Two weeks in Kyoto gives you time to do more than tick off the famous sights — and at £819pp with flights and luggage, Goose is already considering how many bowls of ramen could fit into the itinerary. This winter escape offers a practical base for exploring Japan’s historic streets, temples and food culture at your own pace.

🇯🇵 14 nights in Kyoto, Japan
⭐ 3-star hotel
🏨 Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
✈️ Return flights from London Heathrow
📅 Travel dates: 21 January–5 February 2027
🧳 Underseat bag and 5kg cabin bag per person, plus two 20kg hold bags in total
👫 Based on two adults sharing
💷 £819pp — £1,638 total for two

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa is a compact, straightforward hotel in central Kyoto, well placed for days spent exploring. Rooms include Wi-Fi, a flatscreen television and a private bathroom — a comfortable place to return to after a day on your feet.

Nearby Nijō Castle is a good starting point, while the Kyoto International Manga Museum adds something different to the itinerary. Nishiki Market offers plenty of opportunities to discover local flavours, with shopping streets, restaurants and bars giving you reasons to keep exploring into the evening.

A fortnight also leaves room to revisit favourite neighbourhoods or add days out to Osaka and Nara. We can help plan rail journeys and excursions, balancing the bigger sights with time to enjoy Kyoto without rushing.

What’s included

  • Return flights from London Heathrow.
  • 14 nights at Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa.
  • Accommodation based on two adults sharing.
  • One underseat bag per person, measuring up to 50 × 38 × 20cm.
  • One 5kg cabin bag per person, measuring up to 55 × 40 × 20cm.
  • Two 20kg hold luggage items in total.

Good to know

Meals and airport transfers aren’t confirmed as included. The travel dates cover the overall journey, with 14 hotel nights; we’ll confirm the overnight flight arrangements, arrival airport, connections and exact check-in dates before booking.

This is a winter visit, so warm layers will be useful for days exploring outdoors. We’ll take care of checking availability, the room, baggage conditions, any local accommodation taxes and the best way to reach Kyoto from the airport.

We can also arrange rail travel, guided experiences, airport parking and lounge access, or build in extra nights in Tokyo or another destination. It’s all part of our full concierge service — helping you turn a tempting fare into a properly coordinated Japan holiday.