Japan eSIM — reviews & details
Japan 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Japan NTT docomo 5G Rakuten Mobile 5G KDDI/au 5G SoftBank 5G
Traveller reviews
Giulia W.
France · Aug 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Japan. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks for sharing, Giulia! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – James 💜
Lucia T.
Turkey · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support
Ananya L.
United States · Aug 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Ananya. 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. – Emma 💜
Ji-woo D.
Germany · Aug 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Cheers, Ji-woo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Ananya F.
Singapore · Aug 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Japan. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Cheers, Ananya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Olivia K.
Portugal · Aug 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks for sharing, Olivia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support
Ingrid W.
Philippines · Aug 2025
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ingrid. 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. — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Lucia R.
India · Aug 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Lucia! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Anna
Olivia H.
Thailand · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Olivia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom
Priya W.
South Korea · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Priya! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support
Lea N.
Sweden · Aug 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Lea! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! – James 💜
Ji-woo K.
South Korea · Aug 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago We're really sorry, Ji-woo. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support
Andre M.
Switzerland · Aug 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Andre! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support
Omar C.
United States · Aug 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Omar! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – David, eSIM TopUp Support
Lucia R.
Sweden · Aug 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Lucia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Japan eSIM cost?
The Japan 5GB 30Days plan costs $4.05 for 5 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
Andre K. · 1 month ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Sophia K. · 1 month ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Emma T. · 2 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Marco B. · 3 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Nguyen K. · 5 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Grace H. · 5 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Ethan B. · 6 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Grace C. · 7 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
Camila P. · 8 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Giulia M. · 9 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
Fatima T. · 9 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Haruto H. · 1 year ago
How do I check how much data I have left?