Planning a trip to Tokyo in September. Where to stay, what to do, where to eat.... need advise on everything! Am so excited I don't even know where to begin, so anything will be appreciated!

Depends on your budget. I usually stay with a Tokyu group hotel, and have their points card (super easy to sign up when you book), it gives you a bit of a discount and you can apply points like loblaws points to reduce your next stays price. Also, there are so many Tokyu's that they have everything from budget to splurge.

My husband and I used airbnb’s while in Japan and had great experiences. The government metropolitan towers (I believe that’s what they’re called) have amazing views of the city for free. Also look into getting a suica card before going and then that’s one less thing to worry about!

airbnb’s all the way. Much cheaper and a nice way to get a feel of different neighbourhood.
Get a Japan rail pass ticket if you intend on seeing more than just Tokyo. You need to get this well before you even leave. You can’t get it while in the country. Super worth it.
If you’re into the bars, go to Golden Gai in Shinjuku for bar hopping and to hangout in the smallest bars ever! (think 3-5 people). Every bar is different.
Touristy but Robot Bar is amazing. The show is beyond anything you can imagine. Also in Shinjuku.
Tsukiji fish market is a must do.

To Do:
- Check out shinjuku. Arcades, VR games room, lots of restaurants and nightlife, shopping. There is a Godzilla hotel (Hotel Gracery Shinjuku) and the head screams and has lights/smoke effects every hour. Isetan is a department store that has a HUGE selection of gourmet food/snack/tea/sake in the basement.
- Shibuya crossing, check out Hatchiko and enjoy the shopping. There were a lot of interesting stores in the area.
- Harajuku if you like fashion, but if you want specific stores/styles then you need to research and find them before hand. The second hand stores are worth checking out. There is also a cotton candy place that sells rainbow cotton candy that is bigger than your head. You could also see the Kawaii Monster Cafe. It is a restaurant and bar, with some crazy decor but the menu is just okay. Worth it for the look, not necessarily for the taste.
- Tokyo Tower is actually really nice, out of all the city-view places we checked out I thought it had the most going on. There is a One-Piece theme park if you're a fan. There are also snacks and drinks in the tower with seats, seemed like a nice hangout place. If it is your birthday then you can get some free stuff too
- Sunshine City is a mall in Ikebukuro that has a Pokemon Centre in it. The mall was pretty cool and the pokemon centre had a lot of events and stuff going on as well as a HUGE selection of Pokemon merch. If you're a Pokemon fan it is worth checking out. They also have a Shonen Jump theme park but it is pretty pricey and more for kids.
- Anata No Warehouse if you want to get some cool photos or like the cyberpunk aesthetic, it is an arcade in Yokohama. Yokohama in general has some cool stuff worth visiting (it's on my list for this year).
- Nikko is a "day trip" but worth checking out if you like temples and nature.
- Ueno Park has a bunch of museums and a zoo.
- Check out Mount Fuji, or rather, the view of Fuji from the five lakes. There is a pirate ship in Hakone you can ride and you can take a tram to Owakudani where you can eat some blackened eggs cooked in a hot spring.

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https://maricar.com - driving Mario karts around Tokyo as a group tour. Probably one of the best things I've ever done in Japan. So much fun.

Take a day trip to Kamakura. Beautiful spot about an hour from central Tokyo. Beautiful old streets and temples. In Tokyo, Don't overlook the restaurants above the department stores at Shinjuku. Great deals and variety. And of course the most obvious must-see sight is the imperial palace grounds.

Train pass is a must. Loved Kyoto, also town full of hot springs with different colours. airbnb is the way to go, can get your own private apartment very cheap. tripadvisor has lots of suggestions. Great food, people.

Robot Restaurant. Try to see sumo wrestling if it's on during your visit.

You can also visit Sensoji temple in Asakusa. It is not far from Skytree (just don't go in because there are free/cheaper alternatives), Sumida river and Okagawa "water park" (if you are into long walks in urban parks).
For food, there are so many options!! For cheap souvenirs, I suggest you to take a look at Don Quijote and Daiso.

Great tips! We are also planning a trip to Japan. How many days you recommend for visiting Tokyo? 2 adults a 2 kids 11 and 7. Easy going kids, they eat everything and they are used to travel. Thanks

It depends if you want to see an experience tokyo or if you want to see and experience Japan
I think you could easily spend two weeks in Tokyo, especially with all the arcades, theme parks, stores and such. Plus all the day trips you could take via bullet train. But it is just one area.
I would suggest looking into things you want to do in an area and planning the number of days you stay around that.

Does anyone have an airbnb recommendation for Tokyo?

Don’t miss the place called Hakone. An hour train ride from Tokyo.

Try this hotel. Very conveniently located. Walking distance from Tokyo main train station. You would love it.
https://ca.hotels.com/ho256969/...

Tsukiji Fish Market - you have to go early to see the auction and then after have the best/freshest sushi in the market. Imperial Gardens, Akihabara which is famous for Manga and Animation, Meiji Shrine .

we liked staying in assakusa area- not too hectic and near sensoji temple