Assassin’s Creed Shadowsfeatures an expansive open world set in 16th century Japan, with collectibles, side quests and interesting characters to meet spread throughout it. So, with that in mind, it might surprise you to discover that there’s a hidden treasure within the main hideout that is hiding right under your nose.

Not only is this secret treasure accessible very early in the game, it’ll also earn you a trophy/achievement as well. Here’s how to find the secret temple within the AC Shadows hideout and what there is to discover inside it!

World map showing the location of the secret treasure in the Assassin’s Creed Shadows hideout.

Where To Find The Secret Treasure In The Hideout

The secret treasure is availableto be discoveredafter completing AC Shadows' prologueand being able to free roam around the map. It’s where you start the first act though, where you need to look. Thehidden temple is found to the east of your hideoutin the Taki Reio Falls and this is how you find it.

If youstart to the east of the hideout’s stables(which is where you’ll spawn if you fast travel to the hideout),run east and into the fieldand towards the lake with the multiple waterfalls crashing down into it. If you’re struggling to find it, it’s the exact location shown in the screenshot of the map above. There is alittle peninsula that jolts outinto the lake and you shouldstand hereto get your bearings for where you want to head next.

Waterfalls in the hideout base with a tree leaning over the lake in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

The small peninsula also has a spot where you can meditate and increase your knowledge rank, allowing you to get more abilities unlocked for your characters.

There are five waterfalls in total here, and you need towade towards the second one from the far right, or the fourth of the five if you order it clockwise. You can’t tell by looking from the outside, butthis waterfall is hiding something behind itand that something is exactly what you need for this achievement/trophy.

When you walk through the waterfall, you’ll discovera cave with a temple carved into its stone walls. There’s an altar on the far side, a candle lit on a stand near the front, and it’s a very peaceful place to go where you know you won’t be disturbed by any NPCs.

Praying at the temple here temporarily boosts your adrenaline, so heading here before going out on a mission or contract will help you out.

The first time you go to the temple willtrigger the “Made You Look” silver trophy/ 30 gamerscore achievement.With some achievements and trophies in AC Shadows requiring dozens of hours of grinding to complete, this is one of the easiest and quickest to complete in the game.