Japan eSIM — reviews & details
Japan 2GB/Day (nonhkip) · 2 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Japan KDDI/au 5G
Traveller reviews
Andre L.
Switzerland · Aug 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Mark
eSIM TopUp Support
· 3 days ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Andre. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Mohammed H.
Poland · Aug 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Diego
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago Thanks a lot, Mohammed! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support
Fatima M.
New Zealand · Aug 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Grace
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜
Giulia R.
Philippines · Aug 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Ingrid
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago Appreciate you sharing this, Giulia. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Ingrid
Zoe K.
Canada · Aug 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Yuki
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago Really appreciate this, Zoe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support
Olivia N.
Saudi Arabia · Aug 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.
Mark
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago Thank you for the kind words, Olivia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Sri S.
Australia · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Sophie
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago Thank you for the kind words, Sri! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sophie
Anna V.
UAE · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.
Ingrid
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 week ago Thank you so much, Anna! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support
Louis R.
New Zealand · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Sophie
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Louis! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sophie
Omar M.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.
Mark
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Mark 💜
Nguyen H.
Indonesia · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Japan. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Anna
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Nguyen! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Anna
Viktor C.
Germany · Jul 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Tom
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support
Chloe R.
Egypt · Jul 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
James
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago Apologies for the trouble, Chloe. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. — James
Omar N.
Switzerland · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Omar! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid
Elena K.
Brazil · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
James
eSIM TopUp Support
· 2 weeks ago Thank you so much, Elena! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – James 💜
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Japan eSIM cost?
The Japan 2GB/Day (nonhkip) plan costs $2.76 for 2 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
Nadia R. · 3 weeks ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Linh L. · 1 month ago
Which networks does this connect to?
Mei M. · 1 month ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Mohammed N. · 1 month ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Daniel P. · 6 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Giulia C. · 7 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Budi L. · 9 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Grace P. · 9 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Max L. · 9 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Sri P. · 10 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Linh M. · 10 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Sven L. · 11 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?