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[spring][ Hokkaido Hakodate City]Trappistine Monastery Monastery Experience

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Located in Hakodate City, the Trappistine Monastery is known as Japan's first contemplative monastery for women. This place offers a special experience where you can forget the hustle and bustle and tune your mind in silence. The first thing visitors notice is the orderly garden and solemn atmosphere. Once you pass through the gate, you can immediately see the significance of the monastery as a place where you can experience the deep prayer life of the nuns. At the monastery, you can freely explore the front garden, and in the reference room you can learn about the lives of the nuns and the history of the monastery. Exhibits include their daily activities, handmade items, and records of famous people who visited the monastery. This allows visitors to deeply understand the role the monastery has played in local culture and history. The monastery is also surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season. The cherry blossoms in spring, the greenery of summer, the autumn leaves, and the snowy scenery in winter further enhance the monastery's quiet charm. Walking while looking at these scenery will surely purify your mind.

The charm of the Trappistine Monastery: A world of prayer amidst silence

Located in Hakodate City, the Trappistine Monastery is known as Japan's first contemplative monastery for women. This place offers a special experience where you can forget the hustle and bustle and tune your mind in silence. The first thing visitors notice is the orderly garden and solemn atmosphere. Once you pass through the gate, you can immediately see the significance of the monastery as a place where you can experience the deep prayer life of the nuns. At the monastery, you can freely explore the front garden, and in the reference room you can learn about the lives of the nuns and the history of the monastery. Exhibits include their daily activities, handmade items, and records of famous people who visited the monastery. This allows visitors to deeply understand the role the monastery has played in local culture and history. The monastery is also surrounded by nature, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery in every season. The cherry blossoms in spring, the greenery of summer, the autumn leaves, and the snowy scenery in winter further enhance the monastery's quiet charm. Walking while looking at these scenery will surely purify your mind.

Trappistine monasteries' speciality: handmade sweets imbued with prayer

One of the pleasures of visiting a monastery is buying local products. The sweets made at the monastery are loved by many visitors for their quality and taste. The most famous are the "Madalena cake" and "cookies". These are made by the nuns with love and care. The Madalena cake is characterized by its moist texture and simple sweetness, and the taste of the quality of the ingredients stands out. The cookies, meanwhile, have a rich buttery flavor and are so popular that many visitors buy them in bulk. These products are also perfect as souvenirs and help you share Japanese monastic culture with your friends and family. The monastery's shop also offers other items rooted in the lives of the nuns. For example, there are original handmade goods and products made with locally produced materials, allowing visitors to get a special item while experiencing the spirit of the monastery. Purchasing such products also helps support the monastery's activities.

deeper experience on special days: participating in a Trappistine monastery event

At the Trappistine monastery, you can have a deeper experience through certain events. On important Christian days such as Christmas and Easter, prayer gatherings are held that visitors can also participate in. At these events, you will be moved by the solemn prayers and beautiful hymns offered by the nuns. When participating in an event, you can gain a deeper understanding by learning in advance about the meaning of the prayers and the activities at the monastery. During special events, the monastery's tranquility and sacred atmosphere are further enhanced, allowing visitors to forget their usual busyness and feel peace of mind. In addition, the nuns may prepare special gifts for events. These are precious items that contain their gratitude and allow you to experience the warmth unique to the monastery. Such events are a great opportunity to visit the monastery. The Trappistine monastery is not just a tourist destination. It is a place that not only exposes you to history and culture, but also provides a valuable experience that heals your heart and allows you to reexamine your life. Visitors will be able to spend unforgettable times in this special place.

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