Kyoto & Osaka from Pittsburgh, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,240
When we checked on Oct 12, round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Kyoto & Osaka for Nov 14–23, 2026 (9 nights) were $1,280 per person, all-in, on B6 + YP + MM with 3 stops, not nonstop. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast. The best-value hotel is APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori at $172 a night.
The flight
$1,240 per person, round trip
$2,479 for two, taxes and fees included · ANA · 2 stops · 71h 49m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 2:07 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 9:50 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 9:00 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 1:06 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | $1,240 | 2 stops | 71h 49m |
| B6 + YP + MM | $1,276 | 3 stops | 65h 2m |
| Air Canada | $1,286 | 3 stops | 60h 37m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 3:00 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 | $2,479 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights | $1,690 |
| Trip total for two | $4,169 |
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Why go now
$1,280 per person, or $2,559 for two, is $137 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 10% under the $1,417 high across the 12 offers we checked. The dates line up with autumn color: the leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, and some spots have evening illuminations. Highs of 57–64°F are good walking weather for temple hopping, market grazing and a day in Nara. Our rough budget for two comes to $6,450: $2,560 for flights, $1,550 for the best-value hotel and $2,340 for spending at $130 per person per day. The heads-up is the flight. It has 3 stops and takes 58h 45m on the way out, so you won't land until Monday, Nov 16. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with a side of nature: temples, gardens, kaiseki and Osaka street food, all in fall color. It suits couples or two friends who like walking all day and eating well. Plan for early mornings and a steady pace, with Kyoto as your base and easy day trips to Osaka and 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 found three Kyoto stays, all room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is the best-value pick at $1,550 for the stay ($172 a night). It's rated 8.1 from 5,439 reviews and has free cancellation. It sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top-rated option at 9.5 from 383 reviews. It costs $2,042 total ($227 a night) for a dog-friendly Premier Twin Room, with no free cancellation. Naganoya scores 8.7 from 271 reviews and runs $1,920 total ($213 a night) for a Standard Triple Studio, with free cancellation. Both of those are in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), where Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley are nearby for shopping and dinner.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,690 for 9 nights, two guests · $188 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 Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8 AM, ahead of the crowds
- Pair the Arashiyama bamboo grove with the gardens of Tenryu-ji during leaf season
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one slow, special evening
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Take the train to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori
- Day-trip to Nara for the 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
- 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 Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International (PIT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 71h 49m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,749 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,480 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,690 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,510 |
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: Pittsburgh to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,240 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,210 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,280 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Japan is 14 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
- The outbound leaves PIT at 12:47 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at Kansai International (KIX) at 9:15 AM on Monday, Nov 16, after 3 stops.
- The return leaves at 7:25 AM on Monday, Nov 23 and gets in at 9:42 PM the same day.
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and Naganoya have free cancellation. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Our weather figures are seasonal normals: mostly overcast, with drizzle typical on Nov 16 and Nov 18.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked on Oct 12, it was $1,280 per person round trip, or $2,559 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $137 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Fares change, so check the live price before you book.
Is it nonstop?
No. The cheapest option is B6 + YP + MM with 3 stops, and the trip out takes 58h 45m. An AC option was $1,289 per person, also with 3 stops. It's 6,749 miles from Pittsburgh to Kansai.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. You'll be paying in Japanese yen, and the clock runs 14 hours ahead of Pittsburgh.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals for these dates show highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast, and drizzle is typical on a couple of them. Bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
You're away 9 nights, but the outbound doesn't land until 9:15 AM on Monday, Nov 16. That still leaves about a week on the ground, which is plenty for Kyoto's temples, a day in Osaka and a day trip to Nara.
What will the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $6,450 for two: $2,560 for flights, $1,550 for APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori and $2,340 for spending at $130 per person per day.
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