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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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Sarah S.

UAE · Nov 2024

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sarah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya 💜

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Pablo C.

Indonesia · Nov 2024

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Pablo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Ken 💜

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Grace H.

New Zealand · Nov 2024

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Grace! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David 💜

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Zoe V.

South Korea · Nov 2024

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Zoe! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna 💜

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Camila B.

France · Nov 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges in Japan. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Camila! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Diego M.

Japan · Nov 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Diego! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana V.

Switzerland · Nov 2024

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Hana. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Diego

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Kenji B.

Malaysia · Nov 2024

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Kenji. 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. — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea G.

Japan · Nov 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Lea! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – Laura 💜

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Ingrid W.

Netherlands · Nov 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Ingrid! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hugo N.

United States · Nov 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Hugo! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sophie

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Nguyen N.

Mexico · Nov 2024

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Nguyen! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ken

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Beatriz P.

South Korea · Nov 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Beatriz! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Fatima N.

Spain · Nov 2024

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Somchai M.

Poland · Nov 2024

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Somchai! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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. · 1 year 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.