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35 plans available · from $1.69

Some plans exit through Hong Kong, where TikTok is not available. Plans marked Non-HK IP avoid this.

Recommended
5 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity30 days
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100 MB
Data only
7 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity7 days
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500 MB
Data only
7 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity7 days
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1 GB
Data onlyIIJ
7 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity7 days
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1 GB
Data only
7 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity7 days
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1 GB
Data onlyNon-HK IP
7 days · 5G · KDDI/au, SoftBank
Not routed via Hong Kong · +$1.00 vs standard
Validity7 days
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2 GB
Data only
15 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity15 days
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3 GB
Data only
15 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity15 days
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3 GB
Data onlyIIJ
15 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity15 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
3 GB
Data onlyNon-HK IP
15 days · 5G · KDDI/au, SoftBank
Not routed via Hong Kong · +$2.40 vs standard
Validity15 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
3 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
3 GB
Data onlyIIJ
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
3 GB
Data onlyNon-HK IP
30 days · 5G · KDDI/au, SoftBank
Not routed via Hong Kong · +$2.40 vs standard
Validity30 days
Network5G
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5 GB
Data onlyIIJ
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
5 GB
Data onlyNon-HK IP
30 days · 5G · KDDI/au, SoftBank
Not routed via Hong Kong · +$2.60 vs standard
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
10 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
10 GB
Data onlyIIJ
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
10 GB
Data onlyNon-HK IP
30 days · 5G · KDDI/au, SoftBank
Not routed via Hong Kong · +$4.00 vs standard
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
12 GB
Data onlyKDDI
4 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity4 days
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DeliveryIn minutes
20 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
20 GB
Data onlyIIJ
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
20 GB
Data onlyNon-HK IP
30 days · 5G · KDDI/au, SoftBank
Not routed via Hong Kong · +$5.80 vs standard
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
21 GB
Data onlyKDDI
7 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity7 days
Network5G
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30 GB
Data onlyKDDI
10 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity10 days
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50 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
50 GB
Data onlyIIJ
30 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity30 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
50 GB
Data only
180 days · 5G · NTT docomo
Validity180 days
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999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
3 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity3 days
Network5G
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999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
3 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity3 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
5 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity5 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
5 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity5 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
7 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity7 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
10 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity10 days
Network5G
DeliveryIn minutes
999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
10 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity10 days
Network5G
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999 GB
Data onlyKDDI
15 days · 5G · KDDI/au
Validity15 days
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Connects via: 🇭🇰 / … — This plan's traffic leaves through Hong Kong, so anything that works out where you are from your IP address will place you there rather than at your destination — streaming libraries and local services included. TikTok is not available in Hong Kong at all. If that matters to you, pick a plan that connects via somewhere else.

About eSIM plans for Japan

Arouki offers 35 prepaid eSIM data plans for travel in Japan, starting from $1.69. Allowances run from 100 MB to 999 GB, valid for 3 to 180 days. Plans connect to NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au and SoftBank. You get a QR code by email, install the eSIM on an unlocked eSIM-compatible phone, and switch it on when you arrive.

Starting price
$1.69 USD
Highest price
$60.29 USD
Data allowances
100 MB to 999 GB
Validity
3 to 180 days
Networks
NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au, SoftBank
Network type
5G

Networks in Japan

  • NTT docomo: One of Japan's three largest carriers, with nationwide coverage.
  • KDDI / au: One of Japan's three largest carriers, with nationwide coverage.
  • SoftBank: One of Japan's three largest carriers, with nationwide coverage.
  • Rakuten Mobile: Newer fourth network; check the plan page for where it is used.

The network each plan uses is shown on its plan card. Coverage maps change, so confirm on the carrier's own site for remote areas.

Coverage in Japan

  • 4G reaches nearly everywhere a tourist goes, and 5G covers the big cities.
  • Free public Wi-Fi is patchier than visitors expect: convenience stores stopped offering it years ago, so do not plan on it for maps or train times.

Tips for using an eSIM in Japan

  • Switch the eSIM on after you land (Narita, Haneda, Kansai or wherever you arrive) and turn on data roaming for that line.
  • Keep data roaming off on your home SIM and test Google Maps before you leave the terminal.

Before you go

Japan eSIM: frequently asked questions

How much does an eSIM for Japan cost?

eSIM plans for Japan start from $1.69 for 100 MB valid for 7 days. Larger and longer plans cost more; the current price of every plan is shown on this page.

Which networks do eSIM plans for Japan use?

Our plans for Japan connect to NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile, KDDI/au and SoftBank. The network for each plan is shown on its plan card, so you can choose one that suits your route.

How much data do I need in Japan?

Light use such as maps and messaging takes roughly 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Browsing, social media and photos take 1 to 3 GB a day, and video streaming or hotspot use takes more. If you are unsure, pick the next size up.

When does an eSIM for Japan start counting its days?

Validity starts from the first time you use data, not from the day you buy. You can install the eSIM at home before you travel and switch it on when you arrive.

Do I need to turn on data roaming?

Yes, for the eSIM line. Your phone treats any network that is not your home carrier as roaming, so without Data Roaming switched on for the eSIM it can show as installed but not get online. It does not add roaming charges to a prepaid eSIM. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM.

Can I use an eSIM for Japan in other countries?

No. A single-country plan only connects in Japan. If you are visiting several countries, choose a regional or global pass that lists all of them.

Does an eSIM for Japan come with a phone number?

The plans shown here are data-only and have no phone number. You can keep your home SIM active for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls over data.

Which phones work with an eSIM for Japan?

Any phone that supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier, such as iPhone XS, XR and later, Google Pixel 4 and later, and many recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check yours on our eSIM compatible devices page.

Network and coverage notes last reviewed 3 October 2026.

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