Kyoto & Osaka from Little Rock, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,881
Round trip from Little Rock to Kyoto & Osaka is $1,881 per person ($3,762 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, on AS + KE with 3 stops, so it isn't nonstop. Expect typical highs of 57–64°F and mostly overcast days. Naganoya is the best-value hotel at $1,920 for the stay, or $213 a night.
The flight
$2,077 $1,881 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$3,762 for two, taxes and fees included · AS + KE · 3 stops · 77h 4m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:47 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 8:45 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 1:25 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 11:31 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS + KE | $1,881 | 3 stops | 77h 4m |
| AS + CI + AK | $1,961 | 3 stops | 75h 49m |
| AS + KE | $1,957 | 3 stops | 75h 34m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 10:48 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $3,762 |
| Naganoya, 9 nights | $1,920 |
| Trip total for two | $5,682 |
Regular: $6,074 You pay: $5,682 Saved: $392
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Why go now
$1,881 per person, all-in when we checked, is $196 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 9% less. Across 12 offers, fares ran from $1,881 to $2,077. For two adults, flights come to $3,762. Add Naganoya at $1,920 and $130 a day each for spending, and our rough budget for two is $8,022. The timing is the real draw: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations. Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather for temples and markets. The flight has 3 stops, so this suits travelers who want a full culture-and-food vacation rather than a quick getaway. Fares move, so this is what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with a side of nature: temples, gardens, market stalls and Osaka street food. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk all day and eat well. The pace is steady rather than lazy, with early starts at the shrines and easy evenings, and Osaka is just 15 minutes away by express train.
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 picks are in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by for dinners. Naganoya is the best value at $1,920 for the 9 nights ($213 a night). It scores 8.7 from 271 reviews and offers free cancellation on a Standard Triple Studio. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 383 reviews, at $2,042 for the stay ($227 a night). Heads-up: it has no free cancellation, and its Premier Twin Room is dog friendly. GuestHouse MIYABI is the guesthouse pick at $2,136 ($237 a night), with an 8.3 from 309 reviews, a Twin Room with Private Bathroom and free cancellation. All three are room only.
Naganoya
$1,920 for 9 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,042 for 9 nights, two guests · $227 a night
See roomsGuestHouse MIYABI
$2,136 for 9 nights, two guests · $237 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 8am, ahead of the day crowds.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji during the November leaves.
- Set aside one night for a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei.
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a downtown food crawl.
- Head to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori.
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji.
Also worth it
- Nishiki Market food crawl
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Little Rock | Clinton National (LIT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 77h 4m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 6,706 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $3,762 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Naganoya) | $1,920 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $8,022 |
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: Little Rock to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,881 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,876 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: yes, US citizens need a valid passport for Kyoto & Osaka.
- 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, and the currency is the Japanese yen.
- Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Little Rock, so plan an easy first day for jet lag.
- The outbound takes 77h 4m with 3 stops, leaving Saturday, Nov 14 at 1:47 PM and landing Monday, Nov 16 at 8:45 PM.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change. Naganoya and GuestHouse MIYABI offer free cancellation; hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo does not.
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November with evening illuminations. Pack layers for highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $1,881 per person round trip, or $3,762 for two, all-in when we checked. It's on AS + KE with 3 stops, and that's $196 below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Bring some Japanese yen, and keep in mind that Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Little Rock.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. Most days are overcast, with drizzle on a couple of them, so bring a light rain layer.
Is 9 nights enough?
Heads-up: the outbound lands Monday, Nov 16 at 8:45 PM, so check your hotel dates. The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 1:25 PM. That still leaves time for Kyoto, an Osaka evening and a Nara day trip.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our rough budget for two is $8,022: $3,762 in flights, $1,920 for Naganoya and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day over 9 days.
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