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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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Ji-woo B.

Sweden · May 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Japan. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Ji-woo! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ji-woo B.

Brazil · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Ji-woo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Emma H.

New Zealand · May 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Japan. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Emma! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hugo B.

India · May 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Hugo. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Linh M.

Italy · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Linh! So happy the Japan eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Min-jun V.

Australia · May 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Japan. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Min-jun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. Come back anytime! — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos D.

New Zealand · May 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks a lot, Carlos! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Sophie 💜

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Isabella L.

Switzerland · May 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Isabella! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Come back anytime! – Tom 💜

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Mateo H.

Italy · May 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Mateo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. — Priya

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Arjun G.

Malaysia · May 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Arjun! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom

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Haruto V.

UAE · May 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Haruto! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. We're here whenever you travel again. – Emma 💜

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James H.

Brazil · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, James! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie

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Camila L.

Ireland · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Zero regrets.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Camila! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hugo N.

Portugal · May 2026

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

We're really sorry, Hugo. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. — Mark

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Sven B.

Philippines · Apr 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

So glad to hear this, Sven! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan. Come back anytime! — Emma, 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

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Linh K. · 3 weeks ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Ava M. · 3 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. · 11 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?