Kyoto & Osaka from Rochester, Nov 5–10: $3,255 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare $1,254 per person, $116 below the typical fare here
- La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo: 8.7 from 3,924 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 63–65°F, good weather for long temple walks
The catch: The outbound has two stops and takes 25h 40m, landing at 9:50 PM on Friday, Nov 6, so you lose a day and a hotel night.
Worth it if temples, gardens and street food are worth a long flight to you; skip it if you only want a quick nonstop getaway.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip out: $3,255 for two covers round-trip flights at $2,508 plus 5 nights at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo at $747, taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total. It runs Nov 5–10, 2026 on United + ANA, and it isn't nonstop: the outbound has two stops.
The total, before you go
$3,255 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,508 |
| La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $747 |
| The total, before you go | $3,255 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$116 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$1,254 per person, round trip
$2,508 for two, taxes and fees included · United + ANA · 2 stops · 25h 40m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 6:10 AM – Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United + ANA | $1,254 | 2 stops | 25h 40m |
| American + JAL + Jetstar. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $1,440 | 2 stops | 23h 34m |
| American + JAL. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $1,442 | 2 stops | 20h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 5:29 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $1,254 per person on United + ANA. That's $116 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $1,254 to $1,663 per person. Add 5 nights at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo and the trip comes to $3,255 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't in that. Early November usually brings highs of 63–65°F and lows near 47°F, mostly overcast with drizzle on the first and last days. That's comfortable weather for walking temples all day. One timing heads-up: the autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama usually peak in mid-to-late November, so these dates fall just before the peak.
The kind of trip this is
A culture and food trip for couples or two friends. Kyoto gives you temples, gardens and quiet lanes, and Osaka's street food is 15 minutes away by express train. The pace is early mornings at shrines, long walks in mild weather and slow dinners. It suits travelers who like to walk a lot, eat well and take one easy day trip, not anyone looking for a beach.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Nov 5–10
Typical highs 63–65°F, lows near 47°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 64 °F | 49 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 65 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 64 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 65 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 63 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 63 °F | 46 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
The total uses La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo, our best-value pick: $747 for the 5 nights ($149 a night), a 4-star with an 8.7 score from 3,924 reviews and free cancellation. The OneFive Kyoto Shijo is just behind at $766 for the stay ($153 a night), with the same 8.7 score from 4,017 reviews and free cancellation. It sits in Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), close to Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley. For a top-rated stay, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- scores 9.5 from 481 reviews. It's $7,475 for the stay ($1,495 a night) with no free cancellation, and it's set in Gion and Higashiyama, where teahouses and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera are right outside.
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
$747 for 5 nights, two guests · $149 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
$7,475 for 5 nights, two guests · $1,495 a night
See roomsThe OneFive Kyoto Shijo
$766 for 5 nights, two guests · $153 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 for one slow evening
- Eat your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Take the express train to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori
- 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 Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 25h 40m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,641 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 5 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,508 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo) | $747 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,300 |
| Total for two | $4,555 |
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: Rochester to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,254 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,254 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,370 |
| 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).
- 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.
- Japan is 14 hours ahead of Rochester, and the flight covers 6,641 miles from ROC to Kansai International (KIX).
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change.
- La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo and The OneFive Kyoto Shijo offer free cancellation; the Seiryu does not.
- All three hotel rates are room only, with no breakfast included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip out doesn't bother you. The fare is $116 per person below the typical fare on this route and the lowest in 30 days, but the outbound has two stops and takes 25h 40m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,255 for two, taxes and fees included: $2,508 for the flights plus $747 for 5 nights at La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo. A checked bag is about $160 for two. Our budget adds $1,300 in spending money, for $4,555 in total.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Japan requires a passport, and you'll pay in Japanese yen.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 63–65°F with lows near 47°F. The normals show mostly overcast days, with drizzle on Nov 5 and Nov 10. Pack a light jacket and an umbrella.
Is 5 nights enough?
You land at 9:50 PM on Friday, Nov 6, so you get about three full days on the ground. That covers Kyoto's temples, a Nishiki Market crawl and an evening in Osaka. Nara would be a tight fit.
Will I see the autumn leaves?
Maybe early color. The leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama usually peak in mid-to-late November, so Nov 5–10 comes just before the peak.
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