Free Wi-Fi points around the city of Kyoto, Japan were significantly increased with the intention to provide convenient internet access for locals, business travellers and particularly tourists. Free Wi-Fi is now available at 385 locations, including 297 bus stops and 78 “Seven Eleven” convenience stores.
There are two forms of free Wi-Fi on offer; visitors can find either a “3 Hours Free” point or a “7 Days Free” point. Tourists can search for the blue and purple symbols around the city.
The Wi-Fi is accessed through on the search for the SSID on a smartphone or device, a good way to be KYOTO_WiFi01 or KYOTO_WiFi02 after which obtaining a guest code from the scannable QR code at the nearby purple or blue tag or sending an e-mail to the address provided. Once guests are allocated a guest code, they’re able to simply log-in after which free Wi-Fi is out there.
Since June 2012, in a push to maintain with international standards for business and leisure travellers, Kyoto City has gradually been putting in place free Wi-Fi spots at bus stops, major subway stations, vending machines, public facilities and seven-eleven convenient stores and this announcement is the newest step within the process. The ultimate aim is to eventually set-up 630 free Wi-Fi spots.