Kyoto & Osaka from Little Rock, 14 – 23 Nov: £4,283 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £148 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Naganoya, rated 8.7 by 271 guests
- Free cancellation at Naganoya
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 77h 4m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Round trip from Little Rock to Kyoto & Osaka is $1,881 per person ($3,762 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, on AS + KE with 3 stops, so it isn't nonstop. Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and mostly overcast days. Naganoya is the best-value hotel at $1,920 for the stay, or $213 a night.
The total, before you go
£4,283 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £2,836 |
| Naganoya, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,447 |
| The total, before you go | £4,283 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£148 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Alaska, £106 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
£1,418 per person, return
£2,836 for two, taxes and fees included · AS + KE · 3 stops · 77h 4m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:47 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 8:45 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 1:25 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 11:31 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS + KE | £1,418 | 3 stops | 77h 4m |
| AS + CI + AK | £1,478 | 3 stops | 75h 49m |
| AS + KE | £1,475 | 3 stops | 75h 34m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 10:48 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,881 per person, all-in when we checked, is $196 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 9% less. Across 12 offers, fares ran from $1,881 to $2,077. For two adults, flights come to $3,762. Add Naganoya at $1,920 and $130 a day each for spending, and our rough budget for two is $8,022. The timing is the real draw: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather for temples and markets. The flight has 3 stops, so this suits travelers who want a full culture-and-food vacation rather than a quick getaway. Fares 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 a side of nature: temples, gardens, market stalls and Osaka street food. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk all day and eat well. The pace is steady rather than lazy, with early starts at the shrines and easy evenings, and Osaka is just 15 minutes away by express train.
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
All three picks are in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by for dinners. Naganoya is the best value at $1,920 for the 9 nights ($213 a night). It scores 8.7 from 271 reviews and offers free cancellation on a Standard Triple Studio. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 383 reviews, at $2,042 for the stay ($227 a night). Heads-up: it has no free cancellation, and its Premier Twin Room is dog friendly. GuestHouse MIYABI is the guesthouse pick at $2,136 ($237 a night), with an 8.3 from 309 reviews, a Twin Room with Private Bathroom and free cancellation. All three are room only.
Naganoya
£1,447 for 9 nights, two guests · £161 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,539 for 9 nights, two guests · £171 a night
See roomsGuestHouse MIYABI
£1,610 for 9 nights, two guests · £179 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 day crowds.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji during the November leaves.
- Set aside one night for a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei.
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a downtown food crawl.
- Head to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori.
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji.
Also worth it
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Little Rock | Clinton National (LIT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 77h 4m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,706 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £2,836 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Naganoya) | £1,447 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £6,047 |
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: Little Rock to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £1,418 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £1,414 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
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.
- Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Little Rock, so plan an easy first day for jet lag.
- The outbound takes 77h 4m with 3 stops, leaving Saturday, Nov 14 at 1:47 PM and landing Monday, Nov 16 at 8:45 PM.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change. Naganoya and GuestHouse MIYABI offer free cancellation; hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November with evening illuminations. Pack layers for highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $1,881 per person round trip, or $3,762 for two, all-in when we checked. It's on AS + KE with 3 stops, and that's $196 below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen, and keep in mind that Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Little Rock.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle on a couple of them, so bring a light rain layer.
Is 9 nights enough?
Heads-up: the outbound lands Monday, Nov 16 at 8:45 PM, so check your hotel dates. The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 1:25 PM. That still leaves time for Kyoto, an Osaka evening and a Nara day trip.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget for two is $8,022: $3,762 in flights, $1,920 for Naganoya and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day over 9 days.
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