Village in the Shade Map: Kagatsu Areas and Travel Planning

Which game and village does this map guide cover?

This page covers the original 2026 Village in the Shade, called ほの暮しの庭 in Japanese. The village is Kagatsu.

Third-party English-language launch-day gameplay used as general reference for the 2026 original game. It is not a dedicated tutorial or proof of a particular location, setting, route, or patch behavior.

Cover context: Official village-path screenshot; setting reference, not a navigable map or verified route.

Use the map inside your own save as the current route reference. This page groups the main types of destinations; it does not supply a fabricated interactive map or claim that every path is open from the start.

Which areas should a beginner learn first?

Area or destination	Why it matters
Your house and farm	Home, crops, animals, and ongoing projects
Village facilities	Shops, conversations, and requests
Fishing routes	Different spots support different fish
Hunting countryside	Licenses and the activities introduced by the game
Quarry	A separate resource-exploration system

The official system page introduces everyday activities. The developer’s quarry feature provides additional context for underground exploration.

Why might a route be inaccessible?

Story progress, a request, or the appropriate tool can matter. For example, the documented Yamame route involves clearing a rock near the Hunting Lodge before reaching Mountain Foot. That is a specific example, not a rule that every obstruction opens with the same tool.

Match landmarks and current dialogue. If a translated guide names a place differently, compare the Japanese name or screenshots before assuming the map itself has changed.

How can you plan an outing?

Choose one main destination, check the return route, and leave room for the items you intend to collect. Learn paths in daylight before relying on them during a night encounter. These are planning suggestions rather than measured travel times.

Do not infer a shortcut or teleport destination from an attractive background image. The cover is an official village scene; it is not a labeled map or proof of access to every visible path.

Related guides

• Beginner guide
• Village rules
• Buying guide

Media sources

Cover source · Original image · YouTube video