Kyoto & Osaka from Rochester, 5 – 10 Nov: £2,454 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £87 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo, rated 8.7 by 3,924 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 25h 40m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Round-trip flights from Rochester to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,254 per person ($2,508 for two) for Nov 5–10, 2026, a 5-night trip on United + ANA with 2 stops. Expect highs of 63–65°F under mostly overcast skies. The best-value hotel, La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo, is $149 a night.
The total, before you go
£2,454 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,890 |
| La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | £563 |
| The total, before you go | £2,454 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£87 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
£945 per person, return
£1,890 for two, taxes and fees included · United + ANA · 2 stops · 25h 40m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 6:10 AM – Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United + ANA | £945 | 2 stops | 25h 40m |
| American + JAL + Jetstar. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £1,085 | 2 stops | 23h 34m |
| American + JAL. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £1,087 | 2 stops | 20h 43m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 05:29 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,254 per person round trip, or $2,508 for two, this fare is $116 below the typical fare on this route. That's 8% under the $1,370 median of our earlier checks. It's also the lowest in 30 days: across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $1,254 up to $1,663. Early November is the start of Kyoto's autumn, and the leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, so you'd arrive just ahead of the peak. Highs of 63–65°F and lows near 47°F make it good walking weather for temples, markets and a day in Osaka. With $747 for 5 nights at the best-value hotel and $1,300 in spending money, the whole trip comes to $4,555 for two. Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip: temples and gardens in the morning, market snacks in the afternoon and Osaka street food at night. It suits couples and friends who like walking, eating well and getting up early, and you can keep the pace full or easy. The flight is long, so the trip pays off most for travelers who plan to make every day on the ground count.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, 5 – 10 Nov
Typical highs 63–65°F, lows near 47°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 64 °F | 49 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 6 Nov | 65 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 7 Nov | 64 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 8 Nov | 65 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 9 Nov | 63 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 10 Nov | 63 °F | 46 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
Our best-value pick is La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo: $747 for the 5 nights ($149 a night) in a Standard Twin Room, rated 8.7 from 3,924 reviews, with free cancellation. The OneFive Kyoto Shijo, our budget pick, costs $766 for the stay ($153 a night), also scores 8.7 from 4,017 reviews and also offers free cancellation. Both are in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts central shopping and dining, Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by. For a splurge, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- is the top-rated option at 9.5 from 481 reviews. It's $7,475 for the stay ($1,495 a night), with no free cancellation. It sits in Gion and Higashiyama, home to the teahouses, the geisha streets and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji.
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
£563 for 5 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
£5,634 for 5 nights, two guests · £1,127 a night
See roomsThe OneFive Kyoto Shijo
£577 for 5 nights, two guests · £115 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
- Walk the torii-gate tunnels at Fushimi Inari before 8am, ahead of the crowds
- Walk through the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one slow evening
- Snack your way down Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Ride to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 25h 40m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,641 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 5 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,890 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo) | £563 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | £980 |
| Total for two | £3,433 |
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: Rochester to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £945 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £945 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,033 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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.
- You need a passport. The local currency is the Japanese yen, and Japan is 14 hours ahead of Rochester.
- The outbound flight takes 25h 40m with 2 stops. It leaves Thursday, Nov 5 at 6:10 AM and lands Friday, Nov 6 at 9:50 PM.
- Heads-up: you land on the night of Nov 6, so check the hotel check-in date against your arrival.
- La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo and The OneFive Kyoto Shijo offer free cancellation. The Hotel Seiryu does not, and all three are room only.
- Kansai International (KIX) is the arrival airport. Osaka Itami (ITM) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, the fare was $1,254 per person round trip, or $2,508 for two, all-in on United + ANA. That's $116 below the typical fare on this route. Other offers we saw ran up to $1,663, and prices can change.
Is it nonstop?
No. The flight has 2 stops and takes 25h 40m. It leaves Rochester (ROC) at 6:10 AM on Thursday, Nov 5 and arrives at Kansai International (KIX) at 9:50 PM on Friday, Nov 6.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen, and plan for a 14-hour time difference from Rochester.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 63–65°F, with lows near 47°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle on Nov 5 and Nov 10, so pack a layer and a light rain jacket.
Is 5 nights enough?
You land late on Nov 6, so the time on the ground is tight but workable. Base yourself in Kyoto and make Osaka a day trip. Osaka Namba and Dotonbori are 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train.
What does the whole trip cost?
We estimate $4,555 for two: $2,508 for flights, $747 for 5 nights at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo and $1,300 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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