Kyoto & Osaka from San Juan, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,647 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji and Eikan-do
- hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo scores 9.5 from 385 reviews, $226 a night
- Typical highs 57–64°F, good for long temple and food days
The catch: You'd spend 65h 43m traveling round trip with 3 stops, and $1,401 per person is above the $1,335 median of our earlier checks.
Worth it if leaf season matters more to you than the fare and long layovers; skip it if you can wait and watch for a lower price.
Not worth it this week: the fare is above the median of our earlier checks, and the routing has 3 stops. The whole trip is $4,839 for two: flights at $2,801 plus the hotel at $2,038, taxes and fees included. It runs Nov 14–23, 2026, for 9 nights on B6 + YP + MM, and it isn't nonstop.
The total, before you go
£3,647 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £2,111 |
| hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,536 |
| The total, before you go | £3,647 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£1,056 per person, return
£2,111 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + YP + MM · 3 stops · 65h 43m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:40 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 9:15 AM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 10:33 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + YP + MM | £1,056 | 3 stops | 65h 43m |
| B6 + YP + RS | £1,097 | 3 stops | 64h 33m |
| B6 + YP + MM | £1,069 | 3 stops | 64h 43m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 21:05 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $1,401 per person, or $2,801 for two. That's above $1,335, the median of the 5 checks we've run on this route. The lowest we saw was $1,298 per person, on Oct 13. With the best-value hotel added, the trip comes to $4,839 for two, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total, and our budget sets aside $2,340 in spending money for the two of you. The timing is the strong part: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, and there are evening illuminations. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather for temples and markets. If November leaves are the point of the trip, keep checking the fare this week rather than paying above the median.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip at an unhurried pace. You'd spend mornings at shrines and gardens, afternoons at markets, and a night or two of Osaka street food. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and get up early for temples. The autumn color sets the mood. It's not a beach or resort trip, and the cool, overcast days call for layers.
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
All three picks are in central Kyoto, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley within reach for dinner. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is our best-value pick at $2,038 for the stay, or $226 a night. It scores 9.5 from 385 reviews and has a dog-friendly Premier Twin Room, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. Yukari Kyoto, in Shimogyo Ward near Karasuma, is $2,060 for the stay, or $229 a night, and scores 8.7 from 567 reviews. It's the most-reviewed of the three. GuestHouse MIYABI, in Kawaramachi, is $2,132 for the stay, or $237 a night, and scores 8.3 from 309 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. All three are room only.
hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,536 for 9 nights, two guests · £170 a night
See roomsYukari Kyoto
£1,553 for 9 nights, two guests · £173 a night
See roomsGuestHouse MIYABI
£1,607 for 9 nights, two guests · £179 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 Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am, ahead of the crowds
- Visit the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji during leaf season
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one evening
- Do a food crawl through Nishiki Market
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 65h 43m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 8,473 miles each way |
| Time difference | +13 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £2,112 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo) | £1,536 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £5,412 |
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: San Juan to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £1,056 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £978 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,006 |
| 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'll need a passport.
- The currency is the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 13 hours ahead of San Juan.
- You leave SJU Saturday, Nov 14, at 6:40 PM and land at KIX Monday, Nov 16, at 9:15 AM.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 23, at 7:25 AM and lands Tuesday, Nov 24, at 10:33 AM.
- Prices were all-in when we checked; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is $1,401 per person, above the $1,335 median of our earlier checks, and the routing has 3 stops. The dates are right for autumn leaves, so it's worth watching the price.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $4,839 for two: $2,801 for flights and $2,038 for 9 nights at hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. The currency is the Japanese yen.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. Expect mostly overcast days, with drizzle possible on a couple of them, so pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
Because of the long flight, you land Monday, Nov 16, at 9:15 AM and fly home Monday, Nov 23, at 7:25 AM. That leaves about a week on the ground for Kyoto, Osaka and Nara.
Has the fare been lower?
Yes. The lowest we found in 5 checks was $1,298 per person, on Oct 13. Today's fare is $1,401 per person. Prices change, so we can't promise either one will come back.
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