In the vicinity of Mt. Kongo, historic sites that are associated with Masashige including Chihaya-jo Castle which used to be the castle of Masashige KUSUNOKI, a hero of Taiheiki (The Record of the Great Peace), Kamiakasaka-jo Castle, sites of Shimoakasaka-jo Castle, and his birth place are scattered.
金剛山周辺には太平記の英雄楠木正成の城であった千早城、上赤坂城、下赤坂城の城跡や楠公誕生地など、正成ゆかりの史跡が点在している。