Japan eSIM
Install the eSIM before you leave and get online as soon as you land.
Photo: David Edelstein · Unsplash
Unlimited GB
The Unlimited plan includes:
- 2 GB/day at full speed
- Unlimited data at up to 256 Kbps after that
Not sure how many GB you need? Work it out in two minutes.
- Local networks: NTT docomo
- Your traffic exits via: Japan
Some websites will see you as if you were there. - Your days start when you connect at your destination, not when you buy
On Android you may need to set the APN by hand: enter vmobile.jp under Settings → Mobile networks → Access Point Names.
How much does the Japan eSIM cost?
From €3.95 (1 GB, 7 days) to €34.95 (50 GB, 30 days). The unlimited GB plan costs from €9.95 (3 days) to €73.95 (30 days).
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | €3.95 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €5.95 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €7.95 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €10.95 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €17.95 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €34.95 |
Prices updated on .
What does the Japan eSIM include?
Mobile data on NTT docomo's 5G network, with traffic exiting via Japan.
Technical details
- Network
- NTT docomo · 5G
- Traffic exit country
- Japan
- Fair usage
- GB plans: no daily cap. Unlimited GB: 2 GB/day at full speed, then up to 256 Kbps
- Activation
- On first connection to a network at your destination
- Top-up
- GB plans: yes, from My eSIM
- Data sharing
- Yes (hotspot)
How do I install and activate the Japan eSIM?
With the QR code we email you instantly: scan it from your phone’s settings and the eSIM is installed. When you land, turn on data roaming for that line (that’s normal and costs nothing extra).
Step-by-step installation guide
Why you need to turn on data roaming for the eSIM, without paying roaming fees
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. The plan’s days count from then (7 to 30 days).
Is there a fair usage policy?
Only on the unlimited GB plan: 2 GB a day at full speed, then up to 256 Kbps. GB plans have no daily cap.
Can I top it up?
Yes. GB plans can be topped up from My eSIM with “Add data”, with nothing new to install.
Is it cheaper than Holafly, Saily, Airalo, or Nomad?
If you use less than 20 GB in a week, Glowi is cheaper. If you really will use more, or you’d rather not count gigabytes, Holafly makes sense.
Glowi costs less than Saily, Airalo and Nomad in 4 of 5 plans.
- Glowi vs Holafly in Japan: prices compared
- eSIM price comparison for Japan: Glowi, Saily, Airalo and Nomad
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to set up the APN to use it in Japan?
The APN for the Japan eSIM is “vmobile.jp”. You only need to enter it if your phone doesn’t connect when you arrive: on Android, Settings → Mobile networks → Access Point Names; on iPhone, Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network.
Does the Japan eSIM also work in other countries?
No: it only works in Japan. If your trip continues to other countries, the Asia (19 countries) and Global (117 countries) packs also work in Japan.
Can I install it before I travel?
Yes, and it’s the easiest way: on your home Wi-Fi. Installing it uses no data and doesn’t start the plan, which starts counting when the eSIM first connects to a network. Keep the line turned off until you arrive. You have 180 days from purchase to activate it; if you don’t activate it in that time, it expires and can’t be refunded or topped up.
More questions about your number and WhatsApp, calls and sharing data are in the FAQ. How many GB do you need? Work it out with the data calculator.