Kyoto & Osaka from Minneapolis, Nov 14–23: $4,258 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 67h 53m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Kyoto & Osaka from Minneapolis costs $1,286 per person round trip for Nov 14–23, 2026, a nine-night trip on F9 + AC with 3 stops, not nonstop. Expect mostly overcast days with highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $1,687 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$4,258 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,571 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,687 |
| The total, before you go | $4,258 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$1,286 per person, round trip
$2,571 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + AC · 3 stops · 67h 53m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 2:33 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 5:40 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 12:11 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + AC | $1,286 | 3 stops | 67h 53m |
| SY + AC | $1,305 | 3 stops | 67h 6m |
| Air Canada. Operated by Air Canada Express - Jazz | $1,310 | 2 stops | 34h 10m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 1:12 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,286 per person round trip, $2,571 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $17 above the $1,269 median of our earlier checks on this route, so this is a fair price rather than a drop, and the lowest recent check we saw was $1,190. The real reason to look this week is timing. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these dates sit right in that window. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather for temple mornings and market afternoons. Our rough budget for two comes to $6,599 for nine nights, covering flights, the best-value hotel and $130 per person a day for spending. Prices move, so treat all of this as a snapshot of what we found.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with some nature mixed in: temples, gardens and kaiseki in Kyoto, then street food in Osaka. It suits couples and friends who like walking all day and eating well, and who don't mind early starts to beat the crowds. The pace is steady rather than rushed, with nine nights giving you room for a day trip to Nara.
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
We checked three Kyoto hotels for the full stay. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 for the stay ($187 a night), rated 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, with free cancellation. Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji is the budget pick at $2,004 ($223 a night), rated 9 from 3,914 reviews, also with free cancellation. Both sit in the Kyoto Station area, which is convenient for the shinkansen and day trips. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at $2,038 ($226 a night), scoring 9.5 from 385 reviews, and it's dog friendly, but it isn't free to cancel. It's in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which is good for shopping and dining with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley at hand. All three are room only.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,038 for 9 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsComfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji
$2,004 for 9 nights, two guests · $223 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 Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8 AM, ahead of the crowds
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki along Dotonbori in Osaka
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Minneapolis | Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 67h 53m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,117 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,572 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,599 |
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: Minneapolis to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,286 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,190 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,269 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers 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 currency is the Japanese yen (JPY).
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
- The outbound flight takes 67h 53m with 3 stops and lands at Kansai International (KIX) on Monday, Nov 16.
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji offer free cancellation; hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Weather normals show drizzle on Nov 16 and Nov 18, so pack a light rain layer.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$1,286 per person, $2,571 for two, all-in when we checked, on F9 + AC with 3 stops. You leave MSP on Saturday, Nov 14 at 2:33 PM and land at Kansai International (KIX) on Monday, Nov 16 at 5:40 PM. The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 7:25 AM.
Is this a good price?
It's fair, not a drop. Our earlier checks on this route had a median of $1,269, so this fare is $17 above it, and the lowest recent check we saw was $1,190. The draw here is the dates, which line up with autumn leaf season.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You'll also want some Japanese yen, and keep in mind Japan is 15 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F at this time of year. The normals show mostly overcast days, with drizzle on Nov 16 and Nov 18.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's a good fit, though the outbound trip takes 67h 53m, so you lose some days to travel. That still leaves time for Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Nishiki Market, an evening in Osaka and a day trip to Nara.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $6,599 for two: $2,572 for flights, $1,687 at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day over 9 days.
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