It is said that the national treasure that is handed down in the temple, "Shigisan Engi" (legends of Mt. Shigi) was established in the late Heian period in 12th century, and it is recognized as a representative work among Japanese picture scrolls.
寺に伝わる国宝『信貴山縁起』は、平安時代後期、12世紀の成立とされ、日本の絵巻物の代表作とされている。