Kyoto & Osaka from Louisville, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,152 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £424 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: 2 stops on the way, 21h 35m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Louisville to Kyoto & Osaka for Nov 14–23, 2026 (nine nights) were $1,247 per person all-in, or $2,494 for two. The flights are on United, operated by Republic Airways as United Express, with 2 stops each way and no nonstop option. Expect highs of 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, and the best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $1,687 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£3,152 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,880 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,272 |
| The total, before you go | £3,152 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£424 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
£940 per person, return
£1,880 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express · 2 stops · 21h 35m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:10 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 4:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | £940 | 2 stops | 21h 35m |
| United + ANA. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | £999 | 2 stops | 22h 33m |
| United + ANA. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | £1,073 | 2 stops | 21h 13m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:21 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,247 per person round trip, this fare is $563 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 31% gap across the 12 fares we checked, and $1,126 less for two. Those fares ran from $1,247 to $1,810. The timing matters too: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these dates fall right in that window. Normal highs are 57–64°F with lows of 41–45°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days. That's good walking weather for temples, gardens and market streets. Nine nights gives you time for Kyoto's temples, a food-heavy day in Osaka and a side trip to Nara. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with a side of nature: temple mornings, garden afternoons and long dinners. It suits couples and friends who like to walk and eat their way through a place, and who don't mind an early start for the quiet hours. Over nine nights you can keep an easy pace, mixing busy Kyoto days with slower ones in the western hills and a night or two out in Osaka.
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
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 for the stay, or $187 a night, for a Double Room. It has a 7.9 review score from 3,276 reviews and free cancellation. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated, at 9.5 from 385 reviews, for $2,038 for the stay or $226 a night, in Nakagyo Ward. Heads-up: it has no free cancellation, and the room is dog friendly. Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi scores 9 from 5,331 reviews, the most of the three, at $2,690 or $299 a night with free cancellation. All three are room only. Two are in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips like Nara. For dinners out, Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo) has Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by.
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 roomsVia Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi
£2,028 for 9 nights, two guests · £225 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 8am, when the paths are quietest.
- Pair the Arashiyama bamboo grove with the gardens of Tenryu-ji, in the middle of leaf season.
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a ryotei in Gion for one slow, formal evening.
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl in downtown Kyoto.
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki along Dotonbori in Osaka after dark.
- 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
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
- 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 Louisville | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 21h 35m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,720 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,880 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | £1,272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £4,915 |
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: Louisville to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £940 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £940 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 this trip. The currency is the Japanese yen (JPY).
- Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Louisville, and the outbound trip takes 21h 35m with 2 stops over about 6,720 miles.
- The outbound flight leaves SDF at 5:10 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at Kansai International (KIX) at 4:45 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- All three hotels are room only. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and Via Inn Prime Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi offer free cancellation, and hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Our sample budget for two is $6,521: $2,494 for flights, $1,687 for the hotel and $2,340 for spending ($130 per person per day).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $1,247 per person round trip, all-in, or $2,494 for two, on United with 2 stops. That's $563 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The fares we saw ran up to $1,810, and prices can change.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Japan requires a passport, and you'll be paying in Japanese yen.
What is the weather like?
Normal highs for these dates are 57–64°F with lows of 41–45°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle typical on Nov 16 and Nov 18. Bring layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Kyoto plus Osaka and a day in Nara. Remember the outbound trip takes 21h 35m and lands on Sunday, Nov 15, so plan an easy first evening.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Kansai International (KIX) at 4:45 PM on Sunday, Nov 15. Osaka Itami (ITM) also serves the area.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $6,521: $2,494 for flights, $1,687 for nine nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person per day.
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