The large approximately 25 meter tall tree that rises up from near the entrance to the temple approach is known as 'Bugyosugi' and is said to have been planted by TAIRA No Kiyomori, who was appointed 'Zoei Bugyo' (Temple Administrator).
この、金剛院の参道の入り口付近にそびえる、高さ約25メートルの巨大な木は「奉行杉」と呼ばれ、同院の造営奉行を命じられた忠盛が植えたとの言い伝えがあるものである。