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 masked assailants. You have the option to begin this journey with the Golden Teppo, and here's how you can locate Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant to progress in the game.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

Your clues to find Imai Sokyu are sparse but crucial: he is located in the western part of Settsu and the southwestern section of Sakai. Navigate to 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, quickly pinpointing Imai Sokyu's whereabouts. Without scouts, make your way to Sakai and head to the Money Changer District. Use the L2 button to scan the area; a blue dot will guide you to Imai Sokyu.

Following Imai Sokyu will lead to a short sequence where you trail him to a teahouse. Here, Naoe will engage in a conversation, gathering vital information for her next move.

Assassin's Creed Tea Merchant Location

Next, you need to locate the tea merchant, who is conveniently near where you encountered Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern area of Sakai and once again, press and hold L2 to scan your surroundings. Look for the blue dot that will lead you directly to the tea merchant.

Meeting the tea merchant is essential for Naoe to learn the basics of the tea ceremony, propelling her closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo and advancing in her quest.

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