Japan eSIM — reviews & details
Japan 500MB 7Days · 500 MB · 7 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Japan NTT docomo 5G Rakuten Mobile 5G KDDI/au 5G SoftBank 5G
Traveller reviews
Zoe B.
France · Jan 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Diego
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Zoe. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Diego 💜
Olivia H.
Canada · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
David
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Olivia! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David, eSIM TopUp Support
Liam T.
UAE · Jan 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.
Sophie
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Liam! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Sophie
Priya F.
France · Jan 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Grace
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Priya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! — Grace
Liam R.
Italy · Jan 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
David
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Liam! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – David 💜
Beatriz B.
Portugal · Jan 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Ingrid
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Beatriz! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Ingrid 💜
Ravi N.
Germany · Jan 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Anna
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Ravi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Anna 💜
Somchai H.
India · Jan 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Japan. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
Tom
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Somchai! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support
Daniel L.
Singapore · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Tom
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support
Aisha F.
Thailand · Jan 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.
Ingrid
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Aisha! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support
Olivia V.
Poland · Jan 2025
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Omar
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Olivia. That's not the experience we want for Japan. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support
Sofia P.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Sofia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support
Hana B.
Turkey · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Zero regrets.
Yuki
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! — Yuki
Lucas H.
Thailand · Jan 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. Would definitely buy again.
Omar
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Lucas! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar 💜
Marco P.
South Korea · Dec 2024
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
Ken
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Marco. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Japan eSIM cost?
The Japan 500MB 7Days plan costs $0.60 for 500 MB 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
Budi C. · 1 week ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Grace T. · 1 week ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Pablo C. · 3 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Diego T. · 4 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Lea P. · 5 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
Budi V. · 6 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Mateo W. · 7 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Haruto K. · 8 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Linh L. · 9 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Katya B. · 11 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Haruto L. · 1 year ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Noah W. · 1 year ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?