Kyoto & Osaka from Birmingham, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,421 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £298 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 24h 45m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka are $1,426 per person, or $2,852 for two, all-in when we checked, for Nov 14–23, 2026, which is nine nights on United + ANA with two stops each way. Expect highs of 57–64°F under mostly overcast skies, and the best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $1,687 for the whole stay.
The total, before you go
£3,421 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £2,150 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,272 |
| The total, before you go | £3,421 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£298 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 for two return); 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
£1,075 per person, return
£2,150 for two, taxes and fees included · United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · 2 stops · 24h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:05 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | £1,075 | 2 stops | 24h 45m |
| American + Jetstar | £1,140 | 2 stops | 21h 54m |
| American + JAL. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £1,152 | 2 stops | 23h 5m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:17 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,426 per person round trip, or $2,852 for two, is $395 below the typical fare on this route. That's 22% under $1,821. It's also the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days, and fares we saw for these dates went as high as $2,283. The timing matters as much as the price. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these nine nights fall right in that window. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days. That's easy walking weather for temples, gardens and food markets. Add the $187-a-night hotel and $130 per person a day for spending, and our budget for two comes to $6,879.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with plenty of nature mixed in: temple mornings, garden afternoons, market lunches and long dinners, plus a day in Osaka for street food. It suits couples and friends who like to walk and eat, at a steady pace instead of a rushed one. With nine nights you can base yourself in Kyoto, take day trips and still have a few slow days.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
We priced three hotels for the full nine nights, all room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 for the stay ($187 a night). It scores 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, offers free cancellation and sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. Top rated is hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo at 9.5 from 385 reviews, $2,038 for the stay ($226 a night). The room is dog friendly, but there's no free cancellation. The OneFive Kyoto Shijo is the only 4-star of the three, with 8.7 from 4,023 reviews, $2,085 for the stay ($232 a night) and free cancellation. It's in Shijo, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), where Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley are nearby.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£1,272 for 9 nights, two guests · £141 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,536 for 9 nights, two guests · £170 a night
See roomsThe OneFive Kyoto Shijo
£1,572 for 9 nights, two guests · £175 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 the torii-gate tunnels at Fushimi Inari before 8 AM.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji during the November leaves.
- Plan one big night out with a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei.
- Eat your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl.
- Ride over to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori.
- Take a day trip to Nara for the 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
- 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 Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 24h 45m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,959 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £2,150 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | £1,272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £5,185 |
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: Birmingham to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £1,075 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £1,075 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,373 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers 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 for Japan, and the currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of Birmingham, and the outbound trip takes 24h 45m with two stops into Kansai International (KIX).
- The outbound flight leaves BHM at 6:05 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 9:50 PM on Sunday, Nov 15, local time.
- All three hotels are room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and The OneFive Kyoto Shijo have free cancellation, but hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $1,426 per person round trip, or $2,852 for two, all-in, on United + ANA with two stops. We also saw American + Jetstar at $1,513 and American + JAL at $1,528 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Birmingham, so plan on a day or so to adjust after a 6,959-mile trip.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F with lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle on a couple of them, so bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
For Kyoto plus day trips, yes. Osaka Namba and Dotonbori are 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train, and Nara works as a day trip, so you can see both cities without changing hotels.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget comes to $6,879 for two: $2,852 for flights, $1,687 for APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, which is $130 per person a day.
Will these prices hold?
We can't promise that. These are all-in prices from when we checked, and fares on these dates ranged from $1,426 to $2,283 across our checks. Two of the three hotels have free cancellation.
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