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
Fatima F.
Japan · Mar 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support
Fatima V.
Sweden · Mar 2025
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Fatima. 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. – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support
Grace W.
Sweden · Mar 2025
Did the job without any drama. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Grace! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Mark
Ava R.
Germany · Mar 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ava! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Emma 💜
Andre F.
India · Mar 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in Japan. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Andre! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support
Anna W.
United States · Mar 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Anna! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara
Lucia N.
Netherlands · Mar 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Zero regrets.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Lucia! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support
Ryan F.
Singapore · Mar 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Ryan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! – Tom 💜
Sven N.
Brazil · Mar 2025
Did the job without any drama. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Sven! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna 💜
Andre B.
France · Mar 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Andre! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support
Priya H.
Indonesia · Mar 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Priya! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. — Sophie
Hugo S.
Brazil · Mar 2025
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Hugo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
Giulia H.
Singapore · Mar 2025
Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Giulia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support
Viktor D.
Japan · Mar 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Viktor! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Omar 💜
Priya G.
Canada · Mar 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Priya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Emma
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. · 4 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. · 1 year ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?