The current seasonal activity in Forza Horizon 6 has players hunting down a hidden treasure chest as part of the "Welcome to Japan" summer series, and the reward is 100,000 credits for anyone who can track it down.
Ohtani treasure chest location
The clue and what it actually means
Treasure hunts in Forza Horizon 6 work on a single-image clue system. Playground Games drops one screenshot, and you have to figure out where on Japan's map that location corresponds to. For the "Welcome to Japan" summer hunt, the clue image shows a treasure chest sitting near a temple, which points directly to the Kinkaku-ji temple in the Ohtani region.
Here's the thing: if you've spent time exploring Ohtani, you probably recognize that temple immediately. If not, the landmark sits northeast of Mei's house and southwest of the Horizon Festival Site, which gives you a solid anchor on the map.
Getting to the chest without losing time
The route to the chest is off-road, which is worth knowing before you roll up in something low and stiff. From the main road between Mei's house and the Festival Site, look for a trail that branches north. That trail leads directly to a lake behind the temple.
The temple entrance is marked by a road with yellow walls. Follow it around the lake rather than trying to cut through the garden directly.
Once you follow the path around the lake behind the Kinkaku-ji temple, the chest appears. Drive into it to collect your 100,000 credits instantly.
Collecting the 100,000 credit chest
Why the treasure hunt is worth your time this season
Seasonal activities in Forza Horizon 6 are time-limited, so the "Welcome to Japan" summer window is the only opportunity to grab this particular chest and its credit reward. 100,000 credits is a meaningful bump toward new cars, upgrades, or cosmetics, especially for players still building out their garage.
The treasure hunt also ties into the broader seasonal playlist, meaning completing it contributes to your overall series progress. Players chasing playlist completion percentages will want to tick this one off sooner rather than later before the season rotates.
For players who want to keep collecting free cars beyond the seasonal chest, the Forza Horizon 6 treasure car locations guide covers all 9 hidden vehicles scattered across Japan's map, including the path to the Treasure Hunter achievement. If you're specifically after the 1991 Nissan Figaro, the Nissan Figaro guide has the exact parking lot location and everything you need to claim it free.
