and a Lesser Crucible early on. Watch for yokai ambushes on elevated paths. Reaching Exploration Level 4 marks the Jizo on your map for easy returns.
Praying at this Six Jizo advances your Heian progress toward the trophy while prepping for Crucibles. You gain an edge in these endgame challenges, making tough runs more viable as you push through Nioh 3’s demanding Heian zones.
