Kyoto & Osaka from San Juan, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,401
Round-trip flights from San Juan to Kyoto & Osaka cost $1,401 per person ($2,801 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights. The airlines are B6 + YP + MM with 3 stops, so it isn't nonstop. Expect highs of 57–64°F during autumn-leaf season, and the best-value hotel, hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, costs $2,038 for the stay, or $226 a night.
The flight
$1,401 per person, round trip
$2,801 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + YP + MM · 3 stops · 65h 43m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:40 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 9:15 AM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 10:33 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + YP + MM | $1,401 | 3 stops | 65h 43m |
| B6 + YP + RS | $1,455 | 3 stops | 64h 33m |
| B6 + YP + MM | $1,418 | 3 stops | 64h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 9:05 PM AST. 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 | $2,801 |
| hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, 9 nights | $2,038 |
| Trip total for two | $4,839 |
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Why go now
When we checked, the fare was $1,401 per person round trip, or $2,801 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's above the $1,335 median of our 5 earlier checks on this route, so this isn't a markdown. The reason to go is the timing. Nov 14–23 falls in autumn-leaf season, when the color at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peaks in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast and a couple are drizzly, which is good walking weather for temples, gardens and market crawls. Nine nights gives you room for Kyoto, Osaka food nights and a day in Nara without rushing. Prices move, so this is what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with nature in between: temples and gardens in the morning, market snacks in the afternoon, street food and neon at night. It suits couples and friends who like to walk a lot and eat well, and who don't mind early starts to beat the crowds. The pace is steady, not frantic. With Kyoto as your base, Osaka and Nara are easy day trips.
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
All three picks are in central Kyoto and all are room only. Our best-value pick is hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo in Nakagyo Ward, at $2,038 for the stay, or $226 a night. It scores 9.5 from 385 reviews, and the room is dog friendly. Our top-rated pick is Yukari Kyoto in Shimogyo Ward near Karasuma, at $2,060, or $229 a night, scoring 8.7 from 567 reviews. Our budget pick is GuestHouse MIYABI in Kawaramachi, at $2,132, or $237 a night, scoring 8.3 from 309 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo) is good for dining and shopping, with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by. The Kyoto Station area is better if you plan a lot of day trips.
hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,038 for 9 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsYukari Kyoto
$2,060 for 9 nights, two guests · $229 a night
See roomsGuestHouse MIYABI
$2,132 for 9 nights, two guests · $237 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, ahead of the crowds
- Walk the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji while the leaves turn
- Have a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for a slow, many-course night
- Graze your way down Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka, 15 minutes away by express train
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- 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 San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 65h 43m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 8,473 miles each way |
| Time difference | +13 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,802 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo) | $2,038 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $7,180 |
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: San Juan to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,401 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,298 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,335 |
| 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, and Japan's currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 13 hours ahead of San Juan.
- The outbound trip takes 65h 43m with 3 stops. It leaves at 6:40 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at Kansai International (KIX) at 9:15 AM on Monday, Nov 16.
- The return leaves at 7:25 AM on Monday, Nov 23 and arrives at 10:33 AM on Tuesday, Nov 24.
- All three hotels are room only, and only GuestHouse MIYABI has free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $1,401 per person round trip, or $2,801 for two, all-in, on B6 + YP + MM with 3 stops. Two other options we saw were $1,418 and $1,455 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport for Japan. You'll pay in Japanese yen, and the clock runs 13 hours ahead of San Juan.
What is the weather like?
Based on normals for these dates, highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. Expect mostly overcast days and a couple of drizzly ones, so pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
Heads-up: with 3 stops, you land Monday, Nov 16 at 9:15 AM, which leaves about a week on the ground. That's enough for Kyoto's temples, a day in Nara and an Osaka food night, so check your hotel check-in date against your arrival.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate $7,180 for two: $2,802 for flights, $2,038 for hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person per day.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Kansai International (KIX). Osaka Itami (ITM) also serves the area. You depart from Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU).
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