Finding the Naoshi Mural

The Naoshi Mural is tucked away in the northern part of the Ohtani region, painted on the eastern side of a utility building that sits directly under a cluster of red electricity pylons and radio towers. It’s impossible to miss once you know where to look, but without a little guidance, the hills and winding roads of Ohtani can make it tricky to find.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Locate the Pylons: Open your Ohtani region map and look for the distinctive cluster of red electricity pylons at the northern edge. They’re tall, bright, and hard to miss.

Find the Base Building: Drive along the access roads leading up to the complex beneath the towers. This is the utility building where the mural is painted.

Check the Eastern Wall: The mural is on the eastern brick facade of the building. You’ll recognize Naoshi’s signature colorful, sand-art style immediately.

Capture the Shot: Switch to Photo Mode and frame your car alongside the mural. Snap the shot to complete this mandatory photography challenge for the Discover Japan journal.

Other Hidden Murals Across Japan

If you’re aiming to complete the full Discover Japan collection, the Naoshi Mural is just one piece of the puzzle. There are seven other hidden murals, each painted by a different artist and tucked into various regions of the map:

Wakana Yamazaki: On a building wall in Narai-juku, Shimanoyama region.

Kenji Iwasaki: Side of a structure in Sotoyama, just north of the Snow Forest Cross-Country Circuit.

Dragon 76: North of Shirakawa-go, Minamino region, near the Shirakawa Curves Drift Zone.

Lady Aiko: Northwest corner of Tokyo City, above the local food delivery missions.

Tatsuro Kiuchi: On the side of an aircraft hangar at Ito Airfield.

Okuyama Taiki: Hidden on a building facade in Hokubu, above the Maze House.

Kazuhisa Uragami: On the northwest wall of the southern hangar at Irokawa Space Center, Nangan region.

Tips for Photo Collection

Use Photo Mode creatively. Experiment with angles, lighting, and car positioning to make each mural shot stand out.

Some murals are in remote or elevated areas, so having a car with good off-road capability helps.

Mark your map as you go. It’s easy to get lost in Japan’s mountainous terrain.

Tracking down these murals is a rewarding mini-adventure, adding a layer of exploration and artistry to the racing experience. Whether you’re there for the thrill of speed or the joy of discovery, the Naoshi Mural and its companions are a reminder that Forza Horizon 6 is full of little secrets waiting to be found.