Kyoto & Osaka from Fort Myers, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,344
Round-trip flights from Fort Myers to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,344 per person ($2,688 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, a 9-night trip on MX + OZ with 3 stops each way, so not nonstop. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $187 a night.
The flight
$1,616 $1,344 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$2,688 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + OZ · 3 stops · 60h 5m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:26 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 7:26 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + OZ | $1,344 | 3 stops | 60h 5m |
| B6 + NH + GK | $1,454 | 3 stops | 61h 46m |
| MX + OZ | $1,480 | 3 stops | 70h 20m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:22 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,688 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights | $1,687 |
| Trip total for two | $4,375 |
Regular: $4,919 You pay: $4,375 Saved: $544
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
$1,344 per person round trip, all-in when we checked, is $272 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 17% gap across the 12 offers we compared, and $2,688 for two. The timing helps too. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these dates land right in that window. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather with a few drizzly days, so pack layers. We put together a full budget for two: $6,715 covers the flights, nine nights at the APA hotel and $130 per person a day for spending. This trip suits temples, gardens and long food crawls split between Kyoto and Osaka. Fares change, so treat this price as what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with a side of nature: temples and gardens in Kyoto, street food and neon in Osaka, and a deer park in Nara. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk all day and eat well at night. The pace is steady, with early starts to beat the crowds and slow dinners after.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Nov 14–23
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best-value pick at $187 a night, or $1,687 for the stay, with a 7.9 review score from 3,277 reviews and free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which makes shinkansen rides and day trips easy. Sowaka is the top-rated pick, with a 9.6 score, in Gion. It costs $2,258 a night, or $20,323 for the stay, and you get a room with an open-air bath and free cancellation. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is listed as the budget pick at $226 a night, or $2,038 total, and has a 9.5 score. Heads-up: its rate isn't refundable. If you'd rather be near dinner, Gion and Higashiyama puts teahouses and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji right outside.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomsSowaka
$20,323 for 9 nights, two guests · $2,258 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,038 for 9 nights, two guests · $226 a night
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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 8 AM, ahead of the crowds
- Wander the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji, both prime leaf spots in November
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a ryotei in Gion for one slow, many-course evening
- Graze your way down Nishiki Market on a food crawl in downtown Kyoto
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki along Dotonbori in Osaka after dark
- Take a day trip to Nara for the 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
- 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 Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International (RSW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 60h 5m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 7,518 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,688 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,715 |
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: Fort Myers to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,344 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,294 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: yes, US citizens need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka.
- 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. Japan uses the Japanese yen.
- Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Fort Myers.
- The outbound trip takes 60h 5m with 3 stops. You leave RSW Saturday, Nov 14, at 6:26 PM and land at KIX Monday, Nov 16, at 6:30 PM.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 23, at 7:25 AM and lands at 7:26 PM the same day.
- All three hotel rates are room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and Sowaka offer free cancellation, but hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo doesn't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $1,344 per person round trip, or $2,688 for two, on MX + OZ. That price includes taxes and fees as of when we checked. It's $272 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which ranged from $1,344 to $1,616 per person.
Is it nonstop?
No. The cheapest fare has 3 stops, and the outbound takes 60h 5m to cover 7,518 miles. You leave Saturday evening and land at Kansai International on Monday, Nov 16, at 6:30 PM, so line up your hotel check-in with that arrival day.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen as well, and plan for a 14-hour time difference from Fort Myers.
What is the weather like?
It's cool and mostly overcast, with typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, plus a couple of drizzly days in the forecast normals. It's good weather for walking, and the autumn leaves peak in mid-to-late November.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget for two comes to $6,715: $2,688 for flights, $1,687 for nine nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's enough for Kyoto's temples and gardens, a Nara day trip and a night or two of food in Osaka. Keep in mind that the long outbound flight takes up the start of the trip.
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