You can see information about Kyoto area on the web, for example,

• MAGOnoTE, a web managed by Kyoto city tourism association
• Official Kyoto Travel Guide
• Bus and Train Veteran, bus and train route search, information, some maps and guides in Kyoto area

and you can obtain Apps for smartphones in the following sites:

iTunes APP

• App to stay in Kyoto
• Arukumachi KYOTO route planner (English, Japanese)

Android APP

• Official app “KYOTO Trip+” by Kyoto prefecture
• Arukumachi KYOTO route planner (English,Japanese)
• App “Kyoto offline map and…” by hikersbay

SIM Cards for phones

You can buy a So-net prepaid LTE/3G sim card for your phones in Japan. Prices are from 3,200 JPY.
Please check the places where to buy before you come to Japan.

Free Wifi at Kyoto

Kyoto city authorities provide a free wifi service.
Registration is required in advance, and a password will be sent to your e-mail address.

For more information about free wifi in Japan, please see nippon.com.