Silent Hill f Mountain Path Walkthrough and Guide

Complete guide to navigating the treacherous mountain path and finding Shu's house

This comprehensive Silent Hill f Mountain Path walkthrough covers everything you need to know about locating Shu's house, reaching the mountain refuge, escaping the Fog Monster, and dealing with the various enemies that appear in this challenging area. Follow our step-by-step guide to successfully navigate this treacherous chapter.

Find Shu and Rinko - Silent Hill f Character Search

Shu and Rinko characters in Silent Hill f

The chapter immediately starts after Hinako wakes up from her dream, only to find Shu and Rinko disappeared once again. Get out of the middle school via the now unlocked gate to officially start your trek towards Shu's house.

Find a Way to Shu's House - Mountain Path Navigation

Locked gate on Silent Hill f mountain path

After the cutscene that plays, you will be exploring the mountain path northwards Shu's house. The mountain path is more linear than expected so just continue to proceed and use your map as much as possible to know your position. Avoid enemies and use Shrines whenever possible to save your progress.

You will eventually find a lake, indicating halfway progress. Continue following the lake path and trek through the staircases heading to a signpost and a locked gate. There will be a Strange Note left on the signpost that you can to read to find your next objective.

Take Alternate Paths for Unlockable Items

Horse Omamori collectible in Silent Hill f

Just as with every chapter in the game, you can detour slightly to off-road sections where you can find items such as Omamoris, Emas or more lore items that can help you understand the story. Do this with the expectation of more dangers so be careful when exploring!

Head to the Mountain Refuge - Silent Hill f Safe Location

Mountain Refuge location in Silent Hill f

Head south to the rightmost forest path in the map to reach the Mountain Refuge. You will enter the Mountain Refuge from a high place from this road and as such, you cannot head back to the same route after climbing down.

There will be an Hokora Shrine nearby as well as a Glowing Monster. There is also a section to the left where you have to interact with a wooden beam blocking the way, make sure to move it away so you can prepare later.

Get the Goat Omamori in New Game+

Omamori Goat map location in Silent Hill f

Omamori Goat Map Location

Omamori Goat world location in Silent Hill f

Omamori Goat World Location

The Goat Omamori becomes available in New Game+ playthroughs. You will find it on a bench by the entrance of the hut where you get the Gate Key from.

Find the Gate Key and Use it on the Locked Gate

Gate Key location in Silent Hill f mountain path

The Gate Key is located to the right of the Hokora Shrine. Pick it up and open the way towards the small descent path blocked by the wooden beam seen earlier. You will then be tasked to head back and unlock the gate.

Escape From the Fog Monster - Silent Hill f Boss Encounter

Lock and unlock gate sequence in Silent Hill f

You will however, encounter the Fog Monster once again upon descent, which means you have to run through the lake path and the small bridge once more, this time, avoiding the Fog Monster's infection along the way. You will eventually reach the gate and after a cutscene, the Fog Monster stops.

However, the escape isn't over, as you eventually get ambushed again by the monster. Head straight towards the linear path to the north and run until you reach a Torii Gate, ending the chase.

Head to Shu's House - Final Destination Guide

Key house location in Silent Hill f

You will eventually approach Shu's house to the north of the nearby Shrine but find it seemingly locked. Go around the back to open an outhouse and pick up the key as well as some important notes. You can then use the key to open Shu's house.

Hinako enters the building, only to find no one inside. She hears a voice coming from outside and opens the door, only to get thrashed by an entity. Losing consciousness, she wakes up in the Dark Shrine once again.

There are Special Cutscenes in New Game+

In the outhouse, there is a special cutscene that is only available in New Game+. The story doesn't end during your first playthrough, so we suggest playing the game again to get a better understanding of Hinako's life in Ebisugaoka.

Get the Sacred Sword in New Game+

Research Journal for Sacred Sword in Silent Hill f

Research Journal

Research Notes for Sacred Sword in Silent Hill f

Research Notes

Divine Tree location in Silent Hill f

Divine Tree

Fourth Jizo Statue location in Silent Hill f

Fourth Jizo Statue

The Sacred Sword is found in the Mountain Path southwest of Shu's house in New Game+ playthroughs. You can get it from the Divine Tree after offering 5 tributes to the different Jizo statues in Ebisugaoka.

Mountain Path Enemies - Silent Hill f Monster Guide

These are all of the enemies you can encounter through the forest trail of the Mountain Path. Note that none of these enemies are required to be killed to proceed.

Glowing Monster enemy in Silent Hill f

Glowing Monster

Kashimashi enemy in Silent Hill f

Kashimashi

Vomiting Monster enemy in Silent Hill f

Vomiting Monster

Mountain Path Collectibles and Missables

All Sacred Sword Item Locations

Cracked Hibachi Brazier collectible in Silent Hill f

Cracked Hibachi Brazier

While you're looking for Shu's House in Ebisugaoka Mountain Path in Chapter 8, be sure to check the shed behind his house, specifically its right side. The Cracked Hibachi Brazier should be there next to some wooden planks.

All Hidden Omamori Locations

Goat Omamori collectible in Silent Hill f

Goat Omamori

Found in the Mountain Refuge in NG+, the same place you get the Mountain Key.

Horse Omamori collectible in Silent Hill f

Horse Omamori

Located on the Ebisugaoka Mountain Path, by a fox shrine directly west of the Ebisugaoka Middle School on the map.

All Ema Locations

First Ema collectible in Silent Hill f

1st Run Ema

Found on the top of a rock between the trees, located along the path towards the Mountain Refuge.

Second Ema collectible in Silent Hill f

NG+ Only Ema

Located inside Inari-sama Box, which is found along the mountain path towards Shu's house. Look for the gazebo and the box is placed beside it.

Third Ema collectible in Silent Hill f

NG+ Only Ema

Located outside the house, on the nearest Hokora Shrine, as you make your way to the school.

Quick Navigation

Video Walkthrough

New Game+ Tips

  • Goat Omamori available in Mountain Refuge
  • Special cutscenes in outhouse
  • Sacred Sword requires 5 Jizo offerings
  • Additional Ema collectibles available