Japan

Japan eSIM

Online before you land. Pick a plan, scan the QR — works on iPhone & Android.

From $3.99
  • Instant one-click install
  • iPhone & Android compatible
  • 4G/5G local speeds
  • No roaming fees

Choose your plan

All plans cover Japan. Pick what fits your trip.

QR delivered instantly by email. By buying, you agree to our refund policy.

Device compatibility

iPhone XS or newer — including XS Max, XR, all 11/12/13/14/15/16 models.

Android phones from 2018+ — Google Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, most Motorola, OnePlus, and Xiaomi flagships.

Phone must be unlocked. Carrier-locked devices won’t accept the eSIM.

iPhones from mainland China don’t support eSIM (hardware limitation, not our restriction).

Not sure? Open Settings → Cellular (iPhone) or Settings → Network & Internet (Android). If you see “Add eSIM” or “Add SIM”, you’re good to go.

Fastest check: dial *#06# on your keypad — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM.
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Network

Connects to top local networks in Japan

5G speeds

Your phone automatically connects to the strongest available local network — no manual setup needed.

Top-tier carriers

Operator: NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank.

Wide coverage

Cities, airports, transit, and most rural areas. Network availability may vary by location.

Set up

Install in under 2 minutes

  1. Open Settings, then Cellular (or Mobile Data)
  2. Tap Add eSIM, then Use QR Code
  3. Scan the QR code from your confirmation email
  4. Label the plan (e.g. "Japan Travel") and finish setup
  5. Once you're in Japan, turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM

Data guide

What your data gets you

1 GB

Roughly what you can do with 1 GB in Japan

  • Maps navigation 17 h
  • Instagram 3 h
  • WhatsApp calls 60 h
  • YouTube (SD) 1.5 h
  • Web browsing 30 h

3 GB

Roughly what you can do with 3 GB in Japan

  • Maps navigation 51 h
  • Instagram 9 h
  • WhatsApp calls 180 h
  • YouTube (SD) 4.5 h
  • Web browsing 90 h

5 GB

Roughly what you can do with 5 GB in Japan

  • Maps navigation 85 h
  • Instagram 15 h
  • WhatsApp calls 300 h
  • YouTube (SD) 7.5 h
  • Web browsing 150 h

10 GB

Roughly what you can do with 10 GB in Japan

  • Maps navigation 170 h
  • Instagram 30 h
  • WhatsApp calls 600 h
  • YouTube (SD) 15 h
  • Web browsing 300 h

20 GB

What 20 GB gets you in Japan

  • Maps navigation 340 h
  • Instagram 60 h
  • WhatsApp calls 1200 h
  • YouTube (SD) 30 h
  • Web browsing 600 h

50 GB

Roughly what you can do with 50 GB in Japan

  • Maps navigation 850 h
  • Instagram 150 h
  • WhatsApp calls 3000 h
  • YouTube (SD) 75 h
  • Web browsing 1500 h

Questions

Common questions

What carrier will my Japan eSIM connect to?

The eSIM works in Japan on NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au and SoftBank, with 5G where available. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

How do I activate my Japan eSIM?

Right after payment you get a QR code — on the confirmation page and by email. Scan it in your phone's settings to install the eSIM. There's no physical SIM and nothing to collect.

Will the Japan eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any unlocked, eSIM-capable phone — most models from 2018 on (iPhone XS+, recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 3+). iPhones bought in mainland China don't support eSIM.

How long is a Japan plan valid?

Each plan is valid for the number of days shown (for example 7, 15 or 30), counted from the moment it first connects in Japan — not from purchase.

Can I get unlimited data in Japan?

There's an unlimited option in Japan: a daily-cap plan you buy for a set number of days, ideal for heavier use.

What happens after the fair-use cap in Japan?

"Unlimited" means a 3GB/day full-speed allowance; past that you stay connected at a slower speed until the daily reset. There's no hard cut-off and no overage charge.

Best uses for a Japan eSIM

  • Maps and navigation. Step-by-step directions in unfamiliar cities, restaurant search, public transit routing.
  • Messaging and calls. WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, Telegram — all work the same as at home.
  • Translation apps. Real-time translation when ordering food or asking for directions.
  • Rideshare and bookings. Local Uber/Bolt/taxi apps, last-minute hotel and flight changes.
  • Sharing the trip. Posting photos, video calls home, livestreaming.

Travel tips for Japan

  • Install before you fly. Set up the eSIM while you’re still on home Wi-Fi — you’ll be online the moment you land.
  • Save your home line for calls. Use the eSIM for data only and keep your regular SIM for calls and SMS from your bank.
  • Turn off “Roaming” on your home line. Prevents accidental charges from background apps using cellular data.
  • Keep airline mode off. The eSIM activates only when it sees a local network — if your phone is in airplane mode, nothing happens.
  • Top up if you need more. Out of data? Buy another plan and stack it — previous plan ends, new one starts.

Multi-country plans

Visiting more than Japan?

These plans cover Japan plus everywhere else on your route — one eSIM, no swapping at borders.

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