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Japan eSIM — reviews & details

Japan 50GB 30Days · 50 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $25.50
4.4

620 reviews

5 ★ 59%
4 ★ 29%
3 ★ 10%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Japan NTT docomo 5G Rakuten Mobile 5G KDDI/au 5G SoftBank 5G

Traveller reviews

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Mateo N.

Netherlands · Jan 2025

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

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Mateo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Come back anytime! — Omar

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Ethan H.

New Zealand · Jan 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Ethan. 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. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Andre R.

Switzerland · Jan 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Andre! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco P.

Japan · Jan 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Marco! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Anna S.

Malaysia · Jan 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Anna! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mohammed H.

Thailand · Jan 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Mohammed! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! – Mark 💜

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Mei M.

Egypt · Jan 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Mei. 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. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ananya C.

India · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Ananya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Thomas V.

Sweden · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Thomas! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom

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James G.

India · Jan 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, James. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Beatriz F.

India · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Beatriz! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Ken

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Marco F.

Brazil · Jan 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Marco. 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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Sri B.

Mexico · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Sri! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Min-jun L.

United States · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Min-jun! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Diego 💜

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Sarah K.

Poland · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar 💜

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan eSIM cost?

The Japan 50GB 30Days plan costs $25.50 for 50 GB over 30 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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James C. · 4 weeks ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Nadia D. · 2 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Katya M. · 2 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Anna L. · 3 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Ji-woo N. · 5 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Louis W. · 5 months ago

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

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Min-jun R. · 6 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Mei N. · 7 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Max V. · 8 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Chloe K. · 9 months ago

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

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Kenji T. · 1 year ago

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

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Hana N. · 1 year ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?