🇯🇵Local eSIM

Japan eSIM.
Konnichiwa, connection.

From Shibuya Crossing to a ryokan in the Alps — instant data on Japan's famously fast networks, no kiosk queue at Narita.

From$5
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3
Networks
47
Prefectures
~2 min
To set up
5G
Where avail.
Connectivity in Japan

Online from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

A YonderSim Japan eSIM connects you the moment you land at Tokyo (NRT/HND), Osaka (KIX), or Sapporo (CTS). Navigate the Tokyo Metro, translate izakaya menus, and keep Maps running on the Shinkansen at 320 km/h.

Japan's networks are among the world's best — coverage holds even in subway tunnels and most mountain valleys. From Fushimi Inari at dawn to Golden Gai at midnight, you'll stay connected.

Japan data plans

Pick your trip size.

Which networks you'll use

Japan's carriers, no contract.

Your eSIM connects to one or more of the country's main operators automatically — you don't pick, the network does, choosing the strongest signal where you are.

DocomoJapan's biggest network — deepest rural and subway coverage.
SoftBankFast city speeds, strong along Shinkansen lines.
KDDI auExcellent nationwide balance, great in the mountains.
Good to know in Japan

Local tips for staying connected.

Install before you leave home

Set up on Wi-Fi before flying. Airport pickup counters have queues — with an eSIM you walk straight past them.

Riding the Shinkansen?

Coverage holds along the lines, with short tunnel drops. Queue up podcasts before the mountain segments to Kanazawa or Nagano.

Cash is still king in places

Many small restaurants are cash-only — data helps you find the nearest 7-Eleven ATM, which accepts foreign cards.

Japan eSIM FAQ

Quick answers.

Will it work the moment I land in Tokyo?

Yes — install before you fly, switch the line on at landing, and you're connected before immigration.

Does it work in the Tokyo Metro?

Yes. Japan's subways have full mobile coverage on all lines.

Can I make calls, or is it data only?

These are data plans. Keep your home SIM for calls/texts and use LINE, WhatsApp, or FaceTime over data — standard practice in Japan.

How much data for a week in Japan?

5 GB handles maps, translation, and messaging easily. Streaming or heavy socials? Go 10 GB+.

Land in Japan, already online.

Set up in two minutes. Connected from the runway.

Get your Japan eSIM