Nestled in the lush mountains of eastern Nara, Enjōji Temple overlooks a traditional Japanese garden and houses an array of Buddhist statuary, including a statue of Dainichi Buddha by the master sculptor Unkei (1150–1223). Temple records indicate that Enjōji was founded in 1026 by the monk Myōzen (dates unknown), and its precious cultural assets have survived centuries of turbulent history.