Japan eSIM — reviews & details
Japan 5GB/Day · 5 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Japan NTT docomo 5G Rakuten Mobile 5G KDDI/au 5G SoftBank 5G
Traveller reviews
Diego G.
Philippines · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Diego! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Sri T.
Indonesia · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Sri! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support
Carlos C.
Germany · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you so much, Carlos! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. — Tom
Thomas F.
New Zealand · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Really appreciate this, Thomas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Mark 💜
Sofia W.
Brazil · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Sofia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Ingrid
Diego D.
Switzerland · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 weeks ago Appreciate you sharing this, Diego. 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 💜
Mohammed H.
Switzerland · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 weeks ago Really appreciate this, Mohammed! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Pablo T.
Singapore · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 weeks ago Really appreciate this, Pablo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Laura 💜
Hugo S.
France · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 weeks ago So glad to hear this, Hugo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James, eSIM TopUp Support
Chloe D.
Switzerland · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Cheers, Chloe! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie 💜
Hugo B.
Indonesia · Jul 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for taking the time, Hugo. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Daniel G.
Sweden · Jul 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Daniel! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Yuki T.
Ireland · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Five stars from me.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Yuki! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support
Chloe T.
Australia · Jul 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thanks for sharing, Chloe! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki
Marco P.
Philippines · Jul 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 month ago Thank you for the kind words, Marco! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Anna, eSIM TopUp Support
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
Linh K. · 3 weeks ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Ava M. · 3 weeks ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Isabella P. · 2 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
Sri W. · 2 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Thomas W. · 4 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Liam G. · 4 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Elena H. · 4 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Pablo D. · 6 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Mohammed V. · 9 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Haruto M. · 9 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Liam R. · 10 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Thomas W. · 11 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?