Kyoto & Osaka from Norfolk, Nov 5–10: round trip from $1,299
Round-trip flights from Norfolk to Kyoto & Osaka cost $1,299 per person ($2,598 for two) for Nov 5–10, 2026, a 5-night trip on United + ANA with 2 stops, so it's not nonstop. Expect highs of 63–65°F under mostly overcast skies. The best-value hotel, The OneFive Kyoto Shijo, is $758 for the stay.
The flight
$1,559 $1,299 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$2,598 for two, taxes and fees included · United + ANA. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · 2 stops · 21h 25m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 10:25 AM – Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United + ANA. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | $1,299 | 2 stops | 21h 25m |
| United + ANA | $1,299 | 2 stops | 25h 35m |
| American + JAL. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | $1,440 | 2 stops | 22h 54m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT. 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 | $2,598 |
| The OneFive Kyoto Shijo, 5 nights | $758 |
| Trip total for two | $3,356 |
Regular: $3,876 You pay: $3,356 Saved: $520
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Why go now
It's $1,299 per person round trip, or $2,598 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $260 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, 17% under the $1,559 top fare among the 12 offers we compared. Fares move, so check the live price before you book. Nov 5–10 lands just before the autumn-leaf peak at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama, which usually comes in mid-to-late November with evening illuminations. Highs run 63–65°F with lows near 47°F, mostly overcast with drizzle at either end. That's good walking weather for temples, markets and a Nara day trip. Add The OneFive Kyoto Shijo at $758 for 5 nights and $1,300 in spending money, and the whole trip comes to $4,656 for two.
The kind of trip this is
This is a culture-and-food city trip with some nature mixed in: temple gates and gardens in Kyoto, then street food and neon in Osaka. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like to walk all day and eat well at night. The pace is steady, with early starts for the shrines and easy train hops between the two cities. It's a good fit for curious first-timers who don't mind a long flight.
Weather in Kyoto & Osaka, Nov 5–10
Typical highs 63–65°F, lows near 47°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 64 °F | 49 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 65 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 64 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 65 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 63 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 63 °F | 46 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kyoto & Osaka
The OneFive Kyoto Shijo is the best-value pick at $758 for the 5 nights ($152 a night), rated 8.7 from 4,030 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), with Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley close by. Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji is the budget-minded 3-star at $805 for the stay ($161 a night), rated 9 from 3,927 reviews, also with free cancellation. It sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips. yugen kyoto shijo is the top-rated option at 9.5 from 716 reviews, costing $2,913 for the stay ($583 a night). It's near the teahouses and temple walk of Gion and Higashiyama. Heads-up: that rate isn't free to cancel. All three are room only.
The OneFive Kyoto Shijo
$758 for 5 nights, two guests · $152 a night
See roomsyugen kyoto shijo
$2,913 for 5 nights, two guests · $583 a night
See roomsComfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji
$805 for 5 nights, two guests · $161 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 the torii-gate tunnels at Fushimi Inari before 8 AM.
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove, then the gardens of Tenryu-ji in the western hills.
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one slow evening.
- Do a food crawl through Nishiki Market in downtown Kyoto.
- Eat takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori in Osaka, 15 minutes away by express train.
- Take a day trip to Nara's 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
Tours and tickets in Kyoto & Osaka
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Norfolk | Norfolk International (ORF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 21h 25m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 7,062 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 5 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,598 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (The OneFive Kyoto Shijo) | $758 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,300 |
| Total for two | $4,656 |
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: Norfolk to Kyoto & Osaka
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $1,299 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,212 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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'll need a passport. Japan's currency is the Japanese yen.
- Japan is 14 hours ahead of Norfolk, so plan for some jet lag.
- Outbound: you leave ORF Thursday, Nov 5 at 10:25 AM and land at Kansai International (KIX) Friday, Nov 6 at 9:50 PM, with 2 stops and 21h 25m of travel.
- All three hotels are room only. The OneFive Kyoto Shijo and Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji offer free cancellation; yugen kyoto shijo doesn't.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them on Oct 12, 2026. They can change at any time.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$1,299 per person round trip, or $2,598 for two, all-in when we checked. It's United + ANA with 2 stops. We also saw an American + JAL option at $1,440 per person.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. Japan requires a passport. Bring some Japanese yen too, since that's the local currency.
What is the weather like?
Expect highs of 63–65°F and lows near 47°F for Nov 5–10, mostly overcast with drizzle on the first and last days. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 5 nights enough?
It's enough for a focused trip. You land Friday, Nov 6 at 9:50 PM, so Saturday is your first full day. That leaves time for Kyoto's temples, an Osaka evening 15 minutes away by express train, and a Nara day trip.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
We put it at $4,656 for two: $2,598 in flights, $758 for 5 nights at The OneFive Kyoto Shijo, and $1,300 in spending money.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Kansai International (KIX). Osaka Itami (ITM) also serves the area. The trip from Norfolk covers 7,062 miles.
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