Kyoto & Osaka from Memphis, Nov 14–23: $4,501 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $1,407 per person, $243 below the typical fare on this route
- Autumn leaves peak mid-to-late November at Tofuku-ji and Eikan-do
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae: 7.9 from 3,277 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: It's 2 stops and 33h 22m on the way out on United, and you land Monday, Nov 16 at 4:45 PM.
Worth it if you want temples, autumn color and serious food and can sit through a 2-stop flight; skip it if long travel days wear you out.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip out. The total is $4,501 for two: United flights at $2,814 plus 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae at $1,687, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–23, 2026 (nine nights) on United with 2 stops, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 33h 22m, so a checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money come on top.
The total, before you go
$4,501 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $2,814 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,687 |
| The total, before you go | $4,501 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$243 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$1,407 per person, round trip
$2,814 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 2 stops · 33h 22m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:23 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 4:45 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $1,407 | 2 stops | 33h 22m |
| United + ANA. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $1,464 | 2 stops | 20h 59m |
| American + Jetstar | $1,518 | 2 stops | 22h 25m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 9:28 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $1,407 per person, this fare is $243 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 15% gap and the lowest fare we've seen here in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $1,407 to $1,790 per person. The timing helps too: autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations. Typical highs are 57–64°F with lows near 43°F, which is good walking weather for temple days and market crawls. Flights plus the hotel come to $4,501 for two, all in, as found when we checked. We'd plan on $2,340 more for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day, for a full budget of $6,841. Prices can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip for two: temple mornings in Kyoto, street-food nights in Osaka and a day with the deer in Nara. It suits couples or friends who like early starts, a lot of walking and eating well. The pace is unhurried, with a few things a day and the rest left to wandering. Mostly overcast skies and cool afternoons make it a jacket-and-good-shoes kind of vacation.
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
The total uses APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, the best value. It's $1,687 for the 9 nights ($187 a night), scores 7.9 from 3,277 reviews and has free cancellation. It's in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji is also near the station and scores 9 from 3,914 reviews. It costs $2,004 for the stay ($223 a night), also with free cancellation. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 385 reviews, for $2,038 ($226 a night). It's in Nakagyo Ward, closer to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo) with Nishiki Market and Pontocho at hand, but it has no free cancellation and the room is dog friendly. For evening walks, head to Gion and Higashiyama.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,687 for 9 nights, two guests · $187 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,038 for 9 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsComfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji
$2,004 for 9 nights, two guests · $223 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 Fushimi Inari's torii-gate tunnels before 8 AM, ahead of the crowds
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji in autumn color
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one special night
- Graze your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki along Dotonbori in Osaka
- Take a day trip to Nara's deer park and the Great Buddha of Todai-ji
Also worth it
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji
- Nishiki Market food crawl
- Takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Memphis | Memphis International (Frederick W. Smith) (MEM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 33h 22m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 6,760 miles each way |
| Time difference | +15 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,814 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,687 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,841 |
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: Memphis to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,407 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,407 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,650 |
| 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 for Japan, and the currency is the Japanese yen.
- Kyoto is 15 hours ahead of Memphis, and the trip covers 6,760 miles each way.
- The outbound flight lands at Kansai International (KIX) after 2 stops and 33h 22m.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag (about $160 for two), and all three hotels are room only.
- Weather normals for the dates are mostly overcast, with drizzle on Nov 16 and Nov 18.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if the long flight doesn't bother you. The fare is $243 below the typical fare on this route, it's the lowest in 30 days and the dates line up with peak autumn leaves. The catch is 2 stops and 33h 22m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $4,501 for two, all in: $2,814 for the United flights plus $1,687 for 9 nights at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag runs about $160 for two, and we'd budget $2,340 for spending.
Is there a shorter flight?
Yes. We also found United + ANA with 2 stops that takes 20h 59m and lands Sunday, Nov 15 at 9:50 PM. It costs $1,464 per person, or $2,928 for two.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs for these dates are 57–64°F, with lows near 43°F. The normals show mostly overcast days with drizzle on Nov 16 and Nov 18, so pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. Check that yours is valid before you book flights for Nov 14.
Can I cancel the hotel?
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji both offer free cancellation. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo doesn't.
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