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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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Ananya L.

Turkey · May 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Ananya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Tom 💜

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Pablo S.

Vietnam · May 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Japan. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Pablo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Aisha W.

Mexico · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Aisha! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Fatima K.

Singapore · May 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Fatima! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mei N.

Japan · May 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Mei! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Giulia P.

Brazil · May 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Wei G.

United States · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Wei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Emma 💜

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Marco P.

Philippines · Apr 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Customer support answered my question quickly.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Marco. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – James 💜

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Elena L.

Singapore · Apr 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived. A must-have for international travel.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Elena! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar 💜

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Nadia L.

Poland · Apr 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Nadia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Emma

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Ingrid K.

Portugal · Apr 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Ingrid. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Kenji B.

Singapore · Apr 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Japan. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Kenji! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Daniel P.

Philippines · Apr 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Daniel! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Min-jun M.

Japan · Apr 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

We're really sorry, Min-jun. That's not the experience we want for Japan. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. — Priya

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Min-jun G.

Poland · Apr 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Japan. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Telling my friends about this.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Min-jun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara 💜

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?