Kyoto & Osaka from Atlanta, Nov 14–23: $3,939 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Kyoto & Osaka were $1,126 per person ($2,252 for two), all-in, for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, when we checked. The fare is on F9 + OZ with 2 stops, so it isn't nonstop, and typical highs run 57–64°F. The best-value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, comes to $187 a night.
The total, before you go
$3,939 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,252 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,687 |
| The total, before you go | $3,939 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$1,126 per person, round trip
$2,252 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + OZ · 2 stops · 65h 4m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 3:45 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 6:30 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 9:44 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + OZ | $1,126 | 2 stops | 65h 4m |
| F9 + YP + ZE + GK | $1,186 | 3 stops | 66h 29m |
| F9 + OZ | $1,191 | 2 stops | 61h 28m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,126 per person, this fare is $3 under $1,129, the median of our earlier checks on this route. That makes it a fair price, not a markdown. The lowest we saw in the past 30 days was $1,106. The real reason to look this week is the calendar: 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. Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with some drizzle, which is good walking weather for temples and markets. Our rough budget for two comes to $6,279: $2,252 for flights, $1,687 at the best-value hotel and $2,340 for spending at $130 a day each. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with some nature mixed in: temples at dawn, market lunches, gardens in autumn color and evenings along Osaka's neon canals. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk and eat their way through a place. The pace is steady rather than packed, and since the trip over is long, plan an easy first day.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Nov 14–23
Typical highs 57–64°F, lows near 43°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 64 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 63 °F | 43 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 64 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 57 °F | 42 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 58 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 60 °F | 42 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 62 °F | 41 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 62 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 58 °F | 43 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
All three are in Kyoto, room only, with free cancellation when we checked. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the best value at $1,687 for the stay ($187 a night), rated 7.9 from 3,277 reviews. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi is the top rated at 9.2 from 1,849 reviews, at $4,283 for the stay ($476 a night). It's a 4-star in Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by. GuestHouse MIYABI, also near Kawaramachi, is the smaller guesthouse option at $2,132 for the stay ($237 a night), rated 8.3 from 309 reviews, with a twin room and a private bathroom.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomsTHE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi
$4,283 for 9 nights, two guests · $476 a night
See roomsGuestHouse MIYABI
$2,132 for 9 nights, two guests · $237 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 the torii-gate tunnels of Fushimi Inari before 8 AM, ahead of the crowds
- Walk through the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji in autumn color
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a ryotei in Gion
- Eat your way down Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Take the express train to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori
- Spend a day in Nara with the deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8am
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- 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 Atlanta | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 65h 4m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 7,023 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,252 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,279 |
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: Atlanta to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,126 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,106 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,129 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers 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. The currency is the Japanese yen, and Japan is 14 hours ahead of Atlanta.
- The outbound flight takes 65h 4m with 2 stops: it leaves Saturday, Nov 14 at 3:45 PM and lands Monday, Nov 16 at 6:30 PM.
- The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 7:25 AM and lands at 9:44 PM the same day.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation when we checked.
- Mid-to-late November is peak autumn-leaf season at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama, with evening illuminations.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $1,126 per person round trip, all-in, or $2,252 for two, on F9 + OZ with 2 stops. The median of our earlier checks on this route is $1,129. Prices change, so the live price may be different.
How long does it take to get there?
The outbound trip takes 65h 4m door to door, covering 7,023 miles. You leave Atlanta at 3:45 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and land at Kansai International (KIX) at 6:30 PM on Monday, Nov 16. Another option we found takes 61h 28m with the same stops for $1,191 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, a passport is required for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen, and remember that Japan runs 14 hours ahead of Atlanta, so expect some jet lag on arrival.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 57–64°F and lows are near 43°F. Most days are overcast with some drizzle, so pack layers and a light rain jacket for temple walks.
Is 9 nights enough?
Since you land the evening of Monday, Nov 16 and fly home the morning of Monday, Nov 23, your time on the ground is shorter than nine nights. That still leaves room for Kyoto's temples, a day in Nara and an evening or two in Osaka.
What would the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget is $6,279 for two: $2,252 for flights, $1,687 at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 a day per person.
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