Kyoto & Osaka from Orlando, Dec 11–16: $3,196 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo: 8.8 from 4,312 reviews, $53 a night
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we picked
- December highs of 48–56°F, good for temple walks in a coat
The catch: The fare is $1,466 per person against a typical $1,187, with 3 stops, and you land Sunday, Dec 13 at 9:15 AM.
Worth it if these dates are fixed and long layovers don't bother you; skip it if you can wait for a fare closer to $1,187.
Not worth it this week: the whole trip comes to $3,196 for two, the flights at $2,931 plus 5 nights at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo at $265, taxes and fees included, before a checked bag and spending money. The dates are Dec 11–16, 2026, on F9 + YP + MM, and it's not nonstop: 3 stops on the way out.
The total, before you go
$3,196 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,931 |
| Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $265 |
| The total, before you go | $3,196 |
| 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
$1,466 per person, round trip
$2,931 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + YP + MM · 3 stops · 64h 6m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 7:13 PM – Sun, Dec 13, 9:15 AM · back Wed, Dec 16, 9:10 PM – Thu, Dec 17, 11:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + YP + MM | $1,466 | 3 stops | 64h 6m |
| F9 + YP + TW | $1,475 | 3 stops | 64h 46m |
| F9 + YP + 7C | $1,477 | 3 stops | 63h 41m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
We found $1,466 per person, $2,931 for two, as of our last check. Earlier checks on this route put the typical fare at $1,187 per person, and the lowest we saw was $1,171, so this one sits above both. The routing is the other problem: 3 stops, leaving Friday, Dec 11 at 7:13 PM and landing Sunday, Dec 13 at 9:15 AM, so the first part of a 5-night hotel stay passes before you arrive. The hotel side is strong, with Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo at $265 for the stay and free cancellation. December brings typical highs of 48–56°F and lows near 36°F, quiet after the November leaves. Our advice is to watch this fare and come back when it moves toward the typical price. Prices are all-in as found and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A culture and food trip for two at an unhurried winter pace. Mornings go to temples, gardens and shrine paths in Kyoto, afternoons to markets, and evenings to kaiseki in Gion or street food in Osaka. It suits couples or friends who like walking, eating well and cool, crisp days more than beaches or nightlife. Pack layers for the overcast days and a light drizzle.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Dec 11–16
Typical highs 48–56°F, lows near 36°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 56 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 52 °F | 38 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 51 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 48 °F | 35 °F | Clear |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 49 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Dec 16 | 53 °F | 33 °F | Mostly clear |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo is our best-value pick: $265 for 5 nights, or $53 a night, with an 8.8 score from 4,312 reviews and free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, handy for the shinkansen and day trips. HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo is the budget option at $283 for the stay, $57 a night, rated 8.5 from 3,416 reviews, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), where Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley are close by. For a bigger occasion, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- is top rated at 9.5 from 480 reviews, at $947 a night, or $4,735 for the stay, in Gion and Higashiyama, steps from the teahouses and the temple walk. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo
$265 for 5 nights, two guests · $53 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
$4,735 for 5 nights, two guests · $947 a night
See roomsHOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo
$283 for 5 nights, two guests · $57 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, 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 on 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
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Orlando | Orlando International (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 64h 6m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 7,422 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 5 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,932 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo) | $265 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,300 |
| Total for two | $4,497 |
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: Orlando to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,466 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,171 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,187 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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).
- You need a passport; Japan uses the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 14 hours ahead of Orlando.
- Flights go from Orlando International (MCO) to Kansai International (KIX) with 3 stops.
- All three hotels are room only, so breakfast is not included.
- The $3,196 total leaves out a checked bag and spending money.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The hotel is a strong value, but the fare of $1,466 per person sits above the typical $1,187 on this route, and the flight has 3 stops.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,196, all in: $2,931 for flights for two plus $265 for 5 nights at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra.
When do we actually get there?
You leave Orlando Friday, Dec 11 at 7:13 PM and land at Kansai Sunday, Dec 13 at 9:15 AM. The return leaves Wednesday, Dec 16 at 9:10 PM.
What is the weather like?
Cool and mostly gray: typical highs of 48–56°F and lows near 36°F, with drizzle in the normals for Dec 12 and clear skies around Dec 14.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport for Japan, and you'll be paying in Japanese yen.
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