There are ten Kofun locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This guide will show you where they are and what is the legendary gear you can obtain from the large treasure chest in the end.
What are Kofun in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Kofun are large, ancient burial mounds in Japan from the 3rd to 7th centuries. They were made for important people and are shaped in many ways. The keyhole shape is very common. And this is reflected in the game as well. The time they were built is also called the Kofun period.
In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will explore ten Kofun to find valuable treasure chests. At the end of these puzzle-like tombs, you will find a large legendary treasure chest, which yields a Legendary piece of gear for Naoe or Yasuke.
Kofun offer various types of challenges and the closest reference I can make are the Tombs in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
Usually, either Naoe or Yasuke is meant to explore each Kofun as the mechanics for movement and traversal inside will require either brute force and muscles for lifting heavy things or parkour skills and agile movement using the grapple hook.
Each Kofun rewards you with a Knowledge Point upon discovering the legendary chest at the end of its path. Kofun are one of the seven side activities you can complete to earn Knowledge Points in Assassin’s Creed Shadows:
 | Temples |
 | Shrines |
 | Kuji-kiri (for Naoe only) |
 | Kata (for Yasuke only) |
 | Horse Archery (for Yasuke only) |
 | Kofun |
 | Hidden Trail (for Naoe only) |
Kofun Locations
There are ten Kofun locations on the map. In this guide I will show you where each one is. If you are struggling with the exploration of a specific Kofun, read or watch our detailed walkthroughs.
The Kofun locations always feature a pool of water around the small hill with the entrance to the Kofun usually being from a hole on the top or a narrow crack in a stone wall somewhere on the side.
Old Kofun (Izumi Settsu)
The Old Kofun is located east of Sakai and west of the Makinoodera Temple in the subregion of Izumi Coast, in southwestern Izumi Settsu. The entrance to the tomb and its treasures is on the southeastern side, through a narrow crack in the stone wall.
There is an area inside that will be initially locked until you progress to obtain the specific quest from The Assassin storyline for Naoe when you will be able to access this previously blocked part and obtain the Apprentice Assassin Set.
Makino Kurumazuka Kofun (Izumi Settsu)
The Makino Kurumazuka Kofun is located on the north side of the Yawata Plains, in Izumi Settsu. It’s east of Takatsuki and southwest of the Ogura Pond. The big reward from it is the Legendary ow Blush of the Earth for Yasuke.
The entrance is surrounded by clay vases and two lampposts will serve as a visual reference if you are playing during nighttime.
Ancient Tomb of Nanjo (Yamashiro)
The Kofun is in the Eagle’s Nest in Yamashiro. Its entrance is in the middle between the Foresaken Pagoda Viewpoint to the west and Toji Temple in Kyoto to the east.
Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun (Omi)
Azuchi Hyotanyama Kofun is located near the eastern border of Omi, in the Suzuka Foothills. The entrance is from the hole in the ground at the top of the small hill. Wha you will likely see first, is the exit from the Kofun, on the west side.
Takagi Kofun (Harima)
Takagi Kofun is in Kanki Burned Fields, in Harima. Its entrance is in the middle of the Takagi Otsuka Fort. This means that you have to fight your way in. From the big treasure chest in the end you will obtain Death’s Bloom, a Legendary Teppo for Yasuke.
Veiled Tumulus Kofun (Wakasa)
The Veiled Tumulus Kofun is located on the shores of Lake Suigetsu. It’s east of Obama and northwest of Kumagawa. The chest at the end will grant you the Legendary Kusarigama Stone Heart for Naoe
The closest Viewpoint is Sanjoga Take Overlook, northeast of the Kofun. The entrance is on the north side. Squeeze through the crack. in the wall.
Ishibutai Kofun (Yamato)
The Ishibutai Kofun is located in the Asuka Rocks Basin, in Yamato. It’s directly south from Takatori and the Viewpoint there is the closest to fast travel to if you have it unlocked.
The entrance is on the southwest side. This Kofun is for Naoe to explore and it’s one of the more technical parkour challenges.
From the legendary chest at the end you will get Masakado’s Vengeance Legendary Trinket for Naoe.
Megalithic Vault (Yamato)
The Megalithic Vault Kofun is located north of Koriyama and west of Todaiji, in Yamato. You will easily recognize it once you approach the aream thanks to the artificial water pool surrounding the entrance.
The big treasure chest contains the Legendary Elegant Samurai Outfit, part of the Elegant Samurai set.
Shimosato Kofun (Kii)
Shimosato Kofun is located on the southeast side of Kumano Sanzan Kumano, relatively close to the shores. Kumano Nachi Taisha and Hiro Shrine are the closest locations to it. The entrance is in a steep heel, two lamp posts indicate its location. The reward from this Kofun is the legendary Naginata Riddle of Steel.
Chasuriyama Kofun (Tamba)
Chasuriyama Kofun is located in Chasuriyama, Tamba. It is west of Fukuchiyama and northeast of Takeda Castle, This Kofun requires Naoe’s skill with the hook, so Yasuke cannot explore it. The reward from the legendary chest is Scarlet Fate Tanto for Naoe.
Kofun Achievements
There are several achievements you can unlock while exploring Kofun in Japan. One of them is specifically tied to a Kofun, the others are not, but it’s easy and likely you will earn at least some while inside the tombs.
| Icon | Achievement | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
 | Kofun Raider | Complete your first kofun |
 | Acrobatics | Perform a leap of faith from a grappling hook swing |
 | Hook, Line and Swinger | Stay airborne by swinging from one grappling hook point to another |
Find out how to get all 54 achievements in Assassin’s Creed Shadows with our in-depth guide.
