First of all, the Gion Matsuri has Mae Matsuri and Ato Matsuri. Mar Matsuri is much bigger event than Ato Matsuri. That is why Yoiyama also same things. If next year is first time for you, I recommend to see both. Specially, end of the Gion Matsuri, Kojinsai is super energetic event. I love it.

You need to be there in the morning using either the subways Shijo station, Hankyu Kawaramachi Shijo or Keihan Shijo. Kids will love it. Lots of sounds and colors.

The 24th is one of the big days of the festival. But remember that the Kansai Airport is well over one hour away from Kyoto. It would be better if you could arrive in Kyoto and be ready for the Matsuri by around 6:00pm. The festivities wrap up after about 10:00pm. I offer guide services if you need. frontrunner japan

Pues todo depende de tus intereses,pero te sugiero ir 1 día a Kyoto que en el tren bala o Shinkansen demora 3 horas.Y los otros 2 días destinarlos a Tokyo,donde un Hop no Hop off es una buena alternativa,ahí podrás ver el castillo Nijo jo ,templos,el palacio y templos.Me encanto ir a barrios tmportantes y ver los rascacielos,os en Shiodome,el distrito de lujo en Ginza y su mercado de pescados,en barrio de Shibuya y su cruce es imperdible al igual que la estatua de Hachiko. Si estás un finde tienes que ir a Arakuyu y Akihabara.