Japan eSIM — reviews & details
Japan 100MB 7Days · 100 MB · 7 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Japan NTT docomo 5G Rakuten Mobile 5G KDDI/au 5G SoftBank 5G
Traveller reviews
Zoe L.
Philippines · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Zoe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Camila D.
Netherlands · Feb 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Camila. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Grace
Lucia H.
Malaysia · Feb 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Lucia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support
Hana B.
France · Feb 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya 💜
Ava T.
Vietnam · Feb 2026
Did the job without any drama in Japan. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Cheers, Ava! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support
Anna L.
United States · Feb 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Anna. That's not the experience we want for Japan. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Daniel G.
Thailand · Feb 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Daniel. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Ava F.
UAE · Feb 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ava! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support
Louis L.
Spain · Feb 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Louis! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid 💜
Ava L.
France · Jan 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ava! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom
Max W.
Switzerland · Jan 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Japan. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Max! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Laura 💜
Max C.
Poland · Jan 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Exactly as described — no surprises.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thanks a lot, Max! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — David
Ryan P.
Germany · Jan 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ryan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Sara
Ji-woo L.
Canada · Jan 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Ji-woo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Aisha P.
Ireland · Jan 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 months ago Really appreciate this, Aisha! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Japan eSIM cost?
The Japan 100MB 7Days plan costs $0.45 for 100 MB over 7 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Japan eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the eSIM TopUp app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Japan.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Japan.
Comments & questions
Beatriz G. · 1 month ago
Which networks does this connect to?
Daniel S. · 1 month ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Isabella D. · 3 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Ravi V. · 4 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Thomas D. · 5 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Katya S. · 6 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Zoe D. · 7 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Thomas B. · 8 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Ingrid M. · 8 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
Chloe K. · 9 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Fatima P. · 9 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Ravi N. · 1 year ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?