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Japan 1GB 7Days (nonhkip) · 1 GB · 7 days

View plan & buy — $1.58
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 27%
3 ★ 6%
2 ★ 4%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Japan KDDI/au 5G

Traveller reviews

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Liam S.

Philippines · Mar 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Liam! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Grace H.

UAE · Mar 2026

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Did the job without any drama in Japan. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Cheers, Grace! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Isabella N.

United Kingdom · Mar 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

So glad to hear this, Isabella! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos V.

Italy · Mar 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Cheers, Carlos! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Budi C.

Netherlands · Mar 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Budi! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lucia N.

India · Mar 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Japan. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks a lot, Lucia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sri K.

Mexico · Feb 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks a lot, Sri! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. — Emma

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Nguyen V.

Brazil · Feb 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thank you so much, Nguyen! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura 💜

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Chloe T.

Japan · Feb 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Cheers, Chloe! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana D.

Switzerland · Feb 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. A must-have for international travel.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Cheers, Hana! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Yuki 💜

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Marco L.

India · Feb 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Great experience overall.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Marco! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Wei N.

Saudi Arabia · Feb 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Cheers, Wei! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sofia C.

Brazil · Jan 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

So glad to hear this, Sofia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Yuki 💜

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Emma T.

United States · Jan 2026

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

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

So glad to hear this, Emma! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Priya

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Kenji C.

Saudi Arabia · Jan 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks a lot, Kenji! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – James 💜

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan eSIM cost?

The Japan 1GB 7Days (nonhkip) plan costs $1.58 for 1 GB 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

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Lucas N. · 1 week ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Kenji C. · 1 month ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Mei L. · 1 month ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Marco P. · 2 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

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Arjun R. · 3 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Grace D. · 5 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Omar C. · 7 months ago

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

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Ravi R. · 8 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Elena R. · 9 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Chloe P. · 10 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

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Aisha P. · 11 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Lucas K. · 1 year ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.