Japan eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$0.69 / GB · $0.23 / day
$6.89
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$6.89
Japan 10 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Japan.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Japan.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Japan. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Japan. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Japan. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Japan. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Japan 10 GB · 30 days
$0.69/GB
$6.89
Total
$0.69 / GB
$6.89
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$6.89
Japan 10 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Japan
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Japan
6 plans for Japan, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 30 days to 180 days. 6 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Japan
48 regional plans include Japan. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Japan is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $7.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Japan
A travel eSIM for Japan is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Japan, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Japan?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Japan plans start at $3.29 across 6 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Japan?
A travel eSIM for Japan is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Japan eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Japan, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
Japan connectivity guide
Japan is one of the easiest countries in the world to stay connected in and one of the easiest to misjudge. Coverage is excellent almost everywhere a traveller goes, including underground, but the country runs on apps that assume you are online — transit routing, IC card top-ups, restaurant queues, translation — and the moments you need them most are the moments you are furthest from wifi. This guide covers which networks you actually get, where the signal genuinely drops, what the arrival at each major airport looks like, and how much data a Japan trip really consumes.
Read the full Japan guide →What to eat in Japan
Ramen
Wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, flavored with soy sauce, miso, or salt.
Ramen Street in Tokyo Station or street stalls in Fukuoka (Hakata ramen).
Sushi
Vinegared rice topped with fresh, often raw, seafood.
Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo or upscale Omakase restaurants in Ginza.
Okonomiyaki
A savory cabbage pancake cooked on a griddle with various meats, seafood, and sauces.
Dotonbori area in Osaka or Okonomimura in Hiroshima.
Takoyaki
Ball-shaped snacks made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan, filled with diced octopus.
Street vendors across Osaka.
Tempura
Seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep-fried.
Specialty tempura houses in Kyoto or Tokyo.
Kaiseki
A traditional multi-course Japanese dinner that balances the taste, texture, appearance, and colors of food.
Traditional ryokans in Kyoto or Hakone.
Yakitori
Grilled chicken skewers typically cooked over charcoal.
Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Matcha Sweets
Desserts ranging from ice cream to parfaits flavored with finely ground green tea powder.
Uji, near Kyoto, or traditional teahouses in Kyoto.
Wagyu Beef
Highly marbled, premium Japanese beef known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Kobe for Kobe beef, or Takayama for Hida beef.
Udon
Thick wheat noodles served hot in broth or cold with dipping sauce.
Kagawa Prefecture (Sanuki Udon) or specialized noodle shops nationwide.
What to see in Japan
Fushimi Inari TaishaKyoto
Famous for its thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain.
2-3 hours
Senso-jiTokyo
Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, featuring the iconic Kaminarimon gate.
1-2 hours
Shibuya CrossingTokyo
The busiest pedestrian intersection in the world, surrounded by neon lights and towering screens.
30 minutes
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)Kyoto
A stunning Zen Buddhist temple whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
1 hour
Osaka CastleOsaka
A beautifully reconstructed historical castle surrounded by moats and a vast park famous for cherry blossoms.
2 hours
Arashiyama Bamboo GroveKyoto
Walk through towering, infinitely rising bamboo stalks in a tranquil setting.
1-2 hours
Nara ParkNara
Home to hundreds of freely roaming deer and the magnificent Todai-ji temple.
3-4 hours
Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine)Hiroshima
Famous for the 'floating' torii gate that appears to be resting on the water during high tide.
Half day
teamLab PlanetsTokyo
An immersive digital art museum where you walk through water and interact with mesmerizing light installations.
2 hours · book ahead
Hiroshima Peace Memorial ParkHiroshima
A solemn and powerful tribute to the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.
2-3 hours
Getting around Japan
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
High-speed rail connecting major cities across the country with extreme punctuality.
$100-$150 per long distance trip
Local Trains & Subways
Extensive networks covering nearly every corner of major cities. Use an IC card (Suica/Pasmo) to tap in and out.
$1.50-$3.00 per ride
Local Buses
Board at the rear, take a numbered ticket (or tap IC card), and pay at the front when exiting.
$1.50-$2.50 per ride
Taxis
Spotless and reliable, but generally expensive. Doors open and close automatically.
$5-$10 starting fare
Ride-hailing
Uber, GO, DiDi, S.RIDE
Ride-hailing apps in Japan generally dispatch licensed local taxis rather than private drivers.
Practical things worth knowing in Japan
Paying for things
- Growing rapidly, but many stores still require you to insert the card physically into the terminal.
- Useful mainly for digital transit cards (Suica/Pasmo) on mobile devices; standard retail acceptance is spotty.
- Cash still useful for: Small traditional restaurants, Shrines and temples, Ramen shop ticket machines, Rural areas
- Local wallets: PayPay, LINE Pay
Basics
- Emergency number: 110 (Police), 119 (Ambulance/Fire)
- Plugs: A, B · 100V
- Tap water: yes
- Do not tip. Tipping is not a part of Japanese culture and attempting to tip will lead to confusion or refusal.
Public holidays in Japan
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Many businesses and attractions close for the first 3 days of the year. |
| Coming of Age Day | Second Monday in January | Minor impact, you will see young adults in traditional kimonos. |
| Showa Day | April 29 | Start of Golden Week; extremely heavy domestic travel. |
| Constitution Memorial Day | May 3 | Middle of Golden Week; expect huge crowds and fully booked transport. |
| Greenery Day | May 4 | Middle of Golden Week; heavy crowds. |
| Children's Day | May 5 | End of Golden Week; carp streamers (koinobori) are flown. |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Third Monday in September | Part of the occasional 'Silver Week'; moderate domestic travel. |
| Culture Day | November 3 | Museums may have free entry and special events. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.
Networks in Japan
Plans for this destination run on NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank.
- Networks
- NTT docomo (5G), Rakuten Mobile (5G), KDDI/au (5G), SoftBank (5G)
- 5G
- 6 of 6 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
- Hotspot
- Hotspot & tethering supported
- APN
- Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).