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Best eSIM for Japan

We compared 19 data plans from 11 providers for travel in Japan. Filter by trip length and data, then buy straight from the provider.

Prices updated Nov 4, 2026Prices in USD

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Quick picks

19 of 19 plans

JPC
JetpacJapan 5 GBLowest price
Data
5 GB
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$1.60
$8.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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ALO
aloSIMJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
7 days
Network
KDDI (au) · 4G
Per GB
$1.90
$9.50Hotspot OK · Top-up
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RL
RoamlessJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
30 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$1.99
$9.95Hotspot OK · Top-up
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UB
UbigiJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
15 days
Network
Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI · 4G
Per GB
$2.00
$10.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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NM
NomadJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
30 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$2.00
$10.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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AL
AiraloJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$2.00
$10.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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GS
GigSkyJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
30 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$2.06
$10.29Hotspot OK · Top-up
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YS
YesimJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
30 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$2.11
$10.56No hotspot · No top-up
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SA
SailyJapan 5 GB
Data
5 GB
Valid
30 days
Network
4G
Per GB
$2.20
$10.99Hotspot OK · Top-up
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MM
Maya MobileGlobal UnlimitedCheapest unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$19.99Hotspot OK · Top-up
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RL
RoamlessJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$23.52Hotspot OK · Top-up
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GS
GigSkyJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$24.49Hotspot OK · Top-up
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UB
UbigiJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
8 days
Network
Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI · 4G
Per GB
No cap
$25.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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NM
NomadJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$25.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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JPC
JetpacJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$25.99Hotspot OK · Top-up
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AL
AiraloJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$26.50Hotspot OK · Top-up
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SA
SailyJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$26.99Hotspot OK · Top-up
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ALO
aloSIMJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
KDDI (au) · 4G
Per GB
No cap
$27.00Hotspot OK · Top-up
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HF
HolaflyJapan Unlimited
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Network
4G
Per GB
No cap
$27.50Hotspot OK · No top-up
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Networks in Japan

Every travel eSIM here runs on a local network. Heading somewhere remote? Check which network a plan uses before you buy.

  • NTT DocomoJapan’s largest mobile network.0 plans compared
  • SoftBankNationwide 4G and 5G.2 plans compared
  • KDDI (au)Sold to locals under the au brand.2 plans compared

Before you buy

  • Your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM. Check your model in our setup guides.
  • Install it at home, on Wi-Fi. You need internet to download the eSIM.
  • Working on a laptop? Pick a plan that allows hotspot.
  • Match validity to your trip. Most plans start counting when they first connect.