# Japan eSIM - eSIMpass

> Prepaid data-only travel eSIM for Japan. Bought online, delivered by email as a QR code, installed in a few minutes. No contract, no physical SIM, no phone number.

- Product page and checkout: https://www.esimpass.us/esim/esim-japan
- Prices as of 2026-10-25, in USD, taxes included
- AI agents: live plans and checkout links over MCP at https://www.esimpass.us/mcp
- From 2.32 USD

## Plans on sale

| Plan | Type | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days - 1GB Data | Fixed data | 2.32 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.us/checkout?product_id=90&qty=1&gmc=esim-japan&currency=USD&options=%7B%2264%22%3A68831%7D) |
| 15 Days - 3GB Data | Fixed data | 5.72 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.us/checkout?product_id=90&qty=1&gmc=esim-japan&currency=USD&options=%7B%2264%22%3A67649%7D) |
| 30 Days - 5GB Data | Fixed data | 7.92 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.us/checkout?product_id=90&qty=1&gmc=esim-japan&currency=USD&options=%7B%2264%22%3A67650%7D) |
| 30 Days - 10GB Data | Fixed data | 13.21 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.us/checkout?product_id=90&qty=1&gmc=esim-japan&currency=USD&options=%7B%2264%22%3A67651%7D) |
| 30 Days - 20GB Data | Fixed data | 22.02 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.us/checkout?product_id=90&qty=1&gmc=esim-japan&currency=USD&options=%7B%2264%22%3A67652%7D) |
| 30 Days - 50GB Data | Fixed data | 34.03 USD | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.us/checkout?product_id=90&qty=1&gmc=esim-japan&currency=USD&options=%7B%2264%22%3A67653%7D) |

Each Checkout link opens payment with that plan selected: only the email address and payment remain.

## How it works

1. Choose a plan and pay on the product page (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto).
2. The eSIM QR code arrives by email; install it before you travel (Settings > Mobile/Cellular > Add eSIM).
3. On arrival, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS.

Data-only: the eSIM has no phone number. Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.

## For travelers from the US: what US carriers charge in Japan

A 10-day trip on a day pass is $120 on AT&T and $120 on Verizon, per line. The passes include calls and texts; this eSIM is data-only, and the US number keeps working beside it.

| Carrier | Cost in Japan | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $12 a day (International Day Pass) | $6 a day for each extra line; at most 10 days are charged per line per bill. Elite 2.0 includes 20 GB a month abroad. | https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1175103/ |
| Verizon | $12 a day (TravelPass) | 5 GB of high-speed data a day, then 3G speeds. Or $100 a month for 20 GB. Unlimited Ultimate includes 15 GB a month abroad. | https://www.verizon.com/plans/international/international-travel/ |
| Google Fi | Included on Unlimited Premium | 50 GB of high-speed data in 200+ destinations; Flexible pays $10 per GB. | https://support.google.com/fi/answer/9462098 |
| Visible | Global Pass from $5 a day | Visible+ includes one Global Pass day a month, Visible+ Pro two. | https://www.visible.com/plans |
| T-Mobile | Not quoted | Its pages could not be read when these were checked. | - |

Read on each carrier's own page, October 24, 2026.

## Your eSIM for Japan - no Wi-Fi router to rent

A single plan covers the whole country, so the same eSIM works in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and beyond. Install it before you fly, switch off airplane mode on arrival, and you are online - no pocket Wi-Fi router to collect, carry, charge and return.

## Skip the airport SIM machine - online at Narita, Haneda and Kansai

The eSIM connects the moment you turn off airplane mode at Tokyo Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND) or Osaka Kansai (KIX). You can buy your Narita Express or Skyliner ticket, navigate the station and look up your hotel before you join the queue - no SIM vending machine or rental desk needed.

## Coverage in the cities, subways and countryside

Japan's networks - NTT Docomo, SoftBank and au (KDDI) - offer some of the world's most reliable mobile coverage, with 5G across the cities and signal deep in the subway systems. That keeps live maps, translation apps and transit planners working as you change trains.

## Riding the Shinkansen and day trips

The same eSIM keeps you connected on the Shinkansen bullet trains between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, and on day trips to Hakone, Nikko or the Mt Fuji area. Mountain and rural stretches can briefly drop, so download offline maps for hiking and hot-spring excursions.

## FAQ

### Do I still need to rent a pocket Wi-Fi router?

No - the eSIM replaces it. You get your own data straight on your phone, with nothing to pick up at the airport, carry around, recharge or post back.

### Does it work on the Tokyo subway and the Shinkansen?

Yes. Japan has excellent subway coverage, so maps and transit apps work underground, and you stay online on the Shinkansen between the major cities, with only brief dips in long tunnels.

### Is coverage good outside the big cities?

Coverage is strong across towns and tourist areas like Hakone, Nikko and the Mt Fuji region. Remote mountains and trails can lose signal, so save offline maps for hikes.

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Source: https://www.esimpass.us/esim/esim-japan - eSIMpass, Elemento Logico Lda, Portugal - help@esimpass.com