Snow Drift Springs Shrine sits in the southwest of Teshio Ridge. The gate is locked, and three clusters of fox lanterns outside are the key. Each cluster mirrors a nearby stone fox carving; your job is to light the one lantern that matches the pose. You’ll find lit braziers at each puzzle to pick up a torch.

Snow Drift Springs Shrine fox statue puzzle (outside the gate)

Work these in any order, but this route is fast from the front door.

Puzzle location Visual clue Lantern to light
Left of the gate, by the small pond A stone fox upright on a rock in the water Light the left lantern (the one topped by an upright fox)
Right of the gate, near the large boulder A stone fox behind the lanterns with its head lifted Light the right lantern of the three
On the low ridge behind you (turn around and climb up) A stone fox low to the ground in the center of the pond Light the middle lantern

Light all three correct lanterns, and the shrine door opens.

Enter the shrine and reach the hidden hideout

Inside is a short crawl and a bit of straightforward climbing. It leads directly into a compact Yotei Six hideout. There are tall grass patches and high perches for stealth, but the area is small enough to clear with direct combat if you prefer.

Second fox lantern puzzle inside the hideout

After you wipe the camp and a brief rescue moment plays out, head upstairs to a final torch puzzle. The rule is the same: match the small fox figures on the islands behind the lanterns.

  • Light the leftmost lantern (fox facing forward).
  • Light the second lantern from the right (crouched fox with tail raised).

A rope path appears. Climb the nearby ladder, cross the rope, and follow the route to the Altar of Reflection at the back of the hideout.

Rewards and why this shrine matters

The altar holds a Nine Tails’ Puzzle Box. This location counts toward the set of puzzle boxes found across Teshio Ridge, which collectively unlock a trophy for completing all of them.

That’s the full loop at Snow Drift Springs: three quick reads of stone fox poses outside, a brief cave, a tight hideout to clear, and one last two-lantern solve to reach the altar. If a torch burns out, grab a fresh one from the nearest brazier and keep going—every stage gives you what you need in arm’s reach.