

Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
Zatoichi's trek through 88 temples to atone for his violent past is interrupted as he stumbles into a village terrorized by a violent yakuza boss.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1966
- Original title
- 座頭市海を渡る
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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Zatoichi the Fugitive
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Zatoichi on the Road
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
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Adventures of Zatoichi
1964 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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Zatoichi the Outlaw
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Zatoichi Challenged
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives
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Samaritan Zatoichi
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Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
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New Tale of Zatoichi
1963 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
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Samaritan Zatoichi
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Adventures of Zatoichi
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Zatoichi's Revenge
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
Watch Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), and Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
Next in the series: Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967), Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), and Zatoichi Challenged (1967).
Is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Zatoichi's Pilgrimage have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi's Pilgrimage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi's Pilgrimage yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage on?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
If you liked Zatoichi's Pilgrimage, try Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert, Zatoichi's Vengeance.
Who directed Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro and stars Shintarō Katsu, Michiyo Yasuda, Kunie Tanaka.