Kyoto & Osaka from St. Louis, 14 – 23 Nov: £3,342 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Naganoya, rated 8.7 by 271 guests
- Free cancellation at Naganoya
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 73h 50m 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 St. Louis, 14 – 23 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £947 per person (F9 + OZ, 3 stops, 73h 50m). Hotels start at £161 a night; Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£3,342 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,895 |
| Naganoya, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,447 |
| The total, before you go | £3,342 |
| 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
£947 per person, return
£1,895 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + OZ · 3 stops · 73h 50m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:59 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 8:40 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 11:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + OZ | £947 | 3 stops | 73h 50m |
| AS + TW + MM | £1,167 | 3 stops | 61h 49m |
| F9 + OZ | £949 | 3 stops | 73h 20m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:33 GMT-5. 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: $1,257 round trip.
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
Naganoya
£1,447 for 9 nights, two guests · £161 a night
See roomsThe Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
£10,740 for 9 nights, two guests · £1,193 a night
See roomsYukari Kyoto
£1,556 for 9 nights, two guests · £173 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 St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International (STL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 73h 50m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,562 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,895 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Naganoya) | £1,447 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £1,764 |
| Total for two | £5,106 |
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: St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £947 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £881 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £927 |
| 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.
Questions readers ask
How much does 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka from St. Louis cost?
About £5,106 for two: £1,895 in flights, £1,447 for the hotel and £1,764 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 St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka?
73h 50m with 3 stops on F9 + OZ, on the fare we found.
Is £947 a good price for St. Louis to Kyoto & Osaka?
It is close to the typical £927 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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