Kyoto & Osaka from West Palm Beach, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,097 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare $1,291 per person, $190 below the typical fare on this route
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo: 8.3 from 2,309 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The $1,291 United fare has one stop and takes 33 hours on the way out, landing Monday, Nov 16 at 4:45 PM.
Worth it if a 33-hour trip out is fair trade for leaf season in Kyoto; skip it if you need a short travel day.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip out: $4,109 for two before you go, the flights at $2,582 plus the hotel at $1,527, taxes and fees included. That covers Nov 14–23, 2026, 9 nights, on United with one stop, not a nonstop. Checked bags, resort fees and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£3,097 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,946 |
| Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,151 |
| The total, before you go | £3,097 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£143 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 · United · 1 stop · 33h
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:45 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 4:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £973 | 1 stop | 33h |
| United + ANA | £1,006 | 2 stops | 24h 40m |
| JetBlue + ANA. Operated by ANA Wings | £1,087 | 2 stops | 22h 55m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 11:00 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $1,291 per person, $190 below the typical fare on this route, a 13% gap, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $1,291 to $1,668 per person. The timing works too: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and your dates land in that window. Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with some drizzle, which is good walking weather for temple mornings and long food crawls. With the hotel, the trip comes to $4,109 for two before you go; checked bags and spending money are extra. Prices are as found when we checked, taxes and fees included, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A culture and food trip at a walking pace: temple mornings in Kyoto, market lunches, and evenings in Osaka's neon street-food lanes, 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train. It suits couples or two friends who like early starts and long days on foot more than pools and beach time. Nine nights leaves room for a Nara day trip without rushing.
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
Our best-value pick is Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo in Minami Ward, $1,527 for the 9 nights ($170 a night), rated 8.3 from 2,309 reviews, with free cancellation; it's the hotel in the $4,109 total. For the top score, hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo in Nakagyo Ward is rated 9.5 from 385 reviews at $2,042 ($227 a night) and is dog friendly, but it has no free cancellation. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is the third option at $1,550 ($172 a night), rated 8.1 from 5,413 reviews, with free cancellation. Two of the three sit in the Kyoto Station area, convenient for the shinkansen and day trips. If you'd rather be near Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley, Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo) is the area to look at.
Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo
£1,151 for 9 nights, two guests · £128 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,539 for 9 nights, two guests · £171 a night
See roomsAPA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
£1,168 for 9 nights, two guests · £130 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
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji in leaf season
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one slow evening
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- 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 West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International (Palm Beach) (DJT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 33h (1 stop) |
| Distance | 7,572 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 (Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo) | £1,151 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £4,861 |
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: West Palm Beach to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £973 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £973 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,116 |
| 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.
- You need a passport for Japan.
- Japan uses the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of West Palm Beach.
- The outbound leaves Saturday, Nov 14 at 5:45 PM and lands Monday, Nov 16 at 4:45 PM local time, while the hotel total covers 9 nights from Nov 14.
- All three hotels are room only, so breakfast is not included.
- You can fly into Kansai International (KIX) or Osaka Itami (ITM).
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip out doesn't bother you. The fare is $190 per person below the typical fare on this route, and your dates fall in the mid-to-late November leaf peak. The trade-off is a 33-hour outbound with one stop.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$4,109 for two, all in: $2,582 in flights plus $1,527 for 9 nights at Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo, taxes and fees included. Checked bags and spending money are extra. We'd budget $2,340 for spending, which brings it to $6,449.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes, at a higher fare. We found United + ANA with two stops at 24h 40m for $1,335 per person, and JetBlue + ANA with two stops at 22h 55m for $1,442 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Japan requires a passport, so check yours before you book.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. Expect mostly overcast days with a chance of drizzle, so pack layers and a light rain jacket for the temple walks.
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