Ubigi
Ubigi — 10 GB / 30 days
- Data10 GB
- Valid30 days
- NetworkNTT docomo / KDDI · 5G
- HotspotYes
Your Japan trip, sorted
Land in Japan already online
Set up an eSIM on the sofa before you fly. Switch it on as the plane doors open and your phone just works — maps, trains, translation, the lot.
- Set it up at home, switch it on when you land
- Runs on docomo, SoftBank and KDDI
- No contract, no deposit, no paperwork
See the plans Prices link to official provider pages
Top picks
Airalo
Airalo Moshi Moshi — 10 GB / 30 days
- Data10 GB
- Valid30 days
- NetworkSoftBank / KDDI (au)
Saily
Saily — 10 GB / 30 days
- Data10 GB
- Valid30 days
Compare
Every Japan eSIM, side by side
How much data, how long it lasts, which network it rides on and what it actually costs — all in one table.
| Plan | Data | Valid | Network | From | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubigi — 10 GB / 30 days Ubigi Best value | 10 GB | 30 days | NTT docomo / KDDI · 5G | $16.50 | Check price |
| Airalo Moshi Moshi — 10 GB / 30 days Airalo Editor's pick | 10 GB | 30 days | SoftBank / KDDI (au) | $18.00 | Check price |
| Saily — 10 GB / 30 days Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | Check price | |
| Nomad — 10 GB / 30 days Nomad | 10 GB | 30 days | KDDI (au) / SoftBank | ¥2,526 | Check price |
| Airalo Moshi Moshi — Unlimited / 30 days Airalo Unlimited | Unlimited* | 30 days | SoftBank / KDDI (au) | $69.00 | Check price |
| Buyee — buy from Japanese sites that will not ship to you Buyee Auctions & Mercari | Open the shop | ||||
| TokyoTreat — Japan-only snacks, monthly TokyoTreat Monthly box | See this month's box | ||||
| Klook — tickets, tours and rail Klook Tickets & tours | Browse tickets | ||||
| Sakuraco — traditional sweets and tea Sakuraco Traditional | See this month's box | ||||
| ZenMarket — proxy shopping with a flat fee ZenMarket Flat fee | Open the shop |
Prices change often — always check the provider’s page for the current rate.
Before you fly
Sort these out from the sofa
Data is sorted above. Here is the rest of the list — the stuff that is a pain once you have landed, and a five-minute job before you go. Prices live on the seller’s own page; we only point you there.
Tickets & passes
Rail passes, theme parks and the tickets that sell out weeks ahead.
Klook
Klook — tickets, tours and rail
- Good forTheme parks, day trips, rail passes
- BookingInstant e-tickets to your phone
- LanguagesEnglish and more
KKday
KKday — tickets and experiences
- Good forExperiences, transfers, day tours
- BookingE-tickets and vouchers
- LanguagesEnglish and more
Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass — the official site
- Good forLong trips across several cities
- Who can buyVisitors on a temporary-visitor stay
- WhereOfficial JR site
Snacks & candy
A box of Japan on your doorstep — before the trip, or long after.
TokyoTreat
TokyoTreat — Japan-only snacks, monthly
- In the boxJapan-exclusive snacks, a drink and a snack guide
- Ships toWorldwide
- PlanMonthly, a new theme each time
Sakuraco
Sakuraco — traditional sweets and tea
- In the box20 Japanese sweets, a tea pairing and a home-goods item
- Ships toWorldwide
- PlanMonthly, a new theme each time
Japan Candy Box
Japan Candy Box — sweets only
- In the boxJapanese candy and chocolate
- Ships toWorldwide
- PlanMonthly
Shop Japan from home
Buy from Japanese shops and auctions that will not ship abroad.
Buyee
Buyee — buy from Japanese sites that will not ship to you
- Buy fromYahoo! Auctions, Mercari, Rakuten, Amazon.co.jp and more
- Ships toWorldwide
- You payItem price + service fee + international shipping
ZenMarket
ZenMarket — proxy shopping with a flat fee
- Buy fromJapanese shops, auctions and marketplaces
- Ships toWorldwide
- You payItem price + service fee + international shipping
Practical
Read this first
Money, trains, luggage, data and the small rules nobody tells you about until you break one.
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