Where to Find Imai Sokyu & Tea Merchant in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In the early stages of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, Naoe embarks on a quest to track down the masked assassins who killed her father. If you choose to start with the Golden Teppo, your journey will lead you to Imai Sokyu and a tea merchant. Here's a detailed guide on how to find them in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

To find Imai Sokyu, you'll need to follow these clues:

• He is located in western Settsu.
• More specifically, he's in southwestern Sakai.

On your world map, navigate to the city of Sakai. If you have scouts at your disposal, press the square button to send them to the southwestern part of the city, and they will pinpoint Imai Sokyu's exact location. Without scouts, travel 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 position.

Once you locate him, you'll need to follow Imai Sokyu, which will lead to a conversation in a teahouse. This interaction will provide Naoe with crucial information about her next objective.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

After meeting Imai Sokyu, your next task is to find the tea merchant. Fortunately, they are not far from where you encountered Imai Sokyu. Head to the northern part of Sakai and again use the L2 button to scan for a blue dot, which will guide you to the tea merchant.

Finding the tea merchant will allow you to progress in the quest and learn the basics of the tea ceremony, bringing you one step closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

That's all 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.