Verizon roaming in Japan or a travel eSIM?
Travelling from the US to Japan? Here is what Verizon's TravelPass costs for your trip, next to today's cheapest travel eSIMs. Verizon prices are from Verizon's own website (checked 11 October 2026); eSIM prices are checked every day.
eSIM prices checked 14 November 2026 · Virgin Connect Roam prices checked 10 November 2026
For 7 days with social media, browsing, photo uploads and some video calls (about 5.6 GB), the cheapest travel eSIM costs $4.99 with shibaSIM, against $84.00 with Verizon. That is about $79.01 less.
Trip by trip
| Trip | Verizon TravelPass | Cheapest travel eSIM | Cheapest unlimited eSIM | eSIM vs Verizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days Social media, about 2.4 GB | $36.00 3 × $12.00 a day | $3.31 Roam2Go: 3 GB plan, valid 3 days | $3.39 shibaSIM · Full speed 1 GB a day, then 256 kbps | $32.69 less |
| 7 days Social media, about 5.6 GB | $84.00 7 × $12.00 a day | $4.99 shibaSIM: Unlimited data, 7-day pass | $4.99 shibaSIM · Full speed 1 GB a day, then 256 kbps | $79.01 less |
| 14 days Social media, about 11.2 GB | $168.00 14 × $12.00 a day | $8.09 shibaSIM: Unlimited data, 15-day pass | $8.09 shibaSIM · Full speed 1 GB a day, then 256 kbps | $159.91 less |
| 14 days Streaming video, about 28 GB | $168.00 14 × $12.00 a day | $13.09 shibaSIM: Unlimited data, 15-day pass | $13.09 shibaSIM · Full speed 1 GB a day, then 256 kbps | $154.91 less |
Each eSIM price is the cheapest way to cover the whole trip with enough data. Tap a price to open the plan.
What Verizon says
Your US plan's talk, text and data for $12 a day in Japan; 5 GB of high-speed data per TravelPass session, then unlimited data at 3G speeds.
- Japan is listed as a TravelPass country at $12 per day per device.
Source: Verizon: TravelPass · Verizon: more details (checked 11 October 2026). Carrier prices change; your bill follows Verizon's current terms.
How to use an eSIM and keep your Verizon number
- Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to Verizon.
- Buy a plan for Japan and install it over Wi-Fi a day before you fly.
- When you land, choose the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.
- Keep your Verizon line on for calls and SMS codes, with its data roaming turned off.
More: all eSIM plans for Japan.
Questions
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than Verizon roaming in Japan?
For a 7-day trip with about 5.6 GB, Verizon TravelPass costs $84.00 and the cheapest travel eSIM costs about $4.99 (shibaSIM, prices checked 14 November 2026). That is about $79.01 less with the eSIM.
Can I keep my Verizon number while using an eSIM?
Yes, on a phone with two SIMs. Keep your Verizon line switched on for calls and SMS codes, set the eSIM as your mobile data line, and turn off data roaming on the Verizon line so you are not charged for data.
How much does Verizon roaming cost in Japan?
Your US plan's talk, text and data for $12 a day in Japan; 5 GB of high-speed data per TravelPass session, then unlimited data at 3G speeds. (from Verizon's website, checked 11 October 2026).
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