Muraki Jinja

 Modern day Muraki Jinja is where Nobunaga placed his headquarters during the Battle of Muraki 1554. During the time of Nobunaga the Shrine was known as Tsushima Jinja (Tennosan). When the Shrine was built is still unknown. That being said, there is records showing the Tsushima/Muraki Shrine was rebuilt in 1491. By 1913 Tsushima (Tennosan) was renamed Muraki Jinja.

During the Battle of Muraki, Tsushima (Tennosan, Nobunaga's headquarters) was less than a mile southwest of Muraki Castle. Nobunaga attacked the south side. Mizuno Nobumoto attacked the east side, and Nobunaga's uncle, Oda Nobumitsu attacked the west side. Nobunaga's use of firearms was crucial for his victory at Muraki.

Other facts: Support from his father-in-law, Saito Dosan placing Ando Morinari's troops at Shiga and Tabata helped. Nobunaga's quick crossing of the sea, Nobunaga's use of firearms (vital for his victory), and Nobunaga's leadership. The Battle of Muraki 1554 paved the for the Battle of Okehazama 1560 which six years later.

Nobunaga no tame!