Kyoto & Osaka, Japan: trips from £643
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.
Trips to Kyoto & Osaka from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from Los Angeles15% below typicalWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £122 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, rated 8.8 by 4,321 guests
- Free cancellation at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo
£1,642 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,285 + hotel £357, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
ZG + GK · with a stop · 43h 30m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 43h 30m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from LondonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Fare is $912 per person, $59 below the typical fare on this route
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori: 8.1 from 5,409 reviews, free cancellation
- Autumn leaves season at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama, with evening illuminations
£1,977 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,375 + hotel £556 + resort fee £46, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
CZ + MM · with a stop · 53h 20m
The catch: There are two stops, and the outbound takes 53h 20m: you land at 6:10 AM Sunday, Nov 29, so two of the 5 hotel nights pass in transit.
Worth it if a long two-stop journey is fine for autumn Kyoto at this fare; skip it if you want more time on the ground than in transit.
Just found · from BerlinWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Breakfast hotel near Gion, rated 8.8 from 2,684 reviews, free cancellation
- Fare is $106 per person below the highest fare we saw
- Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Market and Dotonbori street food in 5 nights
£2,053 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,595 + hotel £424 + resort fee £34, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Turkish Airlines · with a stop · 20h 35m
The catch: The outbound flight has one stop and takes 20h 35m, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two that isn't in the total.
Worth it if a long flight is fine for cool-weather temples and street food; skip it if you're set on the November leaves or the April blossoms.
Just found · from AtlantaWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
£2,969 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,697 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + OZ · with a stop · 65h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 65h 4m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from El PasoWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £364 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
£3,085 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,814 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + AC · with a stop · 57h 38m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 57h 38m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
5 – 10 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- $887 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Hostel Ayame scores 9.1 from 247 reviews, with free cancellation
- Highs of 63–65°F for temple walks and Nishiki Market
£2,383 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,824 + hotel £559, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + JAL. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 22h 40m
The catch: Two stops and 22h 40m on the way out, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you can sleep on planes and want Kyoto's temples for less; skip it if two stops and 22h 40m sound miserable.
Just found · from CincinnatiWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori: 8.1 from 5,410 reviews, free cancellation
- Fare is $1,227 per person, $3 above the $1,224 typical
£3,017 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,849 + hotel £1,168, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + AC · with a stop · 77h 46m
The catch: The cheapest fare has 3 stops and takes 77h 46m out, landing Monday, Nov 16 at 5:40 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if a long, multi-stop flight is a fair trade for peak autumn color; skip it if travel days wipe you out.
Just found · from DenverWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £164 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, rated 8.8 by 4,321 guests
- Free cancellation at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo
£2,055 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,855 + hotel £200, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 60h 54m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 60h 54m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from PittsburghWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
£3,142 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,869 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
ANA · with a stop · 71h 49m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 71h 49m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from LouisvilleWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £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
£3,152 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,880 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express · with a stop · 21h 35m
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.
Just found · from Grand RapidsWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £273 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
£3,155 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,881 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express · with a stop · 21h 13m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 21h 13m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from RochesterLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
5 – 10 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- Fare $1,254 per person, $116 below the typical fare here
- La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo: 8.7 from 3,924 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 63–65°F, good weather for long temple walks
£2,454 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,890 + hotel £563, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United + ANA · with a stop · 25h 40m
The catch: The outbound has two stops and takes 25h 40m, landing at 9:50 PM on Friday, Nov 6, so you lose a day and a hotel night.
Worth it if temples, gardens and street food are worth a long flight to you; skip it if you only want a quick nonstop getaway.
Just found · from New OrleansWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
- Osaka's Dotonbori is 15 minutes from Kyoto by express train
£3,267 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,891 + hotel £1,271 + resort fee £105, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + OZ · with a stop · 69h 39m
The catch: The fare we found has 3 stops and 69h 39m of total travel time, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a Saturday-night departure that lands Monday evening for peak autumn color; skip it if long layovers ruin a vacation for you.
Just found · from St. LouisWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Naganoya, rated 8.7 by 271 guests
- Free cancellation at Naganoya
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
£3,342 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,895 + hotel £1,447, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + OZ · with a stop · 73h 50m
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.
Nine nights away · from NorfolkWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- 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
£3,185 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,911 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + YP + MM · with a stop · 82h 58m
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.
Just found · from MinneapolisWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji and Eikan-do
- Fare is $1,286 per person, $17 above the $1,269 typical
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, free cancellation
£3,210 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,938 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + AC · with a stop · 67h 53m
The catch: With 3 stops and 67h 53m of travel on the way out, you land Monday, Nov 16, and checked bags run about $240 for two.
Worth it if you care more about fall color and food than travel time; skip it if a 3-stop flight that takes two days sounds rough.
Just found · from West Palm BeachLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Fare $1,291 per person, $190 below the typical fare on this route
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- Kyoto Plaza Hotel Kintetsu Jujo: 8.3 from 2,309 reviews, free cancellation
£3,097 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,946 + hotel £1,151, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 33h
The catch: The $1,291 United fare has one stop and takes 33 hours on the way out, landing Monday, Nov 16 at 4:45 PM.
Worth it if a 33-hour trip out is fair trade for leaf season in Kyoto; skip it if you need a short travel day.
Just found · from AlbanyWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £59 per person below the typical fare on this route
- THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO, rated 8.4 by 430 guests
- Free cancellation at THE L.A. MART HOTEL KYOTO
£2,953 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,946 + hotel £1,007, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
UA + NH · with a stop · 54h 8m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 54h 8m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from JacksonvilleWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £126 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, rated 8.1 by 5,439 guests
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
£3,119 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,951 + hotel £1,168, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + AC · with a stop · 73h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 73h 4m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from San AntonioWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
£3,226 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,952 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + JAL. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 24h 45m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 24h 45m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from NorfolkWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
5 – 10 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- £196 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- The OneFive Kyoto Shijo, rated 8.7 by 4,030 guests
- Free cancellation at The OneFive Kyoto Shijo
£2,530 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,958 + hotel £571, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United + ANA. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 21h 25m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 21h 25m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from New YorkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, rated 8.1 by 5,439 guests
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
£3,145 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,976 + hotel £1,168, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
NH + GK · with a stop · 50h 20m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 50h 20m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Nine nights away · from RichmondWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations
- $158 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
£3,286 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,012 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + AC · with a stop · 63h 50m
The catch: The outbound fare has 3 stops and takes 63h 50m, landing Monday, Nov 16, and a checked bag is about $180 for two.
Worth it if you have time for a long trip and want temples and food in leaf season; skip it if long layovers wear you out.
Nine nights away · from Fort MyersWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- $272 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, free cancellation
£3,298 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,026 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + OZ · with a stop · 60h 5m
The catch: The flights have 3 stops and 60h 5m of travel time round trip, and you land Monday, Nov 16 at 6:30 PM.
Worth it if fall color, temples and street food are worth a long trip there; skip it if more than one connection wears you out.
Just found · from Oklahoma CityNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji and Eikan-do
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekikita: 8.4 from 1,383 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F for walking days
£3,333 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,036 + hotel £1,297, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + OZ · with a stop · 62h 30m
The catch: It's three stops and 62 and a half hours out, at $1,351 per person against a typical $1,293, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if your dates are fixed on peak autumn leaves and long layovers don't bother you; skip it if you want a short, simple flight.
Just found · from RochesterWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £296 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
£3,336 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,065 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + NH + MM · with a stop · 88h 55m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 88h 55m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from Dallas-Fort WorthWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £119 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, rated 8.8 by 4,321 guests
- Free cancellation at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo
£2,264 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,065 + hotel £200, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 68h 27m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 68h 27m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Nine nights away · from San JuanNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji and Eikan-do
- hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo scores 9.5 from 385 reviews, $226 a night
- Typical highs 57–64°F, good for long temple and food days
£3,647 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,111 + hotel £1,536, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + YP + MM · with a stop · 65h 43m
The catch: You'd spend 65h 43m traveling round trip with 3 stops, and $1,401 per person is above the $1,335 median of our earlier checks.
Worth it if leaf season matters more to you than the fare and long layovers; skip it if you can wait and watch for a lower price.
Just found · from MemphisLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £183 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£3,393 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,121 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 33h 22m
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.
Nine nights away · from TucsonWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- $244 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
£3,407 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,133 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska + Hainan. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest · with a stop · 38h 35m
The catch: The flight out takes 38h 35m with 2 stops, so you land Monday, Nov 16, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want temples in autumn color and Osaka street food and can sit through 38h 35m; skip it if long connections wear you out.
Just found · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £298 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
£3,421 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,150 + hotel £1,272, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United + ANA. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 24h 45m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 24h 45m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from OrlandoNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo: 8.8 from 4,312 reviews, $53 a night
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we picked
- December highs of 48–56°F, good for temple walks in a coat
£2,409 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,209 + hotel £200, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + YP + MM · with a stop · 64h 6m
The catch: The fare is $1,466 per person against a typical $1,187, with 3 stops, and you land Sunday, Dec 13 at 9:15 AM.
Worth it if these dates are fixed and long layovers don't bother you; skip it if you can wait for a fare closer to $1,187.
Just found · from Kansas CityNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
11 – 16 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto: 8.4 from 4,459 reviews, $449 for 5 nights
- Free cancellation at all three Kyoto hotels we checked
- Typical highs of 48–56°F and lows near 36°F for these dates
£2,589 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,251 + hotel £338, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + YP + RS · with a stop · 59h 53m
The catch: The fare has 3 stops and 59h 53m of travel, and you land Sunday, Dec 13 at 8:40 PM, which leaves two full days.
Worth it if you can add days or wait for a lower fare; skip it if two full days in Kyoto feels too short.
Just found · from Des MoinesWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £426 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
£3,680 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,406 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · with a stop · 20h 15m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 20h 15m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from AlbuquerqueWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Yukari Kyoto, rated 8.7 by 567 guests
- Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
£3,990 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,438 + hotel £1,553, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska + China Airlines · with a stop · 37h 35m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 37h 35m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from MadisonWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
3 – 8 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £401 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo, rated 8.8 by 4,321 guests
- Free cancellation at Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawagojo
£2,975 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,617 + hotel £358, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + JAL. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle · with a stop · 22h 19m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 22h 19m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from BirminghamWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £514 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori, rated 8.1 by 5,439 guests
- Free cancellation at APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
£3,298 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,745 + hotel £553, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
KE + TW · with a stop · 81h 36m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 81h 36m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Just found · from Little RockWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- £148 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Naganoya, rated 8.7 by 271 guests
- Free cancellation at Naganoya
£4,283 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £2,836 + hotel £1,447, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
AS + KE · with a stop · 77h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 77h 4m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Nine nights away · from MadisonNot worth it this week
Kyoto & Osaka
14 – 23 Nov 2026 · 9 nights
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae scores 7.9 from 3,276 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 57–64°F, easy walking weather for temples and Nara
£4,386 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £3,112 + hotel £1,274, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + B6 + NH · with a stop · 64h 49m
The catch: The fare is $2,065 per person against a $1,814 median on earlier checks, and the flight out has three stops and lands two days later.
Worth it if fall leaves in Kyoto are the whole point and the dates are fixed; skip it if you can wait for the fare to come down.
Just found · from Little RockWorth it, if
Kyoto & Osaka
19 – 24 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 42°F this time of year
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
£4,141 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £3,244 + hotel £897, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American + JAL. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · with a stop · 25h 15m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 25h 15m in all.
Worth it if museums and old streets are your thing; skip it if you want a pool.
Lowest fares to Kyoto & Osaka by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | £540 | 7 |
| Los Angeles | £642 | 14 |
| Paris | £657 | 2 |
| London | £687 | 5 |
| Seattle | £696 | 8 |
| Las Vegas | £714 | 7 |
| Edinburgh | £758 | 2 |
| Houston | £763 | 7 |
| San Francisco | £770 | 10 |
| Marseille | £781 | 2 |
| Berlin | £797 | 4 |
| Atlanta | £803 | 9 |
| San Diego | £825 | 5 |
| Detroit | £829 | 6 |
| Denver | £830 | 7 |
| Salt Lake City | £842 | 6 |
| Miami | £843 | 9 |
| Orlando | £854 | 6 |
| Stuttgart | £865 | 1 |
| Charlotte | £868 | 4 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- March, April: Cherry blossom along the Philosopher's Path and Maruyama Park, usually the first two weeks of April.
- November: Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations.
- July: Gion Matsuri festival runs through July with the grand float processions on the 17th and 24th.
July, August: Kyoto's basin traps heat and humidity in July and August.
Where to stay 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
- 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
Good to know
| Airports | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Kind of trip | culture, history, food, city, nature |
Kyoto & Osaka in pictures
Questions about Kyoto & Osaka
When is the best time to visit Kyoto & Osaka?
March, April, May, October, November and December. July, August: Kyoto's basin traps heat and humidity in July and August.
Do I need a passport for Kyoto & Osaka?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Kyoto & Osaka right now?
Kyoto & Osaka from Los Angeles, 3 – 8 Dec 2026, from £643 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Kyoto & Osaka on the ground?
Kyoto & Osaka is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.