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Japan 10GB/Day · 10 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $7.50
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 64%
4 ★ 28%
3 ★ 6%
2 ★ 1%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Japan NTT docomo 5G Rakuten Mobile 5G KDDI/au 5G SoftBank 5G

Traveller reviews

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Sofia V.

Germany · Mar 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Sofia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Emma

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Viktor W.

Japan · Mar 2025

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Did the job without any drama in Japan. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Viktor! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Min-jun F.

Switzerland · Mar 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Min-jun! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Giulia L.

Turkey · Mar 2025

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Did the job without any drama in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Giulia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Mark

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Kenji H.

New Zealand · Mar 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Japan. Zero regrets.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Kenji! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Beatriz K.

Spain · Mar 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Japan.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Beatriz! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Grace G.

Saudi Arabia · Feb 2025

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Did the job without any drama in Japan. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Grace! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – David 💜

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Lea V.

Thailand · Feb 2025

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan. Customer support answered my question quickly.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Lea! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Daniel N.

Portugal · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Camila N.

Spain · Feb 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Camila! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sri C.

Sweden · Feb 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sri! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava K.

India · Feb 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Ava! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Linh H.

UAE · Feb 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom 💜

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Sarah S.

India · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ethan R.

United Kingdom · Jan 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Ethan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan eSIM cost?

The Japan 10GB/Day plan costs $7.50 for 10 GB/day over 1 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

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Lea V. · 2 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Wei V. · 3 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Haruto D. · 3 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Diego B. · 3 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Nguyen K. · 4 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Giulia C. · 4 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

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Pablo K. · 4 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

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Viktor V. · 7 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Mei B. · 9 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Anna P. · 9 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Liam F. · 11 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Grace P. · 1 year ago

How do I check how much data I have left?