Nioh 3 – How to Open Mikatagahara Junction Locked Gate

Nioh 3 is notorious for placing locked gates across the map. Sometimes, you will acquire the keys for them rather quickly, but oftentimes, you might end up running around a bit before you get a clue. To progress towards the enemy base beyond Mikatagahara Junction, you need to speak to the right people and complete the right quests to make progress.

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Nioh 3 – Mikatagahara Junction Enemy Base Gate Overview

Region	Hamamatsu Hill
Location	Northeast of Mikatagahara Junction fast travel point.
Gate unlock requirement	Mountain Temple Key
Key giver	Ii Naotora

How to Unlock the Enemy Base Gate at Mikatagahara Junction

• First, you need to complete the Fated Land quest, which will lead you to the boss fight at Ryotan Temple.
• You will find the temple in the northern section of Iinoya.
• Once the quest is completed and the boss is defeated, you will find Ii Naotora standing near the entryway of the boss arena.
• Speak to her here, and she will inform you that she is returning to Hamamatsu Castle.
• Fast travel to Hamamatsu Castle Keep in the Hamamatsu region and speak to Ii Naotora beside the shrine.
• She will hand over the Mountain Temple Key and will request you to kill all the yokais and a powerful enemy beyond the gate, which starts the Ii’s Memento quest.
• Head back to Mikatagahara Junction and use the key on the locked gate to gain access.

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FAQs

What level should I be to advance through Mikatagahara Junction?

It is recommended to reach level 24 and above to advance through the enemy base in Mikatagahara Junction.

Who is Ii Naotora?

Ii Naotora is an NPC you will encounter frequently, as she is one of the main quest givers in the game.

What’s beyond the gate at Mikatagahara Junction?

After unlocking the gate, you need to explore it and defeat 5 different yokais and a boss to complete Ii Naotora’s quest.