Kyoto Detective: Mysterious Theft

Kyoto Detective: Mysterious Theft <img src = 'https://img95.699pic.com/photo/60013/3635.jpg_wh300.jpg' /> The ancient land of Kyoto has countless artistic treasures and historical mysteries. This ancient city is a treasure of Japanese culture, home to fascinating sights and mysterious legends. Today, you will transform into a brave detective and embark on a thrilling journey about art theft. Kyoto's five major art attractions become the targets of your investigation. Each attraction is the beginning of a story and the beginning of a puzzle. From the suspended corridors of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple to the splendor of Kinkaku-ji Temple, you will travel between the halls of these ancient buildings and trace traces of artworks. However, this is not just a game, but an opportunity to explore the culture and history of Kyoto. Each attraction will reveal to you a story about Kyoto and a heritage of art and culture. You'll talk to local residents, listen to their stories, and discover clues in these conversations to solve puzzles. Your adventure will become a detective drama, where each choice will lead you to a different plot development. Remember, every clue holds an important key to unlocking the truth. Can you successfully track the criminal's hideout and bring him to justice? Now, detective, brave this journey. Kyoto’s art and culture await your discovery, and the answers to the puzzles lie deep within each attraction. Solve mysteries, protect artistic treasures, and become a hero of this ancient city! [[Start|1]]

<img src = 'https://www.agoda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Kiyomizu-temple-Kiyomizu-temple-gate.jpg' /> When you were standing at the gate of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, a policeman approached you with a serious look on his face. He unfolds a document and explains to you an art theft that occurred at Kiyomizudera Temple. <img src = 'https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/c0f7f3728434f8940f97919f6e242a61?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2813&cropW=5000&xPos=0&yPos=87&width=862&height=485' /> The police tell you that a priceless antique painting was recently stolen from Kiyomizudera Temple. This painting has important historical value and cultural significance and is irreplaceable for Kyoto's cultural heritage. The police are investigating the case and hope you can provide any possible clues or assistance. You are shocked by the importance and challenge of this case. You decide to bravely accept this challenge and commit to going all out to solve this art theft case. The police guide you into the temple and start your investigation. Now, in front of the main entrance of Kiyomizu Temple, you have two choices in front of you: [[Enter the temple and begin your investigation.|02]] [[Go away and rethink your strategy.|03]]

<img src = 'https://kenshin.hk/blog/travel/news/202112/kiyomizu-snow.jpg' /> You pass through the main gate of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and enter the magnificent interior of the temple. An aura of tranquility and sanctity envelopes you and you can't help but feel the historical and cultural value of this ancient temple. You start looking around for any possible clues. You notice that several monks are praying and practicing, and there are also some tourists visiting the temple. You decide to talk to the temple staff first to see if anyone has noticed any suspicious behavior or characters. You approach a visitor receptionist and ask him about the theft. He told you that the temple is cooperating with the police to investigate the case and appealed to tourists to come forward with any possible clues. you decide to : [[Check out the art display area|04]] [[Asking staff|05]]

<img src ='https://rimage.gnst.jp/livejapan.com/public/article/detail/a/20/00/a2000498/img/basic/a2000498_main.jpg' /> You chose to leave Kiyomizudera and rethink your strategy, I can understand your decision. In this case, I encourage you to come back and investigate the case whenever you are ready. The police and relevant personnel will wait for your return and assist you in further investigation. [[Back to Kiyomizudera Temple|02]]

<img src = 'https://i1.wp.com/img.journey.tw/2023-09-02-162724-81.jpg?ssl=1' /> You carefully inspect the art display area within Kiyomizudera Temple, paying special attention to the frame of one painting. You'll find a small switch on the frame. When you open it, you will find a secret storage space containing important files. When you open this storage space, you find a note inside : Dear detective, Do you want to play a game with me? I'm waiting for you in the golden light. you decide go to [[Kinkaku-ji Temple|06]] [[Nijo Castle|07]]

<img src = 'https://assets.funliday.com/posts/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/06180209/790094_90463766cd344fb386342a865d10efbemv2.jpg' /> The staff told you that he did not witness the theft, but he heard some noises in the art display area at that time, and there may be clues there. you decide to [[Check out the art display area|04]]

You decide to accept the challenge and vow to find the thief. But what exactly are the challenges the letter talks about? You look around the room and notice a safe in the corner that may be part of the puzzle. <img src = 'https://www.ptlockandsafe.co.uk/blog/img/a-person-using-a-combination-safe.jpg' /> You approach the safe and examine the combination lock carefully. You find that it is a four-digit combination lock, but you don't know the exact combination. Suddenly, an idea flashes into your mind. You recall the clues and hints you gathered earlier and start thinking about possible passwords. You learn that this challenge may be related to the history and culture of Kinkakuji. You decide to enter: [[1397|12]] [[1937|11]] [[1379|10]]

<img src = 'https://www.japantimes.co.jp/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2023/07/np_file_239130.jpeg' /> You realize you can't handle it, and ultimately decide to hand the case back to the police, and the investigation fails. You realize that professional police officers may be better suited to handle the case and hope that they will make the right decision in handling the case. [[try again|06]]

<img src = 'https://previews.123rf.com/images/iamdoctoregg/iamdoctoregg2008/iamdoctoregg200800023/152968713-golden-pavilion-of-kinkakuji-temple-with-maple-tree-in-autumn-kyoto-japan.jpg' /> According to clues, it is believed that the golden light refers to the Kinkakuji Temple, a famous temple in Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1397 as a villa of a wealthy man and was later converted into a Buddhist temple. The temple houses important cultural relics. and artwork. When you step into Kinkakuji Temple, you will be immediately struck by the magnificent appearance of the temple. Kinkakuji stands beside a lake and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. You feel a mysterious energy flowing here, seemingly waiting for your arrival. Carefully navigate around the Kinkaku-ji Temple, paying attention to every detail and corner. When you approached the Golden Pavilion, you found a small switch on the door frame. With your heart racing, you turned on the switch without hesitation. Suddenly, a wall in the temple moves away, revealing a hidden room. You enter the room and find yourself surrounded by golden light. The walls of the room were decorated with gold leaf, and light poured in from the windows, illuminating the entire space. <img src = 'https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i3MPl9yna30/TaIliE9sByI/AAAAAAAAAVw/7tKZsFTfRVU/s1600/DSC_1856-1.JPG' /> In the center of the room, you see a letter on a table. He opened the envelope and it read: "Dear detective, welcome to the Kinkakuji Temple. This is a secret room that contains important documents. In order to obtain these documents, you must accept my challenge. Are you ready?" [[Yes|08]] [[No|09]]

<img src = 'https://asset.japan.travel/image/upload/v1648006526/kyoto/M_00212_001.jpg' /> You enter Nijo Castle and are attracted by its magnificent architecture and exquisite interior decoration. You begin to carefully search every room, corridor, and courtyard, hoping to find clues related to the theft. You notice the murals and gold leaf decorations in the Phoenix Room and marvel at the beauty of the castle. However, no matter how you search, you don't find any clues about the theft. You open every door and rummage through every showroom, but it's all in vain. As time passes, players begin to feel anxious and frustrated. As time passed, despair grew. You realize you've made a mistake and may have gotten a clue that has nothing to do with Nijo Castle at all. You feel disappointed and frustrated because valuable time was wasted when you could have chosen other leads to continue investigating. Eventually, you were forced to leave Nijo Castle, disheartened. You realize that your poor choices gave the real criminal a chance to escape and the investigation ended in failure [[try again|04]]

After you enter the password, the safe does not respond. It seems that the password is wrong. <img src = 'https://www.ptlockandsafe.co.uk/blog/img/a-person-using-a-combination-safe.jpg' /> [[try again|08]]

The safe made a slight click and the mechanical lock was unlocked. Feeling excited and nervous, you open the safe and find a letter and a key clue inside. You open the letter and it says: "Congratulations on successfully unlocking the safe! This is the first step of the challenge. You will need more wisdom and insight to find out the true identity of the me. Keep going and don't stop! " <img src = 'https://wallpapers.com/images/hd/phoenix-pictures-wak9ntfhqldip227.jpg' /> In addition to the letter, you discovered that there was also a photo of the phoenix. When you saw the photo of the phoenix in the safe, you felt a sense of excitement and certainty. You feel very confident about the significance of the photo and its connection to the case, so you decide to continue investigating to the next location This location is [[Nijo Castle|13]] [[Kyoto National Museum|14]]

<img src = 'https://d2ahiw9kb7is19.cloudfront.net/-/media/23B6E3674BE14F7DA183707338E4DC81.jpg?d=20171117T082253' /> You came to Nijo Castle based on the clues from the photos. Nijo Castle was built in the eighth year of Keicho in the early Edo period. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first generation general of the Edo shogunate to conquer barbarians, used it as a place to guard the Kyoto Imperial Palace and where he stayed when he went to Kyoto to meet the emperor. You were sure about this place because you, who have studied art, to begin with, know that to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the official registration of Kyoto Moto-raku Nijo Castle as a World Heritage Site, Naked, Japan’s top projection sculpture performance team, will continue to create a great response in 2019 after 2018. The "Flowers By Naked" projection art exhibition, with the theme of "Phoenix", uses images and music to build a splendid world of imagery, with gorgeous and changeable visual effects. It combines Japanese history and digital art, allowing visitors to You can feel the historical changes of Japan over the past 400 years and the traditional culture of Kyoto, so the phoenix in the photo must refer to Nijo Castle. You explore every corner of the castle, hoping to find the next clue about the theft. You walked around the corridors, gardens, and display areas of the castle, carefully observing every display item. You notice that in one of the display cases, there is a beautiful painting of a phoenix that catches your eye. This painting depicts a gorgeous phoenix, illuminated by the setting sun, showing brilliant colors and a mysterious atmosphere. You become interested in this painting and feel that it may contain important clues to the theft. You look closely at the details of the painting, looking for any possible hints or hidden messages. Suddenly, you notice a tiny symbol in the lower right corner of the painting that seems to be a code,1897. After you looked at this number, you thought about it for a while and decided to go [[Kyoto National Museum|15]] [[Gion|16]]

<img src = 'https://www.japan-guide.com/g19/3962_kyoto_top.jpg' /> You come to the Kyoto National Museum, a place mainly dedicated to preserving and displaying precious cultural relics. You believe there should be an exhibit about the phoenix here, which will help you further follow the thief's trail. You enter the museum and start looking around for exhibits related to the Phoenix. You carefully observe each exhibition area, looking for clues or any possible connections. You examine the artifacts in the display cabinets and read the relevant display instructions, but you can't seem to find any new clues. As time passes, you wonder more and more whether you are looking in the wrong place. You begin to doubt whether your previous judgment was correct and whether the clues to the Phoenix exist in this museum. Frustrated and confused, you stood in a corner of the museum, wondering what to do next. You recall previous clues and observations and try to reassess the situation. You decide to [[go to Nijo Castle|13]]

<img src = 'https://www.japan-guide.com/g18/3902_top.jpg' /> As you pursue clues to the theft, you choose to head to the Gion, hoping to find some clues about the Phoenix and the code. You come to this ancient neighborhood famous for its traditional Yun dance and tea ceremony, expecting to find the key answer here. You walk through the streets of Gion, carefully observing the buildings and scenery around you. However, you spent a lot of time and effort without finding any clues about the theft. You feel a little frustrated and confused and start to wonder if you're in the right place. At a local coffee shop, you stop and order a cup of coffee. You sat by the window, staring at the bustling crowd outside, trying to rethink your next move. You decide to [[Go to Kyoto National Museum|15]]

<img src = 'https://www.japan-guide.com/g19/3962_kyoto_top.jpg' /> The Kyoto National Museum is a national museum in Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Founded in May 1897, it is one of the most important museums in Japan. The 1897 in the password refers to the year the museum was founded. Thinking of this, you can't help but sigh at the knowledge of this thief. If you didn't study the history of Kyoto, I believe you wouldn't be able to solve these mysteries. This makes you wonder about the thief and what his purpose is. But there's no time to think about that now, so you refocus your energy and search for clues. You carefully examine each exhibit, hoping to find any clues to the theft. Suddenly, you notice an exquisite ornament displayed in a display cabinet with a phoenix carved on it. You immediately think of the phoenix painting you saw in Nijo Castle before. You approach the display case and try to get a closer look at the ornament. When you look closely, you find a small switch at the bottom of the ornament. You carefully press the switch, and a folded note pops out from the bottom of the ornament, exuding the scent of tea leaves. You quickly unfolded the note and it said Dear detective, you have proven your strength to me. Congratulations on passing my challenge. Now please go to the Road of Song and Dance. I will wait for you at the end. You decide to [[go to Gion]]

<img src = 'https://gaijinpot.scdn3.secure.raxcdn.com/app/uploads/sites/6/2016/05/Gion-1024x683.jpg' /> As the gate town of Yasaka Shrine, Gion developed along the Shijo-dori Street from Kamogawa to Higashi-Ojidori and Yasaka Shrine. Kyoto has numerous flower streets (famous for its maikos), with many teahouses, restaurants, bars, and the South Block of the Kabuki Theater. After arriving in Gion, you start looking around for the thief. There are many tourists on the streets here. When you have no idea where to start, you see a woman sitting in a tea house. At this time, the phoenix headdress on his head attracts you. You stop in surprise. Because your instinct tells you that this is the thief you are looking for. She projects a calm and confident attitude. You're confused, wondering why she's stealing these cultural treasures and what his true purpose is. She invites you to sit down and tells you not to worry, that she will turn herself in after explaining everything, and that she appreciates you because only someone with a passion for art can come here on his prompts. It turns out that she was originally a staff member of the National Museum and had been committed to protecting these exhibits. However, when he discovered that the artworks she valued were not respected by others at all, She was disappointed and angry. She began to feel that only through theft could she protect these neglected works of art and bring their value back to people. She explains that she is not a financially motivated thief, but rather aims to bring attention to these neglected works of art. She hopes to spark social discussion through theft and prompt people to re-evaluate the value of art and the protection of cultural heritage She finally hopes that you can agree to help protect these neglected works of art so that these beautiful cultural heritages will no longer be ignored and destroyed by others. [[promise heri]]

After she finally surrendered to the police, you also fulfilled your promise and became the cultural conservation ambassador of Kyoto, Japan. You are committed to promoting these cultural heritages to tourists and educating the people to preserve these cultural heritages, and successfully attracted the public's attention to these artistic and cultural heritages.