How do I unlock the shrine hidden in the Hateno Village beach area in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild?

To unlock the shrine hidden in the Hateno Village beach area in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you need to complete the "Myahm Agana Shrine" quest. This shrine is located near Hateno Village, specifically on the beach to the east of the village. The shrine is not visible at first and requires you to solve a puzzle to reveal it. Here is a detailed explanation of how to achieve this.

First, you need to reach Hateno Village. This village is located in the eastern part of Hyrule, and you can get there by following the road east from Kakariko Village or by traveling directly from the Dueling Peaks area. Once you arrive in Hateno Village, head to the eastern part of the village where the beach is located. You will notice a small house near the beach with a man named Nebb standing outside. Nebb is the key to unlocking the shrine.

Nebb will give you a quest called "The Cursed Statue." He will tell you about a strange statue on the beach that seems to be cursed. To start the quest, talk to Nebb and agree to investigate the statue. The statue is located on the beach, just a short walk from Nebb's house. When you approach the statue, it will suddenly come to life and speak to you. The statue will challenge you to solve a puzzle to prove your worth.

The puzzle involves using the motion controls of the Nintendo Switch to tilt a maze and guide a ball through it. The maze is located inside the shrine, but you need to access it first. To do this, you must interact with the statue and accept its challenge. Once you accept, the shrine will rise from the ground, and you can enter it.

Inside the shrine, you will find a large maze with a ball at the start and a hole at the end. The goal is to tilt the maze using the motion controls to guide the ball into the hole. This can be tricky, as the maze has several obstacles and narrow paths. Here are some tips to help you solve the puzzle.

First, take your time and move the maze slowly. If you tilt it too quickly, the ball will fall off the maze, and you will have to start over. Second, try to keep the ball in the center of the maze as much as possible. This will give you more control and make it easier to navigate the obstacles. Third, if you are having trouble with the motion controls, you can flip the maze upside down. This will make the maze flat, and you can roll the ball along the flat surface to the hole.

If you are still struggling, there is an alternative approach. Instead of using the motion controls, you can use the Cryonis rune to create ice blocks under the maze. This will allow you to bypass the maze entirely and guide the ball directly to the hole. To do this, position yourself so that you can see the ball and the hole, then use Cryonis to create ice blocks under the ball. This will lift the ball out of the maze, and you can guide it to the hole using the ice blocks.

Once you successfully guide the ball into the hole, the shrine will be completed, and you will receive a Spirit Orb. You can then return to Nebb to complete the quest and receive a reward.

In summary, to unlock the shrine in the Hateno Village beach area, you need to talk to Nebb, accept the "The Cursed Statue" quest, solve the maze puzzle inside the shrine, and guide the ball to the hole. Use the motion controls carefully, or try the Cryonis rune method for an easier solution. With patience and practice, you will be able to complete the shrine and earn your reward.