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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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Mei S.

Indonesia · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Five stars from me.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Marco B.

Australia · Feb 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges in Japan. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Marco! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Enjoy your journeys! – Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Yuki B.

France · Feb 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Yuki. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ryan C.

Egypt · Feb 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Ryan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜

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Arjun R.

Ireland · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! – James 💜

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Hana B.

Egypt · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Hana! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ingrid

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Zoe V.

Germany · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Japan. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Zoe! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Liam M.

France · Jan 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Liam. 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. – Yuki 💜

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Ethan R.

South Korea · Jan 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Ethan! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Omar L.

Italy · Jan 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Omar. 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. – Laura 💜

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Budi D.

Philippines · Jan 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

We're really sorry, Budi. That's not the experience we want for Japan. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Kenji K.

Italy · Jan 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Kenji! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Giulia L.

Australia · Jan 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea P.

Thailand · Jan 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Lea! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Anna N.

Egypt · Jan 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Anna! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna 💜

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?