Genshin Impact's A Little Fox's Daydream Guide

Genshin Impact’s 2026 Enchanted Tales of the Mikawa Festival has taken Inazuma by storm, bringing together fan-favorite characters like Sangonomiya Kokomi and a brand-new playable unit: Yumemizuki Mizuki, an Anemo Catalyst user and Yumekui-Baku youkai with the ability to consume dreams and nightmares. At the heart of the festival is A Little Fox’s Daydream, a whimsical mini-game co-created by Mizuki and Kokomi that tasks players with guiding a tiny fox through obstacle courses to reach a ramen stall. But with five increasingly challenging stages, how can Travelers master every twist and turn?

Stage 1: The Gentle Introduction

The first stage is designed to teach players the core mechanic of the mini-game: switching between two Dreamscape states—Nightmares and Sweet Dreams—that alter the environment. Obstacles that block the fox in one state may disappear in the other, and vice versa. Here’s how to clear it:

1. Start in Sweet Dreams, where a large obstacle blocks the fox’s path. Switch to Nightmares to make the obstacle vanish, then jump over a small gap.

2. Switch back to Sweet Dreams to cross a massive gap that only appears in Nightmares.

3. Return to Nightmares to collect the first Fried Tofu (a hidden collectible) at the end of the path, then switch to Sweet Dreams to reach the torii gate above the platform.

4. In the second area, toggle between states multiple times to navigate holes and collect a magatama, which unlocks a door to the next section.

5. In the final area, avoid a Gloom Shroom: it chases the fox in Nightmares but sleeps in Sweet Dreams. Collect the second Fried Tofu in Nightmares, then switch to Sweet Dreams to reach the ramen stall.

Stage 2: Moving Tiles and Naruto Tiles

Stage 2 ramps up the difficulty by introducing moving platforms and Naruto Tiles—special tiles that change direction based on the current Dreamscape. Follow these steps to succeed:

1. Start in Sweet Dreams, where a huge gap blocks progress. Switch to Nightmares to use a moving platform to reach the next platform.

2. Switch to Sweet Dreams and wait for a moving platform to lift the fox to a torii gate, but do not enter it yet.

3. On the upper floor, wait for a moving platform to reach a floating Fried Tofu. Switch to Nightmares to collect it, which drops the fox back to the bottom. Repeat steps 1 and 2, then enter the torii gate.

4. In the second area, use Naruto Tiles to navigate holes and collect a Fried Tofu below the torii gate, then use the tiles again to reach the gate.

5. In the final area, cross moving tiles (gray tiles appear in both states; yellow tiles only in Sweet Dreams) to collect the last Fried Tofu in Nightmares, then switch to Sweet Dreams to reach the ramen stall.

Stage 3: Hostile Enemies

Stage 3 adds two new foes: the Ramen Master and Squirrel Worker. Both are docile in Sweet Dreams but hostile in Nightmares, where they will chase the fox. Here’s how to outsmart them:

1. Start in Sweet Dreams to keep the Ramen Master stationary. Collect the Fried Tofu at the bottom, then switch to Nightmares.

2. Wait for the Ramen Master to drop to the floor, then immediately switch to Sweet Dreams to use it as a foothold to reach the torii gate.

3. In the second area, switch to Nightmares to lure the Ramen Master as a foothold to collect a Fried Tofu, then use the Squirrel Worker (in Sweet Dreams) to reach a magatama and the torii gate.

4. In the final area, toggle between states to navigate gaps, collect the last Fried Tofu, then switch to Sweet Dreams to reach the ramen stall.

Stage 4: Complex Puzzles

Stage 4 combines Naruto Tiles, hostile enemies, and a new puzzle: controlling a Squirrel Worker to collect magatama. Follow this walkthrough:

1. Use Naruto Tiles to navigate gaps, collect a Fried Tofu, and reach the first torii gate.

2. In the second area, switch to Nightmares to lure the Ramen Master away from a Fried Tofu, then use it as a foothold to reach a higher platform. Lure two Ramen Masters to pressure plates to unlock a door, then use the second Ramen Master to reach the torii gate.

3. In the final area, control the Squirrel Worker by toggling Dreamscapes to collect three magatama: switch to Sweet Dreams to make it drop a level, then Nightmares to stop it from falling further and change its direction. Repeat to collect all three magatama, which unlocks the gate to the ramen stall.

Stage 5: The Ultimate Challenge

The final stage is the hardest, combining every mechanic from previous stages. Here’s how to conquer it:

1. Switch to Nightmares to lure a Gloom Shroom left, then switch to Sweet Dreams to walk past the sleeping shroom. Switch back to Nightmares to jump to a higher platform.

2. Use the Squirrel Worker (in Sweet Dreams) as a foothold to reach the top floor, where a wall disappears in Nightmares. Lure two Gloom Shrooms away from the path to progress.

3. Drop through a hole to collect a hidden Fried Tofu, then enter the torii gate.

4. In the next area, use Naruto Tiles to drop Ramen Masters into compartments, luring each to step on a pressure plate to unlock a gate and collect a Fried Tofu.

5. In the final area, outrun moving platforms while toggling Dreamscapes to clear the path, then reach the ramen stall to complete the stage.

For players still stuck on tricky sections, a full video showcase of all stages is available at the top of the official event guide. With this walkthrough, even the most challenging parts of A Little Fox’s Daydream are within reach—so grab your fox and get ready to earn festival rewards!