Kyoto & Osaka from Norfolk, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,185 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- Fare $1,268 per person, $9 under the $1,277 median we found
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Three stops and 82h 58m outbound mean you land Nov 16 at 4:50 PM, and checked bags add $240 for two.
Worth it if you have the stamina for a three-stop flight and want autumn temples and street food; skip it if long travel days wear you down.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip there: $4,225 for two, all in, is the flights at $2,535 plus 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae at $1,690, taxes and fees included. You leave Norfolk Nov 14 and fly home Nov 23, 2026, on F9 + YP + MM with 3 stops, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 82h 58m. Checked bags and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£3,185 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,911 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,274 |
| The total, before you go | £3,185 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£956 per person, return
£1,911 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + YP + MM · 3 stops · 82h 58m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 3:56 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 4:50 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 5:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + YP + MM | £956 | 3 stops | 82h 58m |
| F9 + YP + RS | £991 | 3 stops | 75h 13m |
| F9 + YP + MM | £963 | 3 stops | 75h 23m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 15:06 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $1,268 per person, $2,535 for two. That's $9 below the $1,277 median of our five earlier checks on this route, or 1% under. The lowest we saw was $1,212 on Oct 12. Your dates fall in Kyoto's autumn-leaf season: Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F. It's mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days, which is good weather for walking temple grounds. With the APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, the trip comes to $4,225 for two before bags and spending. We'd plan on $130 a day per person on top of that, or $2,340 for the two of you over 9 days. It's a good trip for gardens, food markets and long dinners while the leaves turn.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food trip for two people who like to walk. Spend mornings at shrines and gardens in Kyoto, then spend evenings eating your way along Osaka's canals. The pace is steady, not rushed, with nine nights to mix temple days, a Nara day trip and long dinners. It suits couples or friends who care more about what's on the plate and in the garden than about a pool.
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 pick and the one in our total. It's $1,690 for the stay, or $188 a night, with a 7.9 from 3,276 reviews and free cancellation. You get a double room in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 385 reviews, for $2,042 for the stay or $227 a night. It has no free cancellation, and the room is dog friendly. Naganoya scores 8.7 from 271 reviews and costs $1,920, or $213 a night, with free cancellation. It's in Nakagyo Ward, near Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), close to Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley. All three are room only.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£1,274 for 9 nights, two guests · £142 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,539 for 9 nights, two guests · £171 a night
See roomsNaganoya
£1,447 for 9 nights, two guests · £161 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 Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8 AM
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji while the leaves turn
- Eat your way through Nishiki Market downtown
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei in the teahouse lanes
- Take the express train 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
- 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 Norfolk | Norfolk International (ORF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 82h 58m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 7,062 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,912 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | £1,274 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £4,949 |
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: Norfolk to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £956 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £914 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £963 |
| 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, and Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Norfolk.
- The outbound leaves ORF Nov 14 at 3:56 PM and lands at Kansai International (KIX) Nov 16 at 4:50 PM, with 3 stops.
- The return leaves Nov 23 at 7:25 AM and lands Nov 24 at 5:29 PM.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked, with checked bags ($240 for two) and spending not included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long trip there doesn't put you off. The fare is 1% under the $1,277 median of our checks, and your dates line up with the autumn-leaf peak. The trade-off is 3 stops and 82h 58m on the outbound.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $4,225, all in: $2,535 for flights and $1,690 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, taxes and fees included as found. A checked bag adds $240 for two, and we'd plan on $130 a day per person for spending.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Norfolk.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. Expect mostly overcast days, with drizzle in the normals for Nov 16 and Nov 18. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
The flight lands Nov 16 at 4:50 PM, so the first two days go to travel. That still leaves room for Kyoto's temples, a Nara day trip and an Osaka food night.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Kansai International (KIX). Osaka Itami (ITM) is the area's other airport.
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