Kyoto & Osaka from Rochester, Nov 14–23: $4,426 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $393 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 88h 55m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Round-trip flights from Rochester to Kyoto & Osaka were $1,370 per person ($2,739 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, 9 nights, when we checked, with taxes and fees included. The flights are on B6 + NH + MM with 3 stops, not nonstop, and Kyoto usually sees highs of 57–64°F with lows near 43°F at this time of year. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $187 a night.
The total, before you go
$4,426 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,739 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,687 |
| The total, before you go | $4,426 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
$393 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $45 each way per bag on JetBlue, $180 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
$1,370 per person, round trip
$2,739 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + NH + MM · 3 stops · 88h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Mon, Nov 16, 9:10 AM · back Mon, Nov 23, 9:10 PM – Wed, Nov 25, 11:55 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + NH + MM | $1,370 | 3 stops | 88h 55m |
| B6 + NH + GK | $1,370 | 3 stops | 88h 40m |
| B6 + NH + GK | $1,384 | 3 stops | 88h 57m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,370 per person round trip, or $2,739 for two, all-in when we checked on Oct 13. That's $393 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, 22% less, out of 12 offers we looked at. The timing matters too. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and you land on Monday, Nov 16, right in that window. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days, which is good walking weather for temples and markets. Our rough budget for two comes to $6,767. That covers flights, $1,687 for the best-value hotel and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person a day. Prices change, so these numbers show what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with some nature mixed in: temples and geisha lanes in Kyoto, street food in Osaka and a day with the deer in Nara. It suits couples and friends who like lots of walking, early starts and long dinners. The pace is up to you, but the trip out is long, so plan an easy first day after you land and leave the big temple days for later.
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
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value: $1,687 for the 9 nights ($187 a night) with a 7.9 score from 3,277 reviews and free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. Stay SAKURA Kyoto SUZAKU OJI costs more at $2,344 ($260 a night) but scores 8.9 from 1,205 reviews. It's in Nakagyo Ward, and heads-up: it doesn't offer free cancellation. For a splurge, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- is the top-rated pick at 9.5 from 482 reviews. It's $13,993 for the stay ($1,555 a night) with free cancellation, in Gion and Higashiyama, where the teahouses are and the temple walk from Kiyomizu-dera to Nanzen-ji begins. All three prices are room only.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
$13,993 for 9 nights, two guests · $1,555 a night
See roomsStay SAKURA Kyoto SUZAKU OJI
$2,344 for 9 nights, two guests · $260 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 ryotei in Gion
- Eat your way through Nishiki Market in downtown Kyoto
- Head to Dotonbori in Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki
- 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 Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 88h 55m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,641 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,740 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,767 |
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 | $1,370 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,370 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
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. Japan uses the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Rochester.
- Outbound has 3 stops: you leave Saturday, Nov 14 at 7:00 AM and land at Kansai International (KIX) Monday, Nov 16 at 9:10 AM.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 9:10 PM and lands Wednesday, Nov 25 at 11:55 AM; that's 88h 55m of travel across both directions.
- All three hotel prices are room only. APA and Seiryu offer free cancellation; Stay SAKURA doesn't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It was $1,370 per person round trip, or $2,739 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $393 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Fares move, so check the live price before you book.
Is it nonstop?
No. The fare is on B6 + NH + MM with 3 stops. Counting connections, travel adds up to 88h 55m across both directions. You leave Rochester at 7:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and land Monday, Nov 16 at 9:10 AM local time.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Rochester, so plan for some jet lag.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F and lows are near 43°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle in the normals for Nov 16 and Nov 18. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
You're on the ground from Monday morning, Nov 16 until Monday night, Nov 23. That's enough for Kyoto, an Osaka evening and a Nara day trip. Heads-up: the hotel prices cover 9 nights from Nov 14, so check whether you need the first two.
What does a whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget for two is $6,767. That covers flights, $1,687 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person a day.
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