Discover Imai Sokyu & Tea Merchant Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In the early stages of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Naoe embarks on a quest for vengeance against the masked individuals responsible for her father's death. You can choose to begin this journey with the Golden Teppo. Here’s a detailed guide on how to find Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

Your quest to find Imai Sokyu begins with limited clues:

• He is located in western Settsu.
• He is in southwestern Sakai.

Navigate your world map to the city of Sakai. If you have scouts at your disposal, you can press the square button to deploy them in the southwestern part of the city, which will lead you directly to Imai Sokyu. Without scouts, make your way to Sakai and head to the Money Changer District. Use the L2 button to scan your surroundings, and look for a blue dot indicating Imai Sokyu’s location.

Following this, you’ll engage in a short sequence where you tail Imai Sokyu. This will culminate in a conversation at a teahouse, providing Naoe with crucial information about her next steps.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

Next, you need to locate the tea merchant, who is conveniently near where you met Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern part of Sakai and again use the L2 button to scan the area. The blue dot will guide you to the tea merchant.

Finding the tea merchant is essential for progressing in the quest and learning the basics of the tea ceremony, which brings Naoe one step closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

That covers everything you need to know about locating Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including guides on difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, be sure to visit The Escapist.