Kakariko Village

Kakariko Village is a recurring city in the Legend of Zelda series, most notably in Ocarina of Time.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

In the Past, Kakariko Village was a small village near Hyrule Castle Town. It housed a few villagers, but nothing of notable interest. Link passes through the village in order to reach Goron City to recover the Goron's Ruby. The Kakariko Graveyard is in town as well. The House of Skulltula is also located here.

In the Future, Kakariko Village grew exponentially, as many fled here after Hyrule Castle Town was destroyed by Ganondorf. It now houses a Shooting Gallery, Potion Shop, and many more residents. The Gravekeeper, Dampé, has since died and will reward whoever can beat his ghost in a race with the Hookshot, required to enter the Forest Temple.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Kakariko Village is the main village of the Eldin Province, the second province visited in the game. Many people moved away from the village after the Twilight Beast attack, thus it seems rather empty. Through the events of the game, Twilight covers the village, and Link gathers Tears of Light to restore it.

The village is situated at the foot of Death Mountain. Its climate appears to be warm and lacking abundant plant life. Kakariko is found in the far east on the Wii version, and the far west on the Gamecube version.

The village itself is the second largest human establishment seen in Twilight Princess, second only to Hyrule Castle Town. The Eldin Spring is located at the south end of the village. Three different shops can also be found in Kakariko. Barnes' Bombs sells many types of bombs, Malo Mart is founded by Malo after light returns to the village and sells many items including the Hylian Shield. There is also a shop, ran by a young Goron at night who will sell potions. In addition to a few empty residence homes and the Sanctuary, there is the Elde Inn, the village hotel, and a hot spring above the village.

Kakariko also has its own graveyard, where Link can find a secret entrance to the Zora King's grave, a Piece of Heart, and two Poe Souls.

Two Golden Bugs are also hidden in Kakariko Village. One is inside of an abandoned household, and the other is in the graveyard, at the base of a tree.

Trivia

Windfall Island from The Wind Waker Is very similar to Kakariko Village from Ocarina of Time in both architecture and music. They both also feature a windmill.