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Find the best eSIM for Japan

Compare 5,388 plans from 120 eSIM brands

About eSIMs in Japan

Japan has 5,388 eSIM plans from 120 providers on eSIMzee. 2,768 are made for Japan alone, and 2,620 are regional or global plans that also work there. Fixed data allowances run from 100 MB to 1000 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 730 days.

Prices start at $0.50, the median plan costs $18.00, the most expensive costs $1,295.21. 3,046 of them include 5G. The cheapest plan right now is from eSIM.DOG: 100 MB for 7 days at $0.50. The providers with the lowest starting prices are eSIM.DOG, Abest eSIM, RedteaGO and Yoho Mobile.

Hotspot sharing is listed on 3,947 of the 5,388 plans, so filter for it if you want to share data with a laptop or a second phone. 1,645 plans are unlimited, so check each one's full-speed allowance before you buy. Compare the price per GB rather than the headline price, and choose a validity that matches the length of your trip. Confirm that your phone supports eSIM with our device checker, and install the plan over Wi-Fi before you travel.

All Japan eSIM plans

All travel eSIM providers for Japan

120 providers have eSIM plans for Japan, listed by cheapest starting price.

Frequently asked questions about Japan eSIMs

Which mobile networks do eSIM plans for Japan use?

For plans made for Japan alone, eSIM providers on eSIMzee name KDDI, SoftBank, NTT Docomo and Rakuten Mobile as the local networks. Which network you connect to depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you buy.

How many travel eSIM brands and prepaid plans are available for Japan?

eSIMzee lists 5,388 prepaid eSIM plans from 120 brands for Japan. 2,768 are made for Japan and 2,620 are regional or global plans that also cover it. Prices start at $0.50.

Are there unlimited data eSIM plans for Japan?

Yes. 1,645 unlimited plans from 54 providers are listed for Japan, priced from $0.70 to $449.07. The cheapest come from Abest eSIM (from $0.70), iRoamly (from $0.80) and MicroEsim (from $0.81). Plans that publish a fair-use limit give 300 MB to 30 GB of full-speed data before slowing down to 128 kbps to 10.2 Mbps.

What is the cheapest eSIM for Japan?

The cheapest Japan eSIM right now is from eSIM.DOG: 100 MB for 7 days at $0.50. For comparison, the median plan costs $18.00.

Which eSIM has the most data for Japan?

The largest fixed data allowance comes from eSIM Cards: 1000 GB for 7 days at $16.85. 1,645 unlimited plans are listed separately.

Can I use hotspot or tethering with a Japan eSIM?

Hotspot sharing is listed as allowed on 3,947 of the 5,388 plans for Japan. Plans that do not say so may still allow it, so confirm with the provider before you buy.

Do I need a compatible phone to use an eSIM in Japan?

Yes. Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked to install a Japan eSIM. Use the device checker to confirm your model before you buy.

Can I use one eSIM across several countries?

Yes. 2,620 of the 5,388 plans for Japan are regional or global eSIMs that also work in other countries, so one plan can cover a multi-country trip. See Asia eSIM plans or the multi-country eSIM page.