Jushiro is played by Shintarô Katsu's real-life brother, Tomisaburô Wakayama, who would later star in the Lone Wolf and Cub series of films (produced by Katsu).
This is the sixth of 26 films to star Shintaro Katsu as Zatoichi.
This is the second Zatoichi film in which Tomisaburo Wakayama. The first Zatoichi film to feature Wakayama was 'The Tale of Zatoichi Continues' (1962). While he plays a different character in both films, he acts alongside his real life brother in both films, Shintaro Katsu.
This is the first Zatoichi film in which our protagonist fights against a mounted opponent.
Zatoichi's katana is a shikomizue. This is a sword which is concealed within a wooden cane, thus the cane itself is both handle and scabbard.