Kyoto & Osaka from Norfolk, Nov 14–23: round trip from $1,268
Round-trip flights from Norfolk to Kyoto & Osaka were $1,268 per person all-in ($2,535 for two) for Nov 14–23, 2026, a nine-night trip, when we checked. The fare is on F9 + YP + MM with 3 stops, not nonstop, and Kyoto typically sees highs of 57–64°F with mostly overcast days. The value hotel, APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, is $1,690 for the stay, or $188 a night.
The flight
$1,268 per person, round trip
$2,535 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + YP + MM · 3 stops · 82h 58m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 3:56 PM – Mon, Nov 16, 4:50 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 7:25 AM – Tue, Nov 24, 5:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + YP + MM | $1,268 | 3 stops | 82h 58m |
| F9 + YP + RS | $1,315 | 3 stops | 75h 13m |
| F9 + YP + MM | $1,278 | 3 stops | 75h 23m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 3:06 PM 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 | $2,535 |
| APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae, 9 nights | $1,690 |
| Trip total for two | $4,225 |
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Why go now
$1,268 per person is $9, or 1%, under the $1,277 median of our earlier checks on this route. Honest read: that's in line with what this route has been costing, and one earlier check came in at $1,212, so the case for this trip is timing more than price. Autumn leaves at Tofuku-ji, Eikan-do and Arashiyama peak in mid-to-late November, with evening illuminations, and these dates land right in that window. Expect highs of 57–64°F and lows near 43°F, mostly overcast with a couple of drizzly days, which is comfortable weather for long temple walks and market crawls. Our budget for two comes to $6,566 all told, including $1,690 for the hotel and $2,340 for spending at $130 per person a day. Prices are all-in as found and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A culture-and-food city trip with plenty of nature mixed in. Mornings go to temples, shrines and gardens in their autumn colors; evenings go to kaiseki in Gion or street food in Osaka. It suits couples and friends who like walking all day and eating well, and the pace is easy to set yourself, with Osaka and Nara both close enough for day trips from a Kyoto base.
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
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is the value pick: $1,690 for the stay ($188 a night), a 7.9 review score from 3,276 reviews and free cancellation. It sits in the Kyoto Station area, which is handy for the shinkansen and day trips to Osaka and Nara. hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo is the top rated at 9.5 from 385 reviews, $2,042 for the stay ($227 a night), in a dog-friendly Premier Twin Room. Heads-up: we found no free cancellation on that one. Naganoya, the budget pick, is $1,920 ($213 a night), scores 8.7 from 271 reviews, offers free cancellation and comes with a Standard Triple Studio. Both of those are in Nakagyo Ward, close to Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi and Shijo), which puts Nishiki Market and Pontocho alley at hand. All three are room only.
APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
$1,690 for 9 nights, two guests · $188 a night
See roomshotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
$2,042 for 9 nights, two guests · $227 a night
See roomsNaganoya
$1,920 for 9 nights, two guests · $213 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 crowds
- See the Arashiyama bamboo grove and the gardens of Tenryu-ji while the autumn leaves peak
- Book a kaiseki dinner at a Gion ryotei for one slow evening
- Eat your way through Nishiki Market on a food crawl
- Take the express train to Osaka for takoyaki and okonomiyaki on Dotonbori
- 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 Norfolk | Norfolk International (ORF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kyoto & Osaka | Kansai International (KIX), Osaka Itami (ITM) |
| Flight time | 82h 58m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 7,062 miles each way |
| Time difference | +14 hours |
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What 9 nights in Kyoto & Osaka costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $2,536 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae) | $1,690 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $2,340 |
| Total for two | $6,566 |
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 | $1,268 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $1,212 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,277 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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.
- Heads-up on the routing: out Saturday, Nov 14 at 3:56 PM, landing at Kansai International (KIX) Monday, Nov 16 at 4:50 PM; back Monday, Nov 23 at 7:25 AM.
- The fare has 3 stops and 82h 58m of listed travel time across both directions, so match hotel check-in to your Nov 16 arrival.
- You need a passport. Japan uses the Japanese yen, and Kyoto is 14 hours ahead of Norfolk.
- Free cancellation was listed at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and Naganoya, but not at hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked; they can change at any time.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $1,268 per person round trip, all-in, or $2,535 for two, on F9 + YP + MM. That's $9 under the $1,277 median of our earlier checks on this route. Prices change, so the live fare may differ.
Is it a nonstop flight?
No. It has 3 stops and 82h 58m of listed travel time across both directions. You leave Norfolk Saturday, Nov 14 at 3:56 PM and land at Kansai International Monday, Nov 16 at 4:50 PM. The return lands Tuesday, Nov 24 at 5:29 PM.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport for Japan. The local currency is the Japanese yen, and Kyoto runs 14 hours ahead of Norfolk.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 57–64°F with lows near 43°F in mid-November. Expect mostly overcast days with a little drizzle on a couple of them, so pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 9 nights enough?
The trip is nine nights on paper, but with this routing you land Nov 16 and fly out early Nov 23. That still leaves room for Kyoto's temples, a day in Osaka and a day trip to Nara.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget for two comes to $6,566: flights, $1,690 at APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and $2,340 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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