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Japan 5GB/Day · 5 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $6.60
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 25%
3 ★ 6%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

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

Traveller reviews

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Mei S.

Australia · Mar 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

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

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Lucas W.

South Korea · Mar 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Lucas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ryan R.

New Zealand · Mar 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ryan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma

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Sven L.

Japan · Mar 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sven! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! — Tom

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Mohammed T.

Turkey · Mar 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Cheers, Mohammed! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – David 💜

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Carlos B.

UAE · Mar 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Mark 💜

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Emma C.

Switzerland · Feb 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Great experience overall.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Emma! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Andre M.

Spain · Feb 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks a lot, Andre! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ryan P.

New Zealand · Feb 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Cheers, Ryan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sara 💜

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Katya G.

Ireland · Feb 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Katya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Thomas T.

Turkey · Feb 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thank you so much, Thomas! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Sophie 💜

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Linh B.

Poland · Feb 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

So glad to hear this, Linh! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Elena H.

Singapore · Feb 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

So sorry to hear this, Elena. That's not the experience we want for Japan. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Grace P.

Vietnam · Feb 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Really appreciate this, Grace! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura 💜

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Anna C.

Japan · Feb 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Telling my friends about this.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 5 months ago

Thanks a lot, Anna! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan eSIM cost?

The Japan 5GB/Day plan costs $6.60 for 5 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

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Linh K. · 3 weeks ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Ava M. · 3 weeks ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Isabella P. · 2 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Sri W. · 2 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Thomas W. · 4 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Liam G. · 4 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Elena H. · 4 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Pablo D. · 6 months ago

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

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Mohammed V. · 9 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Haruto M. · 9 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Liam R. · 10 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

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Thomas W. · 11 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?