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Japan 1GB/Day (nonhkip) · 1 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $1.44
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 64%
4 ★ 25%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 3%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Japan KDDI/au 5G

Traveller reviews

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Daniel T.

Portugal · Aug 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava G.

Ireland · Aug 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Ava! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana P.

Turkey · Jul 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco C.

India · Jul 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Marco! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. – Sara 💜

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Viktor C.

Italy · Jul 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ethan M.

Australia · Jul 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Ethan. 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. – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Louis H.

India · Jul 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Japan. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Louis! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Diego 💜

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Arjun C.

Portugal · Jul 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar 💜

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Anna S.

Turkey · Jul 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Anna. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Kenji L.

Netherlands · Jul 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Kenji! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Somchai K.

Thailand · Jul 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Somchai! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Emma 💜

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Arjun F.

United States · Jul 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

We're really sorry, Arjun. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Sara 💜

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Ananya F.

Japan · Jul 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ananya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! — James

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Kenji T.

Canada · Jul 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Kenji! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Yuki 💜

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Hugo H.

India · Jul 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Hugo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan eSIM cost?

The Japan 1GB/Day (nonhkip) plan costs $1.44 for 1 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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Ethan W. · 3 weeks ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Daniel G. · 3 months ago

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

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Budi C. · 4 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Sofia T. · 4 months ago

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

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Viktor D. · 5 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Daniel S. · 5 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Beatriz S. · 7 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Linh M. · 8 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Ravi W. · 10 months ago

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

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Anna P. · 10 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

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Viktor G. · 11 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Mei B. · 1 year ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.