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okami whirlpool to dragon palace

Author

Christopher Pierce

Published Apr 05, 2026

The Dragon Palace is a very mystical place as no one is really sure if it exists. It can only be accessed by Amaterasu if Orca deems her pure enough of heart, then he will help her find the whirlpool that will take her there while dodging the Water Dragon.

Where is the whirlpool to the Dragon Palace?

The Whirlpool Galaxy is a constellation that allows Amaterasu to enter the Dragon Palace. It can be found at Watcher’s Cape in North Ryoshima Coast and when activated it creases and identical whirlpool in the sea below it that will take Amaterasu to the Dragon Palace if she rides on Orca.

How do you activate the whirlpool in Okami?

The Whirlpool Galaxy will appear but it won’t show up in the water. She must use Galestorm and Galestorm must be used three times on it to make it spin in the sky. After the third time it will form a whirlpool in the water. Orca then can go into the whirlpool, thus letting her enter the Dragon Palace.

How do you stop the water dragon in Okami?

To easily escape, make a lily pad on the water, use it to double jump followed by a headbutt to get as far as you can towards the shore. Rinse and repeat.

How do I get to Queen Himiko?

Himiko’s Palace

Once at the top floor, equip the Fire Tablet holy artifact and head north through the fire (it won’t harm you). You’ll soon find Queen Himiko and trigger a lengthy cutscene explaining what you must do next. Leave Sei-an City and go to the northwest corner of Ryoshima coast.

How do you beat Tobi in Okami?

Just rush forward and make sure you land on solid platforms. Dash every time you hit the ground to keep up your speed and beat Tobi. The next race, the passage of saws, is also very simple, but the timing is a bit more demanding. Just dash off the line and don’t stop moving forward for a second.

How do you get to North Ryoshima coast in Okami?

North Ryoshima Coast[edit] This area is a lot more busy than Ryoshima Coast, although it as not as big, and you can only access it after getting the Border Key from Queen Himiko. When you first enter it you are greeted by Waka who has informed you that he has already bloomed the area’s Guardian Sapling.

How do you use the catwalk in Okami?

Usage. Draw a line from a statue of Kabegami, creating a trail of golden pawprints. Jump onto the trail to stick to it, then jump again to follow the trail; adjusting direction to that of the trail if necessary while jumping (in case of horizontal or diagonal trails).

Where do you find orcas in Okami?

When you’re ready, go to the dock that Urashima was talking about, along the coast to the northeast. Stand at the end of the dock at night and wait for daylight to come. As it does, Orca will appear and speak with Amaterasu and Issun, offering to bring the two to the Dragon Palace eventually.

Where is Himiko buried?

Researchers from the National Museum of Japanese History presented a paper to the 75th annual meeting of the Japanese Archaeological Association on Sunday, claiming that evidence points to a burial mound in the town of Sakurai, near the ancient capital of Nara in central Japan, as the tomb of Queen Himiko.

How do I get Fire Tablet Ōkami?

The Fire Tablet is given to you by Kaguya after you help her return to her home planet. This Artifact is also the only one that is required to finish the game.