Country planeSIM Japan
- Local-operator 4G/5G mobile data
- QR code and eSIM profile right after payment
- Email support
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Your pass
Check the destination and duration — then just your email and payment.
eSIM for Japan: what to know
Japan is hard without data from the first minute: navigating the Tokyo metro, a translator in restaurants with Japanese-only menus, and app bookings. NTT Docomo, SoftBank and KDDI provide 4G and 5G in every city and along the shinkansen lines; there is service even in tunnels and at most metro stations.
Tourist SIMs in Japan are sold in limited places and are expensive, and free city Wi-Fi requires sign-up. An eSIM settles it before you land at Narita or Haneda.
Plans connect to NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au on 4G/5G. The network is picked automatically, and Wi-Fi hotspot is allowed.
There are 43 plans: 100 MB to 50 GB of data, valid 7 days to 180 days, from €1.00. Per-day plans are available too — handy for short trips. The best price per gigabyte is the 50 GB / 30 days plan at €28.33.
Traffic exits to the internet via HK / SG — keep this in mind for banking apps and geo-restricted services.
Install the profile before you travel, at home over Wi-Fi: validity starts the first time the eSIM joins a network at the destination, not at purchase.
Pay by international or Russian card, or in crypto. The eSIM QR code arrives by email within a couple of minutes — no account needed.
Tips for Japan
- Google Maps in Japan shows train and metro timetables to the minute — the most useful service in the country.
- On Mount Fuji, in the Japanese Alps and on Yakushima the signal weakens on the trails: save offline maps.
- 5 GB covers 10 days of maps and translation; for photo and video posting take 10 GB.
How much data you need
As a guide: maps, messengers and social feeds use about 500 MB a day; add video and calls and it is 1 GB or more.
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
3 days about 2 GB | 3 GB · 15 days | €2.83 |
7 days about 5 GB | 5 GB · 30 days | €4.50 |
14 days about 10 GB | 10 GB · 30 days | €7.83 |
30 days about 20 GB | 20 GB · 30 days | €13.67 |
eSIM for Japan: questions
All eSIM questions →- Does the eSIM work in the Tokyo metro and on the shinkansen?
- Yes, 4G works at stations and between them in the Tokyo and Osaka metro, and on the shinkansen almost without gaps, including most tunnels.
- Is there signal in Okinawa and Hokkaido?
- Yes, both regions are covered by the same operators, with 4G in the cities and resorts. On Okinawa's outer islands and in Hokkaido's mountains the signal is weaker.
- Which networks does the Japan eSIM use?
- Plans connect to NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au. The network is selected automatically when the eSIM registers; nothing to switch by hand.
- Is 5G available on Japan plans?
- Yes, plans support 4G/5G. Real-world speed depends on the operator's coverage where you are and on whether your phone supports 5G.
- How much does a Japan eSIM cost?
- From €1.00 for a 100 MB plan. The best value per gigabyte is 50 GB for 30 days at €28.33. The price is fixed at checkout, with no fees on top.
- What IP address will the Japan eSIM have?
- Traffic exits to the internet via HK / SG, so websites see you as a visitor from there. That is normal for travel eSIMs, but keep it in mind for banking apps and geo-restricted services.
- Can I share the Japan eSIM data as a hotspot?
- Yes, Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) is allowed on every Japan plan. Shared traffic comes out of the same allowance.
- When does the validity period start?
- The first time the eSIM joins a network at the destination, not at purchase. Install the profile in advance and switch it on when you land.
- How do I pay?
- By Mastercard issued anywhere, a Russian card, or crypto. Visa is accepted from Russian banks only. The QR code arrives by email within a couple of minutes.
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Get eSIM in 3 simple steps
Pick a plan
A data bundle or a daily rate — prices and coverage come from the operator catalogue.
Pay
International or Russian card, or crypto. The email with your QR code arrives right after payment.
Switch on abroad
Validity starts with the first connection in your destination country.