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

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 have the option to begin your journey with the Golden Teppo. Here's a detailed guide on how to locate Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

To find Imai Sokyu, you’ll start with the following clues:

• He is located in western Settsu.
• He is in the southwestern part of Sakai.

Navigate to the city of Sakai on your world map. If you have scouts at your disposal, press the square button to send them to the southwestern area of the city, which will help you pinpoint Imai Sokyu's exact location. If scouts are unavailable, travel to Sakai and head to the Money Changer District. Use the L2 button to scan your surroundings, and you'll spot a blue dot indicating Imai Sokyu's position.

Following this, you'll engage in a short sequence where you tail Imai Sokyu. This will lead to a conversation in a teahouse, providing Naoe with crucial information for her next objective.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

Next, you need to find the tea merchant, who is conveniently located near your meeting spot with Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern part of Sakai and once again use the L2 button to scan the area for a blue dot, which will guide you to the tea merchant.

Locating the tea merchant allows you to progress further in the quest, where Naoe will learn the essentials of the tea ceremony, bringing you closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

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