Kyoto & Osaka from Albany, 14 – 23 Nov: £2,953 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £59 per person below the typical fare on this route
- THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO, rated 8.4 by 430 guests
- Free cancellation at THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 54h 8m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Kyoto & Osaka is 9 nights from Albany, 14 – 23 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £973 per person (UA + NH, 2 stops, 54h 8m), 6% below the typical £1,032 on this route. Hotels start at £112 a night; Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year.

The total, before you go
£2,953 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,946 |
| THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,007 |
| The total, before you go | £2,953 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£59 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£973 per person, return
£1,946 for two, taxes and fees included · UA + NH · 2 stops · 54h 8m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:35 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 7:30 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 3:20 PM – Mon, Nov 23, 9:33 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA + NH | £973 | 2 stops | 54h 8m |
| United | £1,015 | 2 stops | 63h 47m |
| ANA | £1,056 | 2 stops | 51h 38m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 03:14 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Kyoto & Osaka
Why we picked it: Kyoto & Osaka is the best value we priced for a week away: $1,291 round trip.
Kyoto's 1,600 temples, geisha lanes and kaiseki dining sit half an hour from Osaka's street-food canals, making the pair Japan's cultural and culinary heart.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO
£1,007 for 9 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,536 for 9 nights, two guests · £170 a night
See roomsAPA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£1,272 for 9 nights, two guests · £141 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Kyoto & Osaka for these dates
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Where in Kyoto & Osaka
- Gion and Higashiyama: Wooden teahouses, geisha streets and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji.
- Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo): Central shopping and dining with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley at hand.
- Kyoto Station area: Convenient for the shinkansen and day trips, with large hotels.
- Arashiyama: Quiet riverside ryokan stays by the bamboo grove in the western hills.
- Osaka Namba and Dotonbori: Street-food neon and nightlife, 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train.
What to do in Kyoto & Osaka
Signature experiences
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
- Day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albany | Albany International (ALB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 54h 8m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,756 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,946 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO) | £1,007 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £4,717 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albany to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £973 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £965 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,032 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations.
Questions readers ask
How much does 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka from Albany cost?
About £4,717 for two: £1,946 in flights, £1,007 for the hotel and £1,764 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Kyoto & Osaka 14 – 23 Nov?
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for Kyoto & Osaka?
Yes. Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
How long is the flight from Albany to Kyoto & Osaka?
54h 8m with 2 stops on UA + NH, on the fare we found.
Is £973 a good price for Albany to Kyoto & Osaka?
It is 6% below the typical £1,032 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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