Lowest total for 7 days. Unlimited data with enough full speed for about 0.8 GB a day.
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Best eSIM for Japan
Compare 261 plans from 14 providers
Prices checked 14 November 2026 · Virgin Connect Roam prices checked 10 November 2026
Cheapest eSIM for Japan today: US$4.99 for a one-week trip with shibaSIM.
Check price at shibaSIM ↗We compared 261 eSIM plans for Japan from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop. Set your trip below to see the cheapest total price, or scroll down for the full price list.
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For your trip: 7 days · about 5.6 GB
If you prefer a set amount of data: the lowest fixed-data total for this trip. Unlimited is cheaper here.
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Check price at The SIM ShopHow we choose: the winner is the lowest total price for your trip that gives enough data for your daily use at full speed. Unlimited plans only count if their full-speed data per day covers your use. Best value means more data for at most 30% more. Speed rules come from each provider's own pages.
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RRoam2Go0.49 GB7 days$2.19$4.47 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off1 GB7 days$1.99$1.99 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off1 GB1 day$2.19$2.19 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off1 GB7 days$2.23$2.23 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB5 days$2.79$2.79 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB7 days$2.79$2.79 / GBCheck price RRoam2Go1 GB7 days$2.80$2.80 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB10 days$2.89$2.89 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off1 GB15 days$2.99$2.99 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off1 GB30 days$3.70$3.70 / GBCheck price RRoamless1 GB30 days$3.95$3.95 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off1 GB7 days$3.99$3.99 / GBCheck price BBreeze1 GB7 days$3.99$3.99 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited1 GB3 days$4.00$4.00 / GBCheck price NNomad1 GB7 days$4.00$4.00 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam1 GB7 days$4.00$4.00 / GBCheck price BBreeze2 GB15 days$5.49$2.75 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam2 GB15 days$5.50$2.75 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off2 GB15 days$5.60$2.80 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off3 GB3 days$3.31$1.10 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off3 GB30 days$3.70$1.23 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off3 GB14 days$4.09$1.36 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off3 GB30 days$4.09$1.36 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off3 GB10 days$4.48$1.49 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter3 GB5 days$4.49$1.50 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off3 GB15 days$4.99$1.66 / GBCheck price BBreeze3 GB30 days$6.99$2.33 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter3 GB30 days$6.99$2.33 / GBCheck price NNomad3 GB30 days$7.00$2.33 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam3 GB30 days$7.00$2.33 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited3 GB3 days$7.50$2.50 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off3 GB30 days$7.80$2.60 / GBCheck price RRoamless3 GB30 days$7.95$2.65 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off3 GB30 days$7.99$2.66 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited3 GB7 days$8.00$2.67 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB5 days$3.99$0.80 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB10 days$4.39$0.88 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB3 days$4.43$0.89 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off5 GB30 days$4.71$0.94 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB21 days$4.89$0.98 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off5 GB30 days$4.89$0.98 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter5 GB15 days$5.49$1.10 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB5 days$5.60$1.12 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter5 GB30 days$5.99$1.20 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB10 days$6.72$1.34 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off5 GB30 days$6.99$1.40 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off5 GB30 days$8.80$1.76 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB15 days$8.96$1.79 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off5 GB30 days$9.54$1.91 / GBCheck price RRoamless5 GB30 days$9.95$1.99 / GBCheck price BBreeze5 GB30 days$9.99$2.00 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited5 GB7 days$10.00$2.00 / GBCheck price NNomad5 GB30 days$10.00$2.00 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam5 GB30 days$10.00$2.00 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited5 GB15 days$10.50$2.10 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off5 GB30 days$10.99$2.20 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited5 GB30 days$11.00$2.20 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB5 days$5.79$0.58 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB10 days$6.39$0.64 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off10 GB30 days$6.75$0.68 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off10 GB30 days$6.89$0.69 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off10 GB3 days$7.80$0.78 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter10 GB30 days$7.99$0.80 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter10 GB15 days$8.49$0.85 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off10 GB5 days$8.96$0.90 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off10 GB15 days$10.04$1.00 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off10 GB30 days$10.08$1.01 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off10 GB30 days$11.99$1.20 / GBCheck price RRoamless10 GB30 days$14.95$1.49 / GBCheck price BBreeze10 GB30 days$14.99$1.50 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam10 GB30 days$15.00$1.50 / GBCheck price NNomad10 GB30 days$16.00$1.60 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off10 GB30 days$16.00$1.60 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited10 GB7 days$17.00$1.70 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited10 GB15 days$17.50$1.75 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off10 GB30 days$17.99$1.80 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited10 GB30 days$18.00$1.80 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter12 GB30 days$9.99$0.83 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off15 GB3 days$9.09$0.61 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off15 GB7 days$9.89$0.66 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off15 GB15 days$10.89$0.73 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter15 GB30 days$11.99$0.80 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off15 GB30 days$11.99$0.80 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB3 days$9.09$0.45 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB5 days$9.49$0.47 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB7 days$9.89$0.49 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB10 days$10.39$0.52 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB15 days$10.89$0.54 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off20 GB30 days$11.49$0.57 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off20 GB30 days$11.99$0.60 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter20 GB30 days$13.99$0.70 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off20 GB30 days$15.14$0.76 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off20 GB30 days$19.99$1.00 / GBCheck price RRoamless20 GB30 days$22.95$1.15 / GBCheck price NNomad20 GB30 days$23.00$1.15 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited20 GB15 days$24.00$1.20 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam20 GB30 days$24.00$1.20 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off20 GB30 days$24.80$1.24 / GBCheck price SSaily10% off20 GB30 days$24.99$1.25 / GBCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimited20 GB30 days$25.00$1.25 / GBCheck price BBreeze20 GB30 days$26.99$1.35 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off21 GB7 days$11.89$0.57 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off25 GB30 days$30.28$1.21 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB3 days$12.39$0.41 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB5 days$12.79$0.43 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB7 days$13.49$0.45 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB10 days$14.19$0.47 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB15 days$14.99$0.50 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off30 GB30 days$15.69$0.52 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter30 GB30 days$22.99$0.77 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off30 GB15 days$24.67$0.82 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off30 GB20 days$25.74$0.86 / GBCheck price YYesim15% off30 GB30 days$33.00$1.10 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off30 GB30 days$39.21$1.31 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter35 GB60 days$26.99$0.77 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off50 GB3 days$18.29$0.37 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off50 GB5 days$19.39$0.39 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off50 GB7 days$20.79$0.42 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off50 GB15 days$22.59$0.45 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% off50 GB30 days$25.19$0.50 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off50 GB30 days$29.37$0.59 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter50 GB30 days$29.99$0.60 / GBCheck price NNomad50 GB30 days$35.00$0.70 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off50 GB15 days$35.89$0.72 / GBCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% off50 GB180 days$38.94$0.78 / GBCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% off50 GB30 days$44.82$0.90 / GBCheck price SSimbye15% off50 GB180 days$44.99$0.90 / GBCheck price RRoamless50 GB30 days$45.95$0.92 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam50 GB30 days$49.00$0.98 / GBCheck price BBreeze50 GB45 days$66.99$1.34 / GBCheck price MMobiMatter60 GB90 days$44.99$0.75 / GBCheck price VVirgin Connect Roam100 GB30 days$98.00$0.98 / GBCheck price BBreeze100 GB70 days$133.49$1.33 / GBCheck price BBreeze200 GB90 days$251.49$1.26 / GBCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited1 day · 1 GB/day full speed$2.59$2.59 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited1 day · 2 GB/day full speed$2.89$2.89 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited1 day · 1 GB/day full speed$3.31$3.31 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited3 days · 1 GB/day full speed$3.39$1.13 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited1 day$3.50$3.50 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited1 day$3.84$3.84 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited5 days · 1 GB/day full speed$4.19$0.84 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited3 days · 2 GB/day full speed$4.29$1.43 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited1 day · 1 GB/day full speed$4.43$4.43 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited3 days · 3 GB/day full speed$4.79$1.60 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited7 days · 1 GB/day full speed$4.99$0.71 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited3 days$5.39$1.80 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited8 days · 1 GB/day full speed$5.49$0.69 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited5 days · 2 GB/day full speed$5.69$1.14 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited1 day$5.99$5.99 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited10 days · 1 GB/day full speed$6.19$0.62 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited2 days · 1 GB/day full speed$6.67$3.33 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited5 days · 3 GB/day full speed$6.69$1.34 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited12 days · 1 GB/day full speed$6.99$0.58 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited7 days · 2 GB/day full speed$7.19$1.03 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited4 days$7.42$1.85 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited2 days$7.68$3.84 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited8 days · 2 GB/day full speed$7.89$0.99 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited15 days · 1 GB/day full speed$8.09$0.54 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited5 days$8.10$1.62 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited7 days · 3 GB/day full speed$8.49$1.21 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited10 days · 2 GB/day full speed$9.29$0.93 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited8 days · 3 GB/day full speed$9.39$1.17 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited6 days$9.46$1.58 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited3 days · 3 GB/day full speed$9.54$3.18 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited3 days$9.99$3.33 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited20 days · 1 GB/day full speed$10.09$0.50 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited3 days$10.50$3.50 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited7 days$10.81$1.54 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited12 days · 2 GB/day full speed$10.89$0.91 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited3 days$10.99$3.66 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited3 days$11.00$3.67 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited10 days · 3 GB/day full speed$11.29$1.13 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited3 days$11.43$3.81 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited8 days$11.49$1.44 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited3 days$11.50$3.83 / dayCheck price HHolafly5% offUnlimited3 days$11.90$3.97 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited3 days · 1 GB/day full speed$12.28$4.09 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited4 days · 1 GB/day full speed$12.28$3.07 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited9 days$12.85$1.43 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited15 days · 2 GB/day full speed$13.09$0.87 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited12 days · 3 GB/day full speed$13.39$1.12 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited5 days · 3 GB/day full speed$13.41$2.68 / dayCheck price TThe SIM Shop10% offUnlimited10 days$13.52$1.35 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited30 days · 1 GB/day full speed$14.49$0.48 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited4 days$15.24$3.81 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited15 days · 3 GB/day full speed$16.49$1.10 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited5 days$16.80$3.36 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited5 days$17.00$3.40 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited20 days · 2 GB/day full speed$17.19$0.86 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited6 days · 1 GB/day full speed$17.39$2.90 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited5 days$17.49$3.50 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited5 days$17.50$3.50 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited7 days · 3 GB/day full speed$17.94$2.56 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited5 days$18.00$3.60 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited5 days$18.99$3.80 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited7 days$19.99$2.86 / dayCheck price SSimbye15% offUnlimited7 days$19.99$2.86 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited5 days · 1 GB/day full speed$20.14$4.03 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited6 days$20.16$3.36 / dayCheck price HHolafly5% offUnlimited5 days$20.50$4.10 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited20 days · 3 GB/day full speed$21.59$1.08 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited10 days · 3 GB/day full speed$23.00$2.30 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited7 days$23.52$3.36 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited7 days$23.99$3.43 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited7 days$24.50$3.50 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited7 days$25.00$3.57 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited30 days · 2 GB/day full speed$25.19$0.84 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited7 days$26.50$3.79 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited8 days$26.88$3.36 / dayCheck price HHolafly5% offUnlimited7 days$27.50$3.93 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited14 days$27.99$2.00 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited7 days · 1 GB/day full speed$27.99$4.00 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited10 days$28.81$2.88 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited7 days$28.99$4.14 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited10 days$29.40$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited9 days$30.24$3.36 / dayCheck price sshibaSIM5% offUnlimited30 days · 3 GB/day full speed$31.79$1.06 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited11 days$32.34$2.94 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited10 days$32.99$3.30 / dayCheck price NNomadUnlimited10 days$33.00$3.30 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited10 days$34.50$3.45 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited10 days$34.99$3.50 / dayCheck price SSimbye15% offUnlimited15 days$34.99$2.33 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited12 days$35.28$2.94 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited15 days$36.00$2.40 / dayCheck price HHolafly5% offUnlimited10 days$36.50$3.65 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited10 days · 1 GB/day full speed$36.96$3.70 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited15 days · 3 GB/day full speed$37.02$2.47 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited13 days$38.22$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited14 days$41.16$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited15 days$44.10$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited16 days$47.04$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited21 days$47.25$2.25 / dayCheck price BBreezeUnlimited15 days$47.99$3.20 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited15 days$48.00$3.20 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited15 days$48.99$3.27 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited22 days$49.50$2.25 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited17 days$49.98$2.94 / dayCheck price MMaya10% offUnlimited30 days$49.99$1.67 / dayCheck price HHolafly5% offUnlimited15 days$50.50$3.37 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited15 days · 1 GB/day full speed$51.55$3.44 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited23 days$51.75$2.25 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited30 days · 3 GB/day full speed$52.67$1.76 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited18 days$52.92$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited24 days$54.00$2.25 / dayCheck price YYesim15% offUnlimited30 days$55.00$1.83 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited19 days$55.86$2.94 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited25 days$56.25$2.25 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited26 days$58.50$2.25 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited20 days$58.80$2.94 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited20 days$59.99$3.00 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited27 days$60.75$2.25 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited28 days$63.00$2.25 / dayCheck price SSimbye15% offUnlimited30 days$64.99$2.17 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited29 days$65.25$2.25 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited25 days$65.99$2.64 / dayCheck price RRoamlessUnlimited30 days$67.50$2.25 / dayCheck price AAiralo25% off unlimitedUnlimited30 days$69.00$2.30 / dayCheck price SSaily10% offUnlimited30 days$71.99$2.40 / dayCheck price HHolafly5% offUnlimited30 days$73.90$2.46 / dayCheck price RRoam2GoUp to 10% offUnlimited30 days · 1 GB/day full speed$76.22$2.54 / dayCheck price
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How fast is unlimited data in Japan?
"Unlimited" plans give full speed up to a daily amount, then slow down until the next day. From each provider's own rules, checked 1 November 2026.
| Provider | Full speed per day | After that |
|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| HHolafly | No daily limit set | Local network may slow very heavy use source |
| SSaily | 5 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| NNomad | 2 GB | ~1–2 Mbps source |
| MMaya | 5 GB | 3 Mbps source |
| YYesim | Not stated by provider | Reduced after a daily amount source |
| RRoamless | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 3 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 1 GB | 10 Mbps source |
| RRoam2Go | 1 GB | 5 Mbps source |
| BBreeze | 1 GB | 512 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 3 GB | 256 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 2 GB | 256 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 1 GB | 256 kbps source |
| SSimbye | 2 GB | 1 Mbps source |
| TThe SIM Shop | Not stated by provider | Reduced after a daily amount source |
Networks and hotspot in Japan
From each provider's own page, checked 11 October 2026. “(+1)” means the page lists one more network without naming it. The provider's page is final.
| Provider | Network | Hotspot | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | SoftBank (+1) | Not stated on its page | Provider's page ↗ |
| HHolafly | KDDI / SoftBank | Yes, up to 1 GB a day | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSaily | KDDI / SoftBank | Yes, no limit stated | Provider's page ↗ |
| NNomad | KDDI au / SoftBank | Yes | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMaya | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| YYesim | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoamless | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| VVirgin Connect Roam | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoam2Go | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| BBreeze | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMobiMatter | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| sshibaSIM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSimbye | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| TThe SIM Shop | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
Price history in Japan
Cheapest 7-day trip with about 5.6 GB, on each day we published prices:
- Today $4.99 shibaSIM
- Lowest $4.39 25 October 2026
- Highest $14.00 30 September 2026
Chart in US dollars. Each point is the cheapest offer among the providers we compared that day, so new providers can lower it too. Days without new prices keep the last price.
Japan eSIM travel guide
We compared 261 eSIM plans for Japan from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Japan is one of the easiest countries to stay connected in, but free public Wi-Fi is patchy outside hotels, stations and convenience stores. Most visitors rely on mobile data for Google Maps, train times, translation apps and QR menus, so a travel eSIM is usually the simplest option.
Networks and coverage
Japan's main networks are NTT Docomo, KDDI (au), SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile. Travel eSIMs usually connect through SoftBank or KDDI, which both cover cities, ski areas and the shinkansen routes well. Coverage is weaker deep in the mountains and on some remote islands.
eSIM, pocket Wi-Fi or a local SIM?
Pocket Wi-Fi rentals are popular with groups, but you have to collect, charge, carry and return the device. A travel eSIM is installed before you fly and works as soon as you land, with nothing to return. Prepaid tourist SIM cards exist, but they rarely beat eSIM prices.
How much data you need
A typical sightseeing day with maps, messaging and some photo uploads uses about 0.5 to 1 GB. Families sharing a hotspot, or travellers who post a lot of video, should look at the unlimited passes above.
Fixed data or unlimited?
Fixed data plans are the cheapest choice for maps, messaging and browsing. If you use more than about 1.5 GB a day, compare the unlimited passes above.
Winter or ski trip? See our eSIM guide for a Japan winter trip with trip prices for 1, 2 and 3 weeks.
What a trip to Japan costs
The cheapest total for each trip length and data use, from all 14 providers. Prices checked 14 November 2026. Tap a price to open that plan.
| Trip length | Light 0.3 GB/day | Moderate 0.8 GB/day | Heavy 2 GB/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $1.99Simbye | $3.31Roam2Go | $4.29shibaSIM |
| 7 days | $3.70The SIM Shop | $4.99shibaSIM | $7.19shibaSIM |
| 14 days | $4.71The SIM Shop | $8.09shibaSIM | $13.09shibaSIM |
| 30 days | $6.75The SIM Shop | $14.49shibaSIM | $25.19shibaSIM |
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Japan eSIM questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Japan?
In our check on 14 November 2026, the cheapest plan was 1 GB for 7 days from Simbye at $1.99. For a 7-day trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), the lowest total was $4.99 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Japan for 7 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 7-day trip: 3 GB from $3.70 with The SIM Shop, 5 GB from $4.39 with shibaSIM and 10 GB from $6.39 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Japan for 10 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 10-day trip: 5 GB from $4.39 with shibaSIM, 10 GB from $6.19 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $9.29 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Japan for 14 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 14-day trip: 5 GB from $4.71 with The SIM Shop, 10 GB from $6.75 with The SIM Shop and 20 GB from $10.89 with shibaSIM.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Japan for 30 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 30-day trip: 10 GB from $6.75 with The SIM Shop, 20 GB from $11.49 with The SIM Shop and 50 GB from $25.19 with shibaSIM.
Do I need unlimited data in Japan?
Only if you stream video, make long video calls or share a hotspot. A 7-day unlimited option costs from $4.99, while 10 GB costs from $5.79.
Will I get a Japanese phone number with a travel eSIM?
Usually not. Most travel eSIMs are data-only, so you keep your home number for SMS and use apps such as WhatsApp or LINE for calls. That is enough for maps, rail apps and ride-hailing apps.
Does my eSIM work on the shinkansen?
Yes. The main bullet train lines have mobile coverage along most of the route, including many tunnels, although you may see short gaps.
Which network will my eSIM use in Japan?
From each provider's own page, checked 11 October 2026:
Airalo: SoftBank (+1)
Holafly: KDDI / SoftBank
Saily: KDDI / SoftBank
Nomad: KDDI au / SoftBank
Not checked yet: Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Your phone connects automatically to the network the eSIM uses. Hotspot rules are in the table above.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it at home over Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, and switch it on when you land. Keep your home SIM on for calls and SMS if you need them.
Visiting more than one country?
A regional eSIM covers several countries with one plan.
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Indonesiafrom $1.68
Kazakhstanfrom $2.19
Kyrgyzstanfrom $1.99
Laosfrom $2.23
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Malaysiafrom $1.68
Maldivesfrom $4.48
Mongoliafrom $3.31
Nepalfrom $3.31
Pakistanfrom $1.99
Philippinesfrom $2.09
Singaporefrom $1.99
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Sri Lankafrom $2.50
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Tajikistanfrom $3.10
Thailandfrom $1.99
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Vietnamfrom $1.99