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 to avenge her father by tracking down the masked individuals responsible for his death. You can kickstart this mission 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 these clues:

• He is located in western Settsu.
• He can be found in southwestern Sakai.

Navigate to the city of Sakai on your world map. If you have scouts at your disposal, you can quickly locate Imai Sokyu by pressing the square button to have them scout the southwestern area of the city. Without scouts, make your way to Sakai and head directly to the Money Changer District. Use the L2 button to scan your surroundings, and look for a blue dot indicating Imai Sokyu's position.

Once you spot the blue dot, follow Imai Sokyu through a short sequence, which will lead you to a teahouse. Here, you'll engage in a conversation that provides Naoe with crucial information for her next objective.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

After dealing with Imai Sokyu, your next task is to find the tea merchant. Conveniently, the tea merchant is located near where you met Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern part of Sakai and use the L2 button again to scan for a blue dot, guiding you to the tea merchant.

Locating the tea merchant will advance your quest, allowing Naoe to learn the art of the tea ceremony, a step 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, information, and a comprehensive guide on the game's difficulty settings, as well as how to romance Katsuhime, be sure to check out The Escapist.