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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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Viktor P.

Australia · Nov 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Viktor! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Grace 💜

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Camila R.

Spain · Oct 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Camila! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco M.

Poland · Oct 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Marco. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Omar 💜

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Ananya C.

Canada · Oct 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Japan. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ananya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Ken 💜

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Mateo G.

Germany · Oct 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Mateo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Haruto N.

Ireland · Oct 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Haruto! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Grace

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Max V.

Canada · Oct 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

So glad to hear this, Max! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Omar C.

Sweden · Oct 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Really appreciate this, Omar! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Wei M.

Saudi Arabia · Oct 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Wei! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ethan L.

Singapore · Oct 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Japan. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

So glad to hear this, Ethan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Thomas P.

Thailand · Oct 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Japan. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

So glad to hear this, Thomas! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Pablo C.

New Zealand · Oct 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Customer support answered my question quickly. Zero regrets.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Pablo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Omar K.

Sweden · Oct 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Omar! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Beatriz W.

Japan · Oct 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Really appreciate this, Beatriz! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Olivia S.

Vietnam · Oct 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Olivia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! – James 💜

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?