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Japan eSIM — reviews & details

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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Ethan F.

Saudi Arabia · Dec 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thanks a lot, Ethan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Ken 💜

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Camila V.

Portugal · Dec 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Camila! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sofia F.

UAE · Dec 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you so much, Sofia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mei C.

Malaysia · Dec 2025

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

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

So glad to hear this, Mei! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sven H.

Saudi Arabia · Dec 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you so much, Sven! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Andre D.

Philippines · Dec 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Andre! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lucia S.

Singapore · Dec 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Lucia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Priya

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Nguyen H.

UAE · Dec 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Nguyen! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Zoe V.

United Kingdom · Dec 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thanks a lot, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Yuki 💜

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Carlos T.

Switzerland · Nov 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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James G.

New Zealand · Nov 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you so much, James! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava H.

Thailand · Nov 2025

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

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Cheers, Ava! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya 💜

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Linh M.

Switzerland · Nov 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Linh! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mohammed R.

Ireland · Nov 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Yuki L.

Australia · Nov 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges in Japan. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 8 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Yuki! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — 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. · 4 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. · 1 year ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?