Emm.....I never used this kind of thing since first time I touch Japan.

When I first touch in Japan also my first time.
That time was Year 1995
That time no laptop , no google map , no handphone.

As long you got do homework. Enough homework.....you totally no need pocket wifi

wow thanks bro. will consider stopping at uji on my way back from nara to kyoto, if time permits

Can't wait to experience Japan, haha

Aiyaa....For me will be....What? Japan again?  Seriously? 
Boring la

So envy!!! Hahahah...share your trip when you come back

I've added this morning, you check and see

The best way for sightseeing around kyoto would be bus with their one day pass, so kyoto tower would be the choice cuz is just opposite kyoto station. As for mystays shijo is nearby nishiki market, which is nice for food hunting.

just a suggestion, for sightseeing at kyoto:

~ day 1: start from kiyomizu n walk until ginkaku. u'll pass thru nanzen temple, philosopher path n etc. then take bus n finish of at kinkaku

~ day 2: arashiyama n take the train to fushimi inari

should cover all main place in kyoto within ample time unless u have better idea

The best way for sightseeing around kyoto would be bus with their one day pass, so kyoto tower would be the choice cuz is just opposite kyoto station. As for mystays shijo is nearby nishiki market, which is nice for food hunting.

i stay nearby shijo last week. theres a few train stations and many bus stops around the area. if you can quickly get used to the train and bus map there, you will almost never need to go to kyoto station for bus or trains. the bus there very efficient with announcement at every stop informing any tourist attractions or train lines nearby.

i took buses and trains from shijo when i visit north, east and west area of kyoto. only time i go to kyoto station is to visit bic camera or going in/out of kyoto. that also just less than 5 minutes train ride from shijo station. mystay shijo is nearby the main junction between 2 shopping districts, walking distance in a straight road to gion area passing by the shopping area and nishiki market

but then i agree with others, kyoto tower is very very nearby kyoto station, a starting/ending point for many bus routes.

for those bus stop without any tourist attraction or train lines, the bus stop name announcement would be in japanese.
for others, there's english announcement.
inside the bus, there's a monitor above the driver, the monitor will write the next bus stop in english only.

stay in ryokan instead. kyoto is like traditional japan mah, so hotel also try traditional one lo

Kyoto tower la...easy for u to go next destination.
No need to carry ur heavy luggage far2 hehehe
oso ok since ur not going to ginkaku.
make sure u allocate more time at arashiyama.
is the most magical place i ever been.

Alot. But only I know

Novermber Tips of the Months Been Update at page 1

Nothing Special. Hope you guys like it.  Can having a great lunch while enjoying Arashiyama

Haha,
lastlovesong & JooSeng should able to give you tips.
Specially lastlovesong. He just back from Kyoto. Memory still very fresh 

I also want to know