eSIM Tokyo: Prepaid Data Plans
Tokyo eSIM plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB (14 days). 77 plans from 7 vetted providers on SoftBank, au (KDDI), NTT docomo, and Rakuten, hotspot on every plan. Buy online, install and top up in one MobiMatter app. Prices updated ·
Tokyo eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Tokyo eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy my Tokyo eSIM before I fly or at Narita or Haneda?
Buy it online before you fly, so you can install it at home over Wi-Fi and have data the moment you land. Narita and Haneda have free Wi-Fi and counters in the arrivals area selling SIM cards and renting pocket WiFi, but an eSIM installed in advance saves queueing after a long flight. The same Japan plan works on day trips to Yokohama, Kamakura or Hakone.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Tokyo?
The cheapest Tokyo eSIM on MobiMatter costs $3.99 for 1 GB, valid for 14 days. Prices come live from 7 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Tokyo?
For most tourists and business travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Tokyo plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB, and you install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data when you land, without queuing for a tourist SIM at the airport. If your home plan already covers Tokyo at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Tokyo eSIMs use?
Tokyo eSIMs on MobiMatter run on SoftBank, au (KDDI), NTT docomo, and Rakuten. Every plan names its network, so you can choose the carrier you prefer before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Tokyo?
Our best plan for Tokyo right now is 50 GB for 30 days at $29.99 from IIJ. We rank plans on quality and value for money, and this one comes first in the list.
How much data do I need for a week in Tokyo?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Tokyo plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 15 days at $5.49.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Tokyo?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Tokyo start at $10.99. Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily high-speed allowance, so check the fair-use terms on the plan page before you buy.
Do Tokyo eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 38 plans for Tokyo, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Tokyo eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Tokyo plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Tokyo eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except models sold in mainland China.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Tokyo eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 77 plans from 7 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
For our trip to China, South Korea, and Japan, my wife and I bought two 12GB data packages and used them without any problems. Their prices are much more reasonable compared to competitors; I definitely recommend them.
AAbdullah Gokhan Demir
Play Store5.0
I used it for the first time with my wife during our trip to Japan and Korea, and I didn't experience any connection problems. The internet was fast enough in both Japan and Korea, and I was satisfied with the app. I recommend it.
Translated from Turkish
DDinçer Altınok
Play Store5.0
Perfect in my Japan Trip and Cheaper
AAs de ases
Play Store5.0
I travelled to on Hungary (Budapest ) Portugal (seville,mallorca) Portugal (lisbon) italy (Roma) works fine. Nice and cheap.
TTa_238
App Store5.0
I used over 4 times and their service is great, fast and reliable 😊 Customer service is also very quick to respond!
CCarmen Jost
App Store5.0
I tested the speed. It connected even faster than the internet I use at home in Turkey. There's no need to unnecessarily enrich service providers. You can use it abroad with peace of mind.
Translated from Turkish
BBurak taşkın
Play Store5.0
The best eSim app in the world. The support team is legendary.
BBarat Baghirli
Play Store5.0
I am very satisfied. Customer service responds quickly.
HHbyvthkö
App Store5.0
I use it with pleasure, it works, I recommend it.
MMajor Canel
Play Store5.0
I was worried that because I deleted my e sim before using it, I was gonna have to buy another one. They answered in email super fast, gave me a new one, and it's been working great. Best customer service ever. Will be buying monthly while I'm overseas!
JJendhisbdbd
App Store5.0
I love using it. The internet is a lifesaver for all of us everywhere, but it's especially necessary abroad, and having a reliable connection is fantastic. Even during my overseas vacations when I changed countries, I never experienced any internet disconnections or delays; the connection was excellent.
HHalil ibrahim bayrakcı
Play Store5.0
The help desk / support centre were excellent when my inexperience with esims was showing. They helped me through everything and the esim worked exceptionally well in my destinations. Great value too.
BBilly Cosgriff
Play Store
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