Japan eSIM 2026: prices, data plans and setup
2026-10-21 · goAFK
Short answer
- Japan eSIM from $2.57; 5 GB / 15 days $15.58; unlimited 7 days $42.98.
- Install at home, switch on when you land.
Mobile data in Japan
Japan has few SIM options for tourists and pocket Wi-Fi must be returned. An eSIM installs at home and works from Narita or Kansai.
Japan eSIM plans
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 GB / 7 days | $4.01 |
| 3 GB / 7 days | $9.85 |
| 5 GB / 15 days | $15.58 |
| 10 GB / 30 days | $28.04 |
| 20 GB / 30 days | $49.45 |
| Unlimited / 7 days | $42.98 |
| Unlimited / 15 days | $61.40 |
| Unlimited / 30 days | $95.06 |
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-10-21.
Tips before you go
- Navigating trains and the metro with Google Maps uses roughly 100–200 MB a day.
- For 10–14 busy days, take 10 GB or unlimited.
- Going on to Korea or China? Compare with the regional Asia plan.
How to install
- Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM.
- Keep your home SIM installed: bank and service SMS codes keep arriving on it.
- After landing, set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.