Complete Guide to Finding Every Hidden Treasure in Kakariko Village and Its Graveyard
This guide details how to locate all Heart Pieces, Gold Skulltulas, and other collectibles in Kakariko Village and its surrounding graveyard within the Ocarina of Time remake. The walkthrough focuses on objectives accessible during Link's first visit to the area, including key songs and puzzle solutions. It serves as a comprehensive resource for completionists aiming to fully explore this iconic region.
In *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake*, Kakariko Village and its surrounding graveyard serve as a pivotal early location where players first encounter time manipulation mechanics and hidden collectibles. The area, situated east of Hyrule Castle Town, becomes accessible during the quest for the Spiritual Stone of Fire. Key objectives include collecting seven Cucco birds to earn an Empty Bottle, retrieving the Sun’s Song from a tomb behind a grave in the graveyard by playing Zelda’s Lullaby at the Triforce symbol, and uncovering three Heart Pieces through timed puzzles and randomized digging. The Hylian Shield is obtained by pulling the second headstone from the left in a southeast graveyard row at night—requiring use of Sun’s Song to switch time—and a third Heart Piece lies beneath the far-right headstone in the same row, also requiring nighttime access. A fourth Heart Piece is hidden behind a house in the southwest corner but remains inaccessible until after acquiring the Hookshot. Two Gold Skulltulas are located: one from a tree upon entry and another near the Gold Skulltula house at night, with the latter being part of a reward chain tied to collecting ten total. The guide, authored by William Parks for Game Rant on November 5, 2026, emphasizes completionist gameplay and efficient navigation, drawing on his background in arts administration and puzzle-focused writing.
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