How to choose bike for everyday life use (student)?

There are so many types of bikes and I wonder which one I should buy for using in everyday life? I am going to study at Kyoto(Japan) and I think I should have bike for riding to university and doing routine (like buying food, visit friends etc.) and some touring around the city.

I think Kyoto have a lot of valley (don’t sure in the city) I am girl, 155 cm height. So, lightweight is good but I don’t is it important for routine use? And is gear important? Could anyone give me advice about what type of bike I should buy and what should I concern when buying?

Thank you very much in advance!


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