In the early stages of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, Naoe embarks on a quest to track down the masked individuals responsible for her father's death. As you begin this journey, you have the option to start 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 need to follow these clues:

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

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 help you pinpoint Imai Sokyu's exact location. If scouts are not an option, head directly to Sakai and make your way to the Money Changer District. Use the L2 button to scan your surroundings, and you should spot a blue dot indicating Imai Sokyu's position.

Once you locate him, you'll need to follow Imai Sokyu, leading to a sequence that ends in a teahouse where Naoe will gain crucial information about her next objective.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

After dealing with Imai Sokyu, your next task is to find the tea merchant. Fortunately, they are located close to where you encountered Imai Sokyu. Proceed to the northern part of Sakai and again use the L2 button to scan your surroundings for the blue dot marking the tea merchant's location.

Finding the tea merchant will further your quest and allow Naoe to learn the basics of the tea ceremony, bringing you closer to acquiring the Golden Teppo.

That concludes our guide on how to find Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including insights on difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, be sure to visit The Escapist.