Kyoto & Osaka from Memphis, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,393 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £183 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, 33h 22m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
When we checked, a round trip from Memphis to Kyoto & Osaka on United cost $1,407 per person, or $2,814 for two, for Nov 14–23, 2026 (9 nights), with 2 stops each way. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, costs $1,687 for the stay, or $187 a night.
The total, before you go
£3,393 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £2,121 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,272 |
| The total, before you go | £3,393 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£183 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
£1,061 per person, return
£2,121 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 2 stops · 33h 22m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:23 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 4:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £1,061 | 2 stops | 33h 22m |
| United + ANA. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £1,104 | 2 stops | 20h 59m |
| American + Jetstar | £1,144 | 2 stops | 22h 25m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 09:28 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,407 per person round trip, this fare is $243 below the typical fare on this route. That's 15% under the $1,650 we usually see, and it's the lowest in 30 days. Across 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $1,407 to $1,790. 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. With highs of 57–64°F, it's comfortable weather for temple mornings, garden walks and long food crawls. For two people the whole trip comes to $6,841: $2,814 for flights, $1,687 for the hotel and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person a day. These are all-in prices from when we checked, and they can change at any time.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture and food city trip with some nature mixed in. Kyoto gives you temple mornings, garden walks and slow dinners, and Osaka's neon and street food are a short train ride away. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like walking a lot and eating well. With 9 nights you can keep a relaxed pace and still fit in a day in Nara.
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 hotels are 3-star and room-only, in Kyoto. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 for the stay ($187 a night). It's rated 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, comes with free cancellation and sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji, our budget pick, is also near the station. It costs $2,004 ($223 a night), is rated 9.0 from 3,914 reviews and also has free cancellation. The top-rated pick is hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, with a 9.5 from 385 reviews, at $2,038 ($226 a night). It's in Nakagyo Ward, near Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by. The room is dog friendly. Heads-up: this one has no free cancellation.
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 roomsComfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji
£1,511 for 9 nights, two guests · £168 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 crowds
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a ryotei in Gion
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- 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 Memphis | Memphis International (Frederick W. Smith) (MEM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 33h 22m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,760 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £2,121 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | £1,272 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £5,157 |
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: Memphis to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £1,061 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £1,061 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,244 |
| 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. The currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 15 hours ahead of Memphis.
- The $1,407 United fare takes 33h 22m with 2 stops. It leaves Saturday, Nov 14 at 4:23 PM and lands Monday, Nov 16 at 4:45 PM.
- All three hotels are room-only. Two have free cancellation, but hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- The fare lands at Kansai International (KIX). Osaka Itami (ITM) also serves the area.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $1,407 per person round trip on United, or $2,814 for two, all-in. That's $243 below the typical fare on this route. The price can change before you book.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport for Japan. Once you're there, you'll pay in Japanese yen.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle possible on a few, so pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, but keep in mind that the $1,407 fare lands Monday, Nov 16 at 4:45 PM, which leaves you about a week on the ground. For $1,464 per person, a United + ANA option lands Sunday, Nov 15 at 9:50 PM. Either way, match your hotel check-in to your arrival day.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
It's $6,841 in total: $2,814 for flights, $1,687 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, based on $130 per person a day.
Is it nonstop?
No. The United fare has 2 stops and takes 33h 22m to reach Kansai International (KIX).
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