After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's finest school of fencing. To prove his valor and skill, he walks deliberately into ambushes set up by the school's followers. While Otsu waits, Akemi also seeks him, expressing her desires directly. Meanwhile, Takezo is observed by Sasaki Kojiro, a brilliant young fighter, confident he can dethrone Takezo. After leaving Kyoto in triumph, Takezo declares his love for Otsu, but in a way that dishonors her and shames him. Once again, he leaves alone.
Unfortunately the movie Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Hiroshi Inagaki | Director |
| Production | Kazuo Takimura | Producer |
| Writing | Tokuhei Wakao | Writer |
| Writing | Hiroshi Inagaki | Writer |
| Writing | Hideji Hōjō | Theatre Play |
| Writing | Eiji Yoshikawa | Novel |
| Sound | Ikuma Dan | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Jun Yasumoto | Cinematography |
| Editing | Hideshi Ohi | Editor |
| Art | Makoto Sono | Set Decoration |
| Art | Kisaku Ito | Production Design |
| Directing | Jun Fukuda | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Chôshichirô Mikami | Sound |
| Crew | Tukuho Gosai | Choreographer |
| Crew | Yoshio Sugino | Choreographer |
