Trappist Monastery
Japan’s First Catholic Monastery for Men
Founded in 1896, Trappist Monastery has a history spanning nearly 130 years.
A peaceful, tree-lined avenue guides visitors toward the monastery for about 200 meters. Towering Japanese cedars and poplars rise overhead, while soft sunlight filters through the leaves. As you walk along the path, the only sound you’ll hear is the gentle rustling of branches—an experience that quietly draws you away from the noise of everyday life.
The monastery grounds are filled with a serene, sacred atmosphere shaped by a life devoted to prayer and work.
At the on-site shop, visitors can find cookies, cultured butter, and butter candies carefully made by the monks. A must-try is the monastery’s signature soft-serve ice cream, made with rich Trappist butter, offering a smooth, creamy texture and a delicate, lingering flavor.
About a 20-minute walk behind the monastery lies the Lourdes Grotto. On clear days, visitors are rewarded with sweeping views of Mt. Hakodate, the Tsugaru Strait, and even the distant Tsugaru Peninsula.
As this is a monastery for men, the interior is not open to women. However, visitors can still enjoy peaceful scenery along the tree-lined paths and surrounding walking trails, while experiencing the monastery’s tranquil atmosphere throughout the seasons.
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- Postal code
- 〒049-0283
- Address
- 北海道北斗市三ツ石392
- Telephone Number
- 0138-75-2108
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- Dec. 25, Year-end and New Year holidays
- Car Park
- 30 spaces, free
- Directions
- ● By car: About 30 minutes from JR Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
● By car: About 40 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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