Best non touristy place to stay in Kyoto or Osaka

I want to stay in either location but I’d like to get a place near a train stop and not jam packed full of tourists. I’ll be going Oct 2nd through the 9th and I want a “home base” so to speak to do my adventures and come back to. One hotel, 3 to 5 days max. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!

I plan to hit Mt Fuji

Universal Studios

A shrine or two

Some good restaurants

Do some shopping

And possibly the Zoo/ Aquarium/ or a local exhibit

It would be really great to get a tattoo from a local artist while I’m there. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as well…

by CaramelThundah