Assassin’s Creed Shadows: How to open the Makino Kurumazuka kofun

You’ve just started exploring Izumi Settsu and have come across a very inviting looking Kofun named Makino Kurumazuka. How on earth do I open this thing!? I can hear you screaming.

It’s actually quite simple — and my advice is to simply walk away and come back later.

You’ll need to use Yasuke to open this one.

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Once you’ve unlocked Yasuke as a playable character, return to the Makin Kurumazuka Kofun, pick up a big red explosive jar and place on next to the collapsed entrance down the staircase.

Then, simply shoot it — or take a swing at it if you’re brave enough.

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Happy kofun hunting.