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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

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!…
25 August 2021
3 mins

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…
12 August 2021
3 mins

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…
23 June 2021
3 mins

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…
16 June 2021
4 mins

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!…
25 January 2021
4 mins

By Invitation Only: Exclusive Buddhist Cuisine, Fucha Ryori

Discover the exclusive Fucha Ryori Buddhist vegetarian cuisine at Kyoto’s Manpuku-ji….
30 December 2020
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