Japan eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable Japan eSIM with data plans from 100 MB to 100 GB.

Plans from$0.22$0.8675% off

100 MB 7 Days / 1 Week

Temple buildings and a green hillside at Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

Tech specs

Japan eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coverageJapan only.
Local networksNTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Network technologyConnects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances100 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 18 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, 32 GB, 35 GB, 38 GB, 40 GB, 42 GB, 45 GB, 48 GB, 50 GB, and 100 GB
Available durations1 day, 5 days, 7 Days (1 Week), 10 days, 20 days, 30 Days (1 Month), 60 Days (2 Months), 90 Days (3 Months), and 180 Days (6 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Japan.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in Japan

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which Japan eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection / First Installation.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

Japan only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the Japan eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The Japan eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Using your Japan eSIM

Mobile data in Japan

Airport transfers, station exits and hotel messages load faster when your phone has internet access. Tourists on vacation, independent travellers and people visiting family can keep one Japan eSIM active through Tokyo, Kyoto and regional legs wherever a supported network offers a signal.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Temple buildings and a green hillside at Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan
KIYOMIZU-DERA, KYOTOYour next stop,
your own pace.
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
01 / AIRPORT TO HOTEL

Tokyo: start from the airport on your booking.

Check whether your flight lands at Narita or Haneda before saving a route into Tokyo. Narita's access page lists rail, public bus, taxi and car options, so match the service to your hotel rather than picking anything labelled Tokyo.

Save your terminal, arrival station and hotel address in Japanese where you can. At a big station, a named exit or an agreed meeting point beats the station name alone when your group splits up.

Use data to check the onward connection and pull up reservations, then screenshot the final walking leg. The eSIM provides internet access only; train fares and any required reservations are separate purchases.

Save before you goYour terminal, chosen connection, station exit and hotel address.

02 / INTERCITY & LOCAL JOURNEYS

Kyoto and Osaka: plan past the main station.

An intercity arrival is only part of reaching your accommodation. Check the local train, subway or bus connection and the last walk, then save the right entrance before you leave the station.

Kyoto's official guide covers access by rail, air and bus, so use it to build the route, then confirm with the operator what ticket or reservation your service needs. A transport card that works on one city leg is not proof it covers an intercity train.

Before visiting crowded Kyoto sights, the national tourism guide points to the Kyoto Travel Congestion Forecast map with live cameras. Use it to shift your timing and keep the hotel location saved for the walk back.

Save before you goYour intercity reservation, local connection and accommodation entrance, plus any separate ticket instructions with the booking.

03 / SAPPORO & REGIONAL TRIPS

Hokkaido: check the return leg before you head out.

For a trip based in Sapporo, JR Hokkaido's site lists operation information and service notices, so check the rail journey before setting out. A city day and a run to a smaller town can demand very different transfers.

Before a rural outing, save your lodging address, onward bus or pickup details and the last connection you plan to take. Re-check the weather and the operator's notices before leaving, especially if the day hangs on a tight return.

Keep the route available offline through tunnels or weak-signal stretches. A bigger data allowance supports more browsing and sharing, but it cannot guarantee a signal on every rural road.

Save before you goSave your outbound and return transport details, the phone number or email for your accommodation, and a downloadable route map that you can open without a connection.

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