Ilse Montald

Based in Kyoto, where there’s always something new to discover. I love collecting shrine/temple seals and sampling new menus.

Articles by Ilse Montald

3 mins,

25 August 2021

Kyoto’s Pistachio and Cherry Parfait in a Nutshell

Visit Kyoto’s renowned chocolatier BEL AMER, and try out their new summer special, the Pistachio and Cherry Parfait!

Ilse Montald

Food 🍽

3 mins,

12 August 2021

Limited-edition Goods at the Nyanko-sensei Fair at Kiddy Land!

The chain store Kiddy Land regularly releases collaborations with cute mascot characters and sells limited-edition goods, let’s take a look

Ilse Montald

Shopping & Lifestyle 🛍

3 mins,

23 June 2021

Yoshiminedera Temple: Hydrangeas in the Clouds above Kyoto

Visit Yoshiminedera Temple during the rainy season to see its colourful hydrangeas, and get a magnificent view of Kyoto City

Ilse Montald

Historic Sites & Heritage ⛩

3 mins,

16 June 2021

Aburi Mochi: Food for the Gods, Now Served to You!

This reporter sat down with the owner of Ichimonya to discuss its history, significance in Kyoto City, and of course

Ilse Montald

Food 🍽

4 mins,

25 January 2021

Ushi in the New Year: Lucky Cows at Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu

Explore Kyoto’s Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and try your luck at their lucky ox fortune slip lottery!

Ilse Montald

Arts & Culture 🎎, Events & Festivals 🎆, Historic Sites & Heritage ⛩

4 mins,

30 December 2020

By Invitation Only: Exclusive Buddhist Cuisine, Fucha Ryori

Discover the exclusive Fucha Ryori Buddhist vegetarian cuisine at Kyoto’s Manpuku-ji.

Ilse Montald

Food 🍽

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