SunnyinKyoto | Kyoto Travel

Things you NEED to know before dining at a Japanese restaurant. 🍱🥢 🧻 Oshibori — The wet towel is for your hands only. Not your face or neck! 🔔 Ordering — There's no table server waiting on you. Raise your hand and say "Sumimasen!" or press the call button. 🥂 Kanpai — Always keep your glass lower than the older person's when clinking. It's a sign of respect. 🙏 Itadakimasu — Before eating, put your hands together and say "Itadakimasu." It means "thank you for this meal." 🥢 Chopsticks — Don't pull bowls, don't point, and NEVER pass food chopstick to chopstick. This is associated with a funeral ritual in Japan. Can't use them? Just ask for a fork! 🚫 No outside food or drinks — Always order from the restaurant. Even bringing your own seasoning is considered rude. 💺 Posture — Keep your elbows off the table and support your bowl with your free hand. ✨ Gochisousama — When you finish, say "Gochisousama deshita." It's the Japanese way of saying thank you for the meal. Save this before your Japan trip! 📌 #Japantrip #japaneseculture #japantrip #kyototravel #fyp

Shrine or Temple? ⛩️🏯 Here is the easiest way to tell them apart! Many travelers visit Kyoto and see beautiful traditional buildings, but did you know they serve completely different purposes? ⛩️ Shrines (Shinto) Look for the Torii gate at the entrance! It marks the boundary between the human world and the sacred realm. Shinto is Japan's native religion, believing that gods exist in nature (trees, water, stones). There are no statues inside the main hall. How to pray: 2 bows, 2 claps, 1 bow. 👏 It's a place to show gratitude for the present and pray for the future (like New Year's visits or celebrating a child's growth). 🏯 Temples (Buddhism) No Torii gates here! You will find statues of Buddha inside the main hall. How to pray: Just quietly put your hands together. 🙏 Buddhism has a strong connection to the afterlife. People pray for the peaceful rest of souls, which is why most funerals and graves in Japan are Buddhist. So, Shrines are for the living, and Temples are for the souls. Which one do you feel more connected to? Let me know in the comments! 👇 Save this post so you know exactly what to do on your next Kyoto trip! 📌 #kyototrip #japantrip #temples #shrines #fyp

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In Japan some stores leave their products outside on the street! 👀🇯🇵 You might have noticed this especially in the busy shopping districts. You can look at something, and if you want to buy it you bring it inside and pay! 😌☝️ What would happen in your country? Would this work? Let me know in the comments! #Japan #JapaneseCulture #LifeInJapan #Kyoto #fyp

Kyoto isn’t just about matcha 🍵 I found this unique senbei cafe and it completely surprised me. Crispy senbei, but also fluffy matcha pancakes, lattes, and even onigiri with senbei inside 👀 I’ve never seen anything like this before. If you’re in Kyoto and want something a little different for a coffee break, this spot is definitely worth checking out. 📍Koeto Soeto (4 min walk from Sanjo Station) @KOETO SOETO #Kyoto #kyototrip #japanesesweets #matcha #fyp

Traveling to Kyoto? ✈️🇯🇵 These are some helpful things to know for when you visit the city! ⛩️ Keep the next things in mind: You might see a lot of beef restaurants. 🥩🔥 Some places only accept cash. 💵 Be respectful of Maiko & Geiko. The buses in Kyoto are different than in other cities in Japan. 🚌 Save this video for your next trip! #kyototrip #kyoto #japantrip #japaneseculture #fyp

I never thought I’d share my skincare like this, but here we are🤍 For years, my skin was my biggest struggle breakouts, pores, redness, inner dryness… I tried everything. Lasers, facials, even treatments in Korea. But nothing really lasted. This routine with Incellderm is the first thing that made me feel like my skin is actually improving long-term. What I love about it is the main ingredient: Centella Asiatica 🌿 It’s known for: ・calming inflammation and redness ・helping with acne and breakouts ・strengthening the skin barrier ・deep hydration ・supporting collagen (so skin looks firmer and more lifted) It’s also often used for sensitive skin and conditions like eczema or irritation because of its soothing and repairing properties. That’s why I feel like it works for so many different skin concerns. But I also want to be real With this kind of active skincare, you might experience a “purging” or adjustment phase at the beginning. Things like: dryness / redness / peeling / breakouts This is often your skin adjusting, but everyone’s skin is different, so always listen to your skin 💖 Also, this is not the cheapest routine. But honestly, compared to all the treatments I used to do… it feels worth it. If one routine can help with acne, pores, texture, and even give a more lifted look all at once? for me, it made me rely less on treatments. If you want to try it, I linked it in this post💖 https://sunny032.riman.com/ ⚠️ If you purchase through my link, make sure to set your country (top right of the website) before checking out. And if you buy through my link and have any questions or concerns, feel free to DM me anytime I’m always happy to help 🫶🏻 #skincare #skincareroutine #glassskin #skincareessentials #fyp

Mochi, Dango, Daifuku… what’s the difference? 🍡🇯🇵 They might look similar, but they’re actually NOT the same 🤯 Even though they come from similar ingredients, the type of rice and how they’re made is slightly different—so the texture and taste change more than you’d expect. Have you ever tried any of them? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #mochi #LearnOnTikTok #japanesefood #japaneseculture #fyp

You guys loved my Donki video, so I made Part 2 🇯🇵✨ If you’re visiting Japan, Don Quijote is a beauty paradise. You can find viral skincare, amazing makeup, and even supplements all in one place. Before anyone says anything. yes, a lot of these are Korean cosmetics. But honestly, Japanese girls use Korean beauty products all the time, so this is very real-life beauty shopping in Japan. Here are some of my recent Donki favorites that I actually use. 🛍 Products in this video • d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum (face mist) • VT PDRN Essence Capsules • 2AN Eyeshadow Palette • Judy Doll Highlight & Contour • LAKA Prep Lip Mask • VT Reedle Shot (micro-needle booster serum) • d’Alba Tone-Up Base (color correcting primer) • UHA Mikakuto Gummy Supplements #donquixote #japantrip #shoppinginjapan #kyototrip #fyp

Let’s learn Japanese that you can actually use in Japan 🇯🇵 You don’t need to speak perfect Japanese to travel here. Just a few simple phrases can make your trip smoother and help you connect with locals. Here are 4 phrases that are incredibly useful while traveling in Japan: ① ___ はどこですか？ (Where is ___?) ② ___ ください (___ please/ an I get a ___?) ③ ___ 大丈夫です (It’s okay / No thank you) ④ ___ までお願いします (Can you take me to ___?) Even trying a few words in Japanese can make a big difference. Save this for your trip to Japan ✈️ #learnjapanese #japanesephrases #japantrip #japanese #fyp

Did you know you can see cherry blossoms in Kyoto as early as March? This spot in Yodo is famous for its beautiful Kawazu Sakura, an early-blooming cherry blossom with a deeper pink color than most sakura. Just 30 minutes from Gion-Shijo by train, you’ll find more than 300 cherry blossom trees lining the peaceful canal. And of course… I had to try a sakura mochi too 🍡🌸 Looking at cherry blossoms and enjoying sakura mochi is one of the best ways to experience spring in Japan. If you’re visiting Kyoto in early spring, this hidden spot is definitely worth checking out. Save this for your Kyoto cherry blossom trip 🌸 #kyoto #cherryblossom #kyotojapan #kyototrip #fyp

If you think Japanese tea = matcha, you’ve only seen a fraction of it 🍵 What surprised me most wasn’t just the taste — it was how much intention exists behind every step. Shading techniques. Regional differences. Temperature control down to the degree. Even timing changes the texture and depth. Some teas are meant to refresh you. Some are meant to slow you down. Some feel almost like you’re drinking pure umami. The more I learn, the more I realize Japanese tea isn’t simple — it’s incredibly precise. And I love that there’s always more to discover. 📍 @kyoto_mandaracha #matcha #teaceremony #japanesetea #kyototrip #fyp

25 courses. One unforgettable night. 🍣🇯🇵 This wasn’t just dinner. It was a full performance, with every dish prepared right in front of us. The omakase dinner course is ¥22,000 per person. Honestly, worth every yen. If you’re in Kyoto and looking for a next-level omakase experience, don’t miss this.✨ 📍 @okeya_kyoto Kiyamachi area, Kyoto #Japan #Food #JapaneseFood #Sushi #Kyoto

Don’t just buy a souvenir in Osaka. Make one!☝🏻 I went to Daruma Club to make my very own Daruma for the first time😊 Sat there practicing my kanji like I was 9 again🤣 Struggled more than I expected! On Daruma, you paint one eye when you set your goal.✅ The other one stays blank until it actually happens. If you’re coming to Osaka, do something you’ll look at months later and remember why you did it.😌 @DARUMA CLUB #Osaka #Experience #Daruma #japaneseculture #fyp

20-course omakase. For lunch. In Namba✨ Right in the middle of Osaka, KOKURYU is quietly serving some seriously good sushi lunch 🍣 Seasonal bites, premium cuts, perfectly balanced nigiri and somehow it doesn’t feel heavy. Osaka keeps surprising me!😆 📍 @.kokuryu Save KOKURYU for your next Japan trip🇯🇵 #Osaka #Omakase #Sushi #Japantrip #fyp

Kyoto souvenirs I actually buy as a local 🇯🇵 Not the random tourist stuff — these are the ones I genuinely recommend. Some are classic, some are underrated… all are worth it. 📍 Yuko Yatsuhashi 夕子　– You can find it at Kyoto Station and most major souvenir shops around the city. As well as Kyoto Takashimaya 📍 Malebranche (Cha no Ka) マールブランシュ– Kyoto Station,Kyoto takashimaya, Kiyomizudera, Arashiyama and their main Kitayama store. 📍 Ajari Mochi – Best from the main store near Demachiyanagi or major department stores. (Kyoto takashimaya, souvenir shops at Kyoto Shinkansen Station) 📍 Yojiya よーじや– Gion main store, Kiyomizudera, Sannenzaka, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji area. 📍 Ousu no Sato おうすの里– Gion main shop, Sannenzaka shop 📍 Ochanoko Saisai おちゃのこさいさい– Near Kiyomizu-dera & Nishiki area. Save this for your Kyoto trip ✨ #kyototrip #kyotojapan #japanshopping #whattobuyinjapan #fyp

I’m Japanese 🇯🇵 and this is Part 2. These are things we do automatically — without even realizing it. If you’ve ever felt something was “off” in Japan… this is probably why. No one teaches us. No one explains it. But everyone just knows. Does your country have something like this too?🤣 #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japan #Kyoto #fyp

I’m Japanese 🇯🇵 and these are things we all do but never explain. You don’t really understand Japanese people until you know this. Unspoken habits. Silent signals. Everyday behavior. Things we grow up understanding without ever being taught. Small actions that carry big meaning. This is the side of Japan you only notice after living here for a while. Of course this doesn’t apply to everyone — but you’ll see what I mean. Which one surprised you the most? #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #Kyoto #fyp

I tried Japanese festival street food at Yoshida Shrine, where over 800 stalls fill the path during matsuri 🇯🇵🏮 From yakisoba and karaage to chocolate bananas, taiyaki, and nostalgic character castella! Rating everything I ate and sharing what Japanese festival food actually tastes like. If you ever come to Japan, definitely give this a try😊 #japan #japanesefestival #foodreview #Kyoto #fyp

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