Tokyo from New York, 14 – 23 Nov: £2,613 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $232 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Autumn colour in the city gardens peaks late November, highs 57–65°F
- Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji: 9 from 815 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The outbound flight has one stop and takes 43h 41m, so you leave on Saturday night and land at Narita on Monday at 2:25 PM.
Worth it if you have all nine nights and don't mind a long journey out; skip it if you need a direct flight or a short break.
Worth it if you can cope with a long journey out. The total is $3,461 for two, all in: flights on B6 + ZG at $2,579, nine nights at Takemura Building 2nd floor at $812 and $70 in property fees, with taxes included. You leave JFK on Saturday, Nov 14 and take the return flight on Monday, Nov 23, 2026, and the outbound flight isn't direct: it has one stop and takes 43h 41m to reach Narita.
The total, before you go
£2,613 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,947 |
| Takemura Building 2nd floor, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £613 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £53 |
| The total, before you go | £2,613 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
£175 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£974 per person, return
£1,947 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + ZG · 1 stop · 43h 41m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:29 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 2:25 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 6:45 PM – Mon, Nov 23, 9:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + ZG | £974 | 1 stop | 43h 41m |
| B6 + TW + 7C | £1,000 | 2 stops | 42h 8m |
| B6 + ZG | £975 | 1 stop | 42h 45m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 20:00 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,290 per person, the fare is $232 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 15% gap across the 12 offers we checked. With the hotel, the whole trip comes to $3,461 for two. That doesn't include a hold bag (about $180 for two) or spending money. The timing works too. Autumn colour in Tokyo's city gardens peaks late November to early December, and typical highs run 57–65°F with lows near 46°F, so it's good walking weather if you bring a jacket. Expect some grey days, since the weather normals show rain or drizzle on several dates. Nine nights leaves room for the big neighbourhoods plus a day trip to Hakone or Nikko, even after the outbound flight takes up the first two days. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a big-city food and culture trip at an easy pace. Think mornings at markets and temples, afternoons in gardens and museums, and evenings in yakitori alleys and small bars. It suits a couple or two friends who like walking, travelling by train and eating well at every price point, and who don't mind planning around a few grey days. It's not a beach or resort holiday: the city is the point.
Weather in Tokyo, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 57–65°F, lows near 46°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 64 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 61 °F | 49 °F | Rain |
| Mon 16 Nov | 63 °F | 47 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 64 °F | 49 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 18 Nov | 61 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 60 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 57 °F | 43 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sat 21 Nov | 60 °F | 44 °F | Rain |
| Sun 22 Nov | 65 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 60 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Tokyo
Takemura Building 2nd floor is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's a one-bedroom flat in Kita at $812 for the 9 nights ($90 a night), rated 8.2 from 133 reviews, with $70 in fees paid at the property and no free cancellation. Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji is the top-rated choice: four stars, 9 from 815 reviews, $3,921 for the stay ($436 a night) plus $356 paid at the property, with free cancellation. It's in Ginza, close to Ginza and Marunouchi, the polished shopping streets next to Tokyo Station. Urban Hotel Morisita is the budget hotel, in Koto Ward near Kiyosumi-Shirakawa: $1,033 ($115 a night) plus $94 at the property, rated 8.1 from 268 reviews, with free cancellation. For an old-town feel and lower prices, look at Asakusa.
Takemura Building 2nd floor
£613 for 9 nights, two guests · £68 a night
See roomsMitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji
£2,960 for 9 nights, two guests · £329 a night
See roomsUrban Hotel Morisita
£780 for 9 nights, two guests · £87 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Tokyo for these dates
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Where in Tokyo
- Shinjuku: Rail hub with skyscraper hotels, Golden Gai bars and Omoide Yokocho yakitori alleys.
- Shibuya: The scramble crossing, youth fashion and nightlife, with direct airport buses.
- Ginza and Marunouchi: Polished shopping streets and luxury hotels next to Tokyo Station.
- Asakusa: Old-town feel around Senso-ji temple with ryokan-style inns and lower prices.
- Roppongi: Art museums, international restaurants and late-night bars.
What to do in Tokyo
- Sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market after watching the Toyosu tuna auction
- Look down on the Shibuya Scramble from the Shibuya Sky observation deck
- Get to Senso-ji temple in Asakusa early, before the crowds arrive
- Yakitori under the railway arches in Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku
- Digital art at teamLab Planets, a good plan for a rainy afternoon
- Day trip to Hakone's hot springs or Nikko's shrines
Also worth it
- Early-morning sushi breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market after the Toyosu tuna auction viewing
- Yakitori under the tracks in Omoide Yokocho
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Tokyo | Tokyo Haneda International (HND), Narita International (NRT) |
| Flight time | 43h 41m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 6,743 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
What 9 nights in Tokyo costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,948 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Takemura Building 2nd floor) | £613 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,766 |
| Total for two | £4,327 |
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: New York to Tokyo
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £974 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £974 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Tokyo; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: Japanese yen (JPY).
- Autumn colour in the city gardens peaks late November to early December.
- You need a passport for Japan, and Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York.
- Japan uses the Japanese yen. We budget $130 per person a day, or $2,340 for two over 9 days, which isn't in the total.
- A hold bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the $3,461.
- The outbound flight lands at Narita (NRT) on Monday, Nov 16 at 2:25 PM. The return flight leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 6:45 PM.
- Takemura Building 2nd floor has no free cancellation; the other two hotels do.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can spare the travel time. The fare is $1,290 per person, $232 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and autumn colour peaks in late November. The catch is the outbound flight: one stop and 43h 41m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $3,461 all in: $2,579 for the flights, $812 for 9 nights at Takemura Building 2nd floor and $70 in property fees, with taxes included. A hold bag (about $180 for two) and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport to travel to Japan.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–65°F, with lows near 46°F. The weather normals show mostly overcast days, rain or drizzle on several and one mostly clear day, so pack layers and an umbrella.
How long is the flight?
The outbound flight on B6 + ZG has one stop and covers 6,743 miles. It leaves JFK on Saturday, Nov 14 at 9:29 PM and lands at Narita on Monday, Nov 16 at 2:25 PM, 43h 41m in total.
Is 9 nights enough?
You land on the afternoon of Nov 16 and leave on the evening of Nov 23, so your full days are Nov 17–22. That's enough for Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa and Ginza plus a day trip to Hakone or Nikko.
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