To finish the Temple of Zoom daily challenge in Forza Horizon 6, drive any 1980s Ford to the Temple of Nachi Falls landmark in Takashiro and snap a photo with both the temple and your car in frame.
Temple of Zoom is one of the daily challenges in the Horizon Decades Season 2 (Summer) Festival Playlist, and it reads exactly as “Take a photo whilst in any Ford from the 1980s at the Temple of Nachi Falls.” It looks fiddly because of the car requirement, but the whole thing is a two-minute job once you know where the temple is and which car to grab. The only two things that can trip you up are using the wrong-era Ford and not framing the temple properly.
The Temple of Zoom challenge at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Challenge name | Temple of Zoom |
| Objective | Take a photo whilst in any Ford from the 1980s at the Temple of Nachi Falls |
| Location | Temple of Nachi Falls, Takashiro |
| Eligible car | Any Ford, model years 1980–1989 |
| Playlist | Horizon Decades Season 2 (Summer) — Week 1 daily challenge |
| Availability | Reported as June 20–25, 2026 (single-source, unconfirmed) |
| Reward | Reported 5,000 credits (some reports add one season point) — treat as unconfirmed |
The task itself is a single photo, so there is no driving, no PR stunt and no time trial attached to it. You just need a Ford built somewhere between 1980 and 1989 sitting in front of the Temple of Nachi Falls when you press the shutter. The reward and the exact availability window are where things get murky: early reports list 5,000 credits, with some also adding one season point, and the dates below come from a single early report, so treat both as reported rather than locked-in.
Where Temple of Nachi Falls sits on the map
The cleanest way to find the temple is to ignore the compass and look for the icon. On the map it shows up as a small circular loop — a winding road that dead-ends in a little roundabout-style turnaround — and that loop is the spot you fast-travel to. Zoom in on that circle, set your route or teleport straight onto it, and the temple itself is already visible the moment you arrive.
Placement descriptions vary a little: some put it on the far north of the map, near the Horizon Prologue area and just north of the top of the main highway, while others describe it on the far-west side of Takashiro beside a waterfall. Those aren’t really contradictions once you’re zoomed in — you’re looking for the same circular icon next to a waterfall at the end of a twisty mountain road. There’s also a nearby “Temple Run Up” marker that’s handy for getting your bearings if you’re scrolling the map manually.
How to snap the Temple of Zoom photo at Temple of Nachi Falls
STEP 1/7
Open the Cars menu
Head to Cars at the very top of the menu so you can swap into something eligible.
STEP 2/7
Get into a 1980s Ford
Pick any Ford from 1980–1989 — the RS200 (1985) is an easy one if you have it.
STEP 3/7
Open the map from the car
With the Ford selected, bring up the map to set your destination.
STEP 4/7
Fast-travel to the temple loop
Zoom onto the small circular icon near the top of the highway and travel there.
STEP 5/7
Drive up to the temple
The Temple of Nachi Falls is right there on arrival — pull in close so it fills the view ahead.
STEP 6/7
Open the camera
Press Up on the d-pad (or P on keyboard) to enter Photo Mode while sitting in the car.
STEP 7/7
Frame the temple and capture
Aim so both your Ford and the temple are in the same shot, then take the photo to tick the challenge off.
If the photo doesn’t register, drive fully inside the circular loop and keep both the car and the temple in frame before you shoot — being near the landmark but outside its boundary is the most common reason it fails.
Video help
Which 1980s Fords count and how to find one fast
The requirement is loose on purpose: any Ford with a model year from 1980 to 1989 qualifies, so you don’t need a specific car. If you’re not sure what you’ve got, open your Car Collection and filter by Year — your garage sorts by year, and anything in the 1980s band that’s a Ford will do.
Cars that fit the bill include the RS200, the Sierra RS Cosworth and the Escort RS Turbo. If you don’t own one yet, the 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth turns up as a Barn Find, which is a free route to an eligible car without spending credits.
Why your photo isn’t registering
What to grab nearby after the challenge
Temple of Zoom is just one entry in the Horizon Decades Season 2 Week 1 slate, so once it’s done it’s worth clearing the rest of that week’s daily and playlist challenges while the Festival Playlist is live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What reward does Temple of Zoom give?
Reports put it at 5,000 credits, and some also list one season point on top. The amounts aren’t consistent across reports and a specific credit figure hasn’t been firmly verified for this challenge, so treat any exact number as unconfirmed for now.
When is the challenge available and does it expire?
It’s a Season 2 Week 1 daily challenge in the Horizon Decades playlist, and one early report dates the window as June 20–25, 2026. That date hasn’t been corroborated elsewhere, but daily challenges do rotate out, so it’s safest to clear it while it’s showing in your playlist.
Do I have to own the 1980s Ford or can I just drive a loaner?
The objective specifically asks for a photo “whilst in any Ford from the 1980s,” so you need to be sitting in an eligible car when you take the shot. The straightforward route is to pick one from your Car Collection, and if you don’t have one, the 1987 Sierra Cosworth Barn Find gives you a free option.
Can I use Drone Mode for the photo?
The challenge is completed from regular Photo Mode while inside the car. Whether Drone Mode still counts as being “in” the Ford hasn’t been tested, so it’s uncertain — use normal in-car Photo Mode to avoid wasting the attempt.
Why isn’t my photo counting even though I’m at the temple?
Usually it’s because you’re outside the landmark’s boundary, the car is not from the 1980s, or the temple isn’t in frame. Drive right into the circular loop, line up so both your Ford and the temple are visible, and take the photo again.
