There are many temples here in Kamakura and one of my favourites is Myohon-ji.It is tucked away in the mountains and away from the tourist trail so it is usually very quiet and peaceful. I go to church quite often as I am a Christian but coming to these temples which are totally surrounded by nature give me a different kind of "peace". They have the power to totally cleanse my mind and I am left with a very still and calm "self", free of any ill thoughts. (As I write this I realize that when I am in church to pray,it has more to do with the heart rather than the mind.)
It is interesting though that I am never musically inspired in these surroundings. Only silence seems appropriate.