While the conbini breakfast is great, it’s nice to book the hotel breakfast is good to have for at least a few days. You get a lot more fibre eating the salads.
Day trips are a great way to spend time in smaller towns. Just make sure you are not spending more than 45 minutes to 1 hour each way. Nara and Uji were perfect for a day trip from Kyoto.
Shops in smaller towns close by 5, and very few are open until 6. Saw this in Uji, Takayama.
Weirdly, some highly rated cafes and restaurants close by 7 in busy Kyoto areas too. If you are a vegetarian and your options are limited, definitely plan ahead.