Kyoto & Osaka from Savannah, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,561 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £294 per person below the typical fare on this route
- hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, rated 9.5 by 385 guests
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 88h 15m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Kyoto & Osaka is 9 nights from Savannah, 14 – 23 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £819 per person (UA, 2 stops, 88h 15m), 26% below the typical £1,113 on this route. Hotels start at £196 a night; Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£3,561 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,637 |
| hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,763 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £160 |
| The total, before you go | £3,561 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£294 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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£819 per person, return
£1,637 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 2 stops · 88h 15m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:18 PM – Tue, Nov 17, 4:45 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 6:35 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 10:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £819 | 2 stops | 88h 15m |
| B6 + TW + MM | £1,081 | 3 stops | 82h 55m |
| B6 + TW | £1,094 | 3 stops | 83h 35m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 03:28 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Kyoto & Osaka
Why we picked it: Kyoto & Osaka is the best value we priced for a week away: $1,085 round trip, 27% under the typical price.
Kyoto's 1,600 temples, geisha lanes and kaiseki dining sit half an hour from Osaka's street-food canals, making the pair Japan's cultural and culinary heart.
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
hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
£1,763 for 9 nights, two guests · £196 a night
See roomsLa'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
£1,871 for 9 nights, two guests · £208 a night
See roomsKABIN Kyoto
£1,967 for 9 nights, two guests · £219 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
Signature experiences
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei
- 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 Savannah | Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 88h 15m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 7,221 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,638 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo) | £1,763 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,766 |
| Total for two | £5,168 |
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: Savannah to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £819 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £818 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £1,113 |
| Price checks | 16 |
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.
Questions readers ask
How much does 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka from Savannah cost?
About £5,168 for two: £1,638 in flights, £1,763 for the hotel and £1,766 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Kyoto & Osaka 14 – 23 Nov?
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for Kyoto & Osaka?
Yes. Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
How long is the flight from Savannah to Kyoto & Osaka?
88h 15m with 2 stops on UA, on the fare we found.
Is £819 a good price for Savannah to Kyoto & Osaka?
It is 26% below the typical £1,113 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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