Kyoto & Osaka from New York, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,311
Round-trip flights from New York to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,311 per person ($2,622 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, on NH + GK with two stops each way. Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, is $172 a night.
The flight
$1,311 per person, round trip
$2,622 for two, taxes and fees included · NH + GK · 2 stops · 50h 20m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:05 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 8:55 AM · back Mon, Nov 23, 3:00 PM – Mon, Nov 23, 9:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH + GK | $1,311 | 2 stops | 50h 20m |
| ANA | $1,335 | 2 stops | 46h 25m |
| ANA | $1,351 | 2 stops | 46h 25m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:17 AM 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 | $2,622 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, 9 nights | $1,550 |
| Trip total for two | $4,172 |
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Why go now
When we checked, the fare was $1,311 per person round trip, or $2,622 for two, all-in. That's $21 under the $1,332 median of our earlier checks on this route, about 2% lower, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The bigger reason is the timing. 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 stretch. Typical highs are 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days, so pack a sweater and good walking shoes for the temple gardens. Nine nights leaves room for Kyoto's temples, a day in Nara and a few evenings eating your way around Osaka. Prices move, so check the live fare before you decide.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with some nature mixed in: temples and gardens by day, markets and street food at night. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk and don't mind an early start for a quiet shrine. The pace is steady, not rushed, with Kyoto as your base and Osaka an easy train ride away for dinner.
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 priced three Kyoto hotels for the full 9 nights, all room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is the best value: $1,550 for the stay ($172 a night), rated 8.1 from 5,439 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 383 reviews. It's $2,042 ($227 a night) for a dog-friendly Premier Twin Room, but there's no free cancellation. Naganoya, our budget pick, is $1,920 ($213 a night) for a Standard Triple Studio, rated 8.7 from 271 reviews, with free cancellation. The second and third hotels are in Nakagyo Ward, near Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by.
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
$1,550 for 9 nights, two guests · $172 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,042 for 9 nights, two guests · $227 a night
See roomsNaganoya
$1,920 for 9 nights, two guests · $213 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.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji while the autumn leaves peak.
- Plan a night out with a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei.
- Snack your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl in downtown Kyoto.
- Take the express train to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori.
- Spend a day in Nara with the deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji.
Also worth it
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- 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 New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 50h 20m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,873 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,622 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori) | $1,550 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,512 |
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: New York to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,311 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,311 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,332 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 need a passport to visit Japan.
- The currency is the Japanese yen, and Japan is 14 hours ahead of New York.
- The fare has two stops each way and adds up to 50h 20m of total travel time, covering 6,873 miles each way.
- Hotel prices are room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and Naganoya offer free cancellation; hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Kyoto has two nearby airports: Kansai International (KIX), where this fare lands, and Osaka Itami (ITM).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$1,311 per person round trip, or $2,622 for two, all-in when we checked. It's on NH + GK from JFK to Kansai International (KIX) with two stops. We also saw NH-only fares of $1,335 and $1,351 per person that land earlier, at 9:50 PM on Nov 15.
When do I leave and land?
You leave JFK at 1:05 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and land at KIX at 8:55 AM on Monday, Nov 16. The return leaves at 3:00 PM on Monday, Nov 23 and lands at 9:30 PM the same day. Heads-up: you arrive on Nov 16, so set your hotel check-in date to match.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, Japan requires a passport. The currency is the Japanese yen, and you'll be 14 hours ahead of New York.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. Expect mostly overcast days with some drizzle, which is fine for walking temple gardens during autumn-leaf season.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's enough for Kyoto's main temples and gardens, a day trip to Nara and a few nights in Osaka, which is 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train. Keep in mind the outbound flight lands on the morning of Nov 16.
What does the whole trip cost?
We estimate $6,512 for two. That's $2,622 for flights, $1,550 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person a day.
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