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

In the early stages of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Naoe embarks on a quest to track down the masked assailants responsible for her father's death. You have the option to begin this 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

Your search for Imai Sokyu begins with limited but crucial clues:

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

To pinpoint his location, navigate to the city of Sakai on your world map. If you have scouts at your disposal, you can press the square button to deploy them to the southwestern part of the city, which will directly lead you 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 you'll notice a blue dot indicating Imai Sokyu's position.

Following this, you'll engage in a short sequence where you tail Imai Sokyu, culminating in a conversation within a teahouse. Here, Naoe will gather vital information for her next objective.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

Next, your mission leads you to find the tea merchant, conveniently located near where you encountered Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern area of Sakai and again, use the L2 button to scan for the blue dot that marks the tea merchant's location.

Locating the tea merchant advances your quest, allowing Naoe to learn the intricacies of the tea ceremony, bringing you one step closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

That concludes our guide on finding Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more in-depth tips and information, including a comprehensive look at the game's difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, be sure to visit The Escapist.