Nioh 3: Six Jizo Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide
Surviving the punishing endgame of Nioh 3 requires the power of the Six Jizo. These sacred stone statues are a lifeline for any warrior entering the game's most corrupted zones. Beyond being simple collectibles, they are the primary source of Jizo Merit—a specialized currency designed to counter the lethal Life Corrosion mechanic that can permanently shrink your maximum HP during high-stakes battles.
Establishing a network of these shrines is mandatory for those hunting the "Visiting the Six Jizo" Trophy and seeking to maximize their survival within the Crucible.
Unlike standard Kodama buffs, Jizo Blessings are specifically tuned for the brutal environments of the Crucible and Lesser Crucibles. Every interaction with a Six Jizo site grants 50 Jizo Merit (or more in hidden areas like Awawa no Tsuji), which you can spend at any Shrine or purified Bodhisattva Statue.
The core survival buffs include:
- Life Corrosion Recovery (Elixir): Transforms your Elixirs into a cure, restoring the "corroded" portion of your health bar.
- Elixir Drop Rate (Crucible): Drastically increases the frequency of Elixir drops from enemies within corrupted zones.
- Corrosion Recovery (Guardian Spirit): Boosts the amount of max HP restored whenever you activate a Guardian Spirit Skill.
- Melee Damage (Crucible): Provides a direct power boost to all melee attacks while inside a Crucible.
Not every Six Jizo site is ready for a prayer. In regions like Maisaka and Sagano, you will encounter "broken" statues where a head is missing. To unlock these sites, you must find the missing stone head (Key Item)—often hidden on high ground or held by a deceptive Mujina (Mimic)—and physically return it to the statue. In Maisaka’s Water Mill area, for instance, the head is perched on a nearby rock platform reachable only via a double jump.
Furthermore, some statues in the Heian and Bakumatsu eras, such as those near Iinoya Pass, require a gold offering before they will grant their merit. Securing these statues is a major driver for your Exploration Level. While they are initially shrouded by the "Fog of War," reaching Tier 3 or 4 Exploration in a region will automatically highlight their locations on your compass.
- Warring States (1572 CE): Features 9 sites, including the hidden tunnel behind the painting in Awawa no Tsuji.
- Heian (1190 CE): Contains 4 sites, often requiring Spirit Vein traversal to reach.
- Bakumatsu (1864 CE): Holds 7 sites, some guarded by high-level Crucible Wraiths.
To help you reach 100% completion without getting lost in the shifting eras, our team has pinned the exact coordinates for every Six Jizo location on our Nioh 3 Interactive World Maps.
Our map guides include solutions for every "Something is Missing" puzzle and pinpoint the specific Spirit Veins needed to reach elevated sites. Use the links in the table below to claim your Jizo Merits.
| Name | Map Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kamo Village Six JizoHeian - 1190 CEKamo Village Six Jizo | Heian - 1190 CE | Found at the end of the upper mountain path past the two spirit veins. |
| Mikatagahara Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CEMikatagahara Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found in a clearing on the upper side of the southwestern path leading to the center of Mikatagahara. To reach the Six Jizo Statues, follow the large tree logs. Pray at the statues to earn Jizo Merit. |
| Tenryu River Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CETenryu River Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found at the base of the large tree. Pray to earn Jizo Merit. |
| Tokaido Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CETokaido Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found by the forest path, next to a tree log. Pray to earn Jizo Merit. |
| Futamata Road Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CEFutamata Road Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the left side of the tunnel leading to Futamata. Pray to earn Jizo Merit. Mapper Note: The in-game map is a bit confusing here. :) |
| Tenryu River Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CETenryu River Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found at the end of the forest path, past two Yamabikos. Pray to earn Jizo Merit. |
| Mibu Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEMibu Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The second Mibu Six Jizo is found in a small garden halfway up the temple's hill, before activating the Spirit Vein by the wall. |
| Shirakawa Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEShirakawa Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found on the path halfway down the hill east of Gion Alley Shrine. Stay alert because, regardless of how much you donate, you'll need to deal with a Mujina. |
| Kyoto Imperial Palace Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEKyoto Imperial Palace Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The Six Jizo in Kyoto Imperial Palace is found on a plateau on top of the stairs south of the large pagoda. A small donation of at least 1 Gold is required to be able to pray. |
| Maisaka Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CEMaisaka Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found outside the house in Maisaka village. To be able to pray at this statue, you must repair it by placing the missing head on the rock nearby. |
| Lake Sanaru Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CELake Sanaru Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found at the end of the tunnel, you can access by dropping through the hole in the floor of the pagoda. After crossing the Spirit Vein, interact with the box in front of the statues to donate some gold. Regardless of how much you donate, which doesn't matter, you should stay alert! Don't forget to pray at the shrine after the battle. |
| Shichijo Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEShichijo Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | Found in the garden outside the Gambling Den, on the northeastern side of Shichijo. |
| Hamamatsu Hill Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CEHamamatsu Hill Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the upper ledge in the Hamamtsu Hill clearing. Interact with the box in front of it, make a donation, and then you will be able to pray. Try donating 1 Gold. |
| Iinoya Six JizoWarring States - 1572 CEIinoya Six Jizo | Warring States - 1572 CE | Found on the upper ledge after crossing the second Spirit Vein. Make a small offering (2 Gold should be enough) to be able to pray. |
| Awawa no Tsuji Six JizoHeian - 1190 CEAwawa no Tsuji Six Jizo | Heian - 1190 CE | The Awawa no Tsuji Six Jizo monument is found inside a tunnel behind the southern house in the village, past a fake wall made of rice paper. |
| Hachijo Six JizoHeian - 1190 CEHachijo Six Jizo | Heian - 1190 CE | Found in the small flooded alcove in the central area of Hachijo. A 1 Gold donation is enough to get 2 Elixirs. |
| Sagano Six JizoHeian - 1190 CESagano Six Jizo | Heian - 1190 CE | Found on op of some stairs by the path leading up the hill in eastern Sagano. To be able to pray at this statue, you must repair it by placing the missing head in the southern valley. |
| Shijo Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEShijo Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The Six Jizo monument in Shizo is found at the edge of the cliff, behind the Central Kyoto temple, where you must deal with the Crucible Wraith. You only need to offer 1 Gold to pray. |
| Mibu Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEMibu Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The first Six Jizo in Mibu is halfway up the stairs after exiting the western tunnel. To pray at the monument, you need to find the missing head. |
| Kiyomizu Six JizoBakumatsu - 1864 CEKiyomizu Six Jizo | Bakumatsu - 1864 CE | The Six Jizo in Kiyomizu is found at the base of the mountain wall on the northwestern plateau. To pray at the monument, you need to find the missing head. |
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