Kakariko Village
Kakariko Village, also referred to as Kakariko Town, is a recurring city in the Legend of Zelda series, most notably in Ocarina of Time.
Appearances
A Link to the Past
Kakariko Village made its first apperance in A Link to the Past, and was located in the west. It is easily the biggest urban area in A Link to the Past, while also being its only urban area. There are plenty of houses and people to talk to, including the Bottle Salesman, whom at the beginning of the game will offer to sell Link a Magic Bottle. There are also plenty of mini-games. To the north is the entrance to the Lost Woods, and to the south is the Library. In the Dark World, Kakariko Village becomes the Village of Outcasts. A dungeon is located here, namely Gargoyle's Domain.
Locations
Ocarina of Time
The Kakariko Village was once built by the Sheikah, and it was the haven of the race. Princess Zelda's guardian Impa grew up here. In the Past, Kakariko Village was a small and peaceful village located 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 Village 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 during his rise to power. 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.
Four Swords Adventures
Kakariko Village appears in Four Swords Adventures as the second stage of Level 5, The Dark World. When the four heroes arrive, the village has been set on fire by Shadow Link.
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.
Gallery
GameCube version of Kakariko Village within Twilight Princess.
