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
Ji-woo B.
Vietnam · Sep 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.
Laura
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ji-woo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Laura
Camila R.
Japan · Sep 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Camila! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support
Ananya D.
UAE · Sep 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Mark
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ananya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! – Mark 💜
Lea V.
Vietnam · Sep 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ingrid
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Lea! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Ingrid 💜
Liam N.
United States · Sep 2024
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Emma
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Liam! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Emma
Yuki M.
Australia · Sep 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
David
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Yuki! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — David, eSIM TopUp Support
Liam N.
Brazil · Sep 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Omar
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Liam! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support
Sarah W.
Sweden · Sep 2024
Did the job without any drama. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Laura
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support
Budi P.
France · Sep 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Sara
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Budi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Louis P.
Sweden · Sep 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Emma
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Louis! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Anna T.
Portugal · Sep 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.
Sara
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Anna! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Louis L.
Switzerland · Sep 2024
Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Ken
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Louis! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Daniel R.
UAE · Sep 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.
James
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Daniel! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — James, eSIM TopUp Support
Arjun N.
Portugal · Aug 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Sara
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Arjun! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Yuki G.
United Kingdom · Aug 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
David
eSIM TopUp Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Yuki! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – David 💜
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?