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's murder by tracking down the masked culprits. You have the option to begin your journey with the Golden Teppo. Here's a detailed guide on locating Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Imai Sokyu Location

Your quest to find Imai Sokyu starts with two vital clues:

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

Navigate to the city of Sakai on your world map. If you have scouts at your disposal, press the square button to deploy them to the southwestern part of the city, and they'll pinpoint Imai Sokyu's location for you. Without scouts, make your way directly 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 whereabouts.

Following the blue dot will lead you into a sequence where you tail Imai Sokyu. This pursuit will culminate in a teahouse conversation, providing Naoe with crucial information about her next target.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Tea Merchant Location

After meeting with Imai Sokyu, your next task is to find the tea merchant. Fortunately, this merchant is not far from your previous location. Travel to the northern part of Sakai and once again, hold down the L2 button to scan the area. The blue dot will guide you to the tea merchant.

Locating the tea merchant will advance your quest, allowing Naoe to learn the art of the tea ceremony, bringing you one step closer to acquiring the Golden Teppo.

That concludes your guide to finding Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more in-depth tips and information on the game, including strategies for different difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, be sure to visit The Escapist.