Top eSIM Offers in Japan Unveiled and Analyzed

Are you planning a trip to Japan? For an immediate and cost-effective connection, choose a suitable eSIM for your iPhone or Android upon arrival, and surf just like at home.

What is an eSIM, and is my smartphone compatible with it?

The eSIM, a digital SIM card, equips compatible devices, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. Ideal for travelers, it can be quickly purchased online, hassle-free.

Online, numerous providers offer prepaid eSIM plans for data, with no additional fees after expiration.

However, not all smartphones are compatible with eSIM. iPhones 11/12/13 and some Android smartphones, like Google Pixel 2/3/4/5/6 or Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, and Note 20, support it. For others, a physical SIM card, such as eSIM.me, is an alternative.

Most eSIM plans focus on data, excluding outgoing calls. However, some phones, like iPhones, allow receiving calls via the traditional SIM card.

Comparison of Plans

Simply select your planned travel duration and the amount of data you need, and we will provide you with suitable plans. However, we advise against using Airalo for Japan, as the reliability of their roaming partner, Singtel, is questionable. Other Reddit users have also reported issues. On the other hand, Nomad and Ubigi are more reliable options.

The most affordable suppliers

The small plans ranging from 1 to 3 gigabytes are the most affordable options with YohoMobile and Nomad. However, based on our own experience, we advise against Airalo.

Perpetual validity

At BNESIM, you have the option to purchase data with no expiration date. This proves to be quite practical if you find yourself in Japan often. However, it's worth noting that this choice is considerably more expensive than the fixed-term plans.

Unlimited Data Offer

Holafly presents its generous unlimited data plans for your travels in Japan, catering to stays ranging from 5 to 90 days. The speed of your connection is only limited after consuming 90 GB of data in a single month. Additionally, YohoMobile offers an enticing fixed-rate plan of 500 MB per day for durations of 1 to 15 days. It's worth noting that once you've used up the 500 MB, the connection speed will be automatically reduced to 128 kbit/s.

Purchase Only What You Require

If you're uncertain about the amount of data you'll need, MTX Connect offers an eSIM for just €10, including a €10 credit, and a subsequent charge of 1.2 euro cents per MB in numerous countries worldwide, including Japan. This means you'll pay €10 per GB.

The splendid Japanese network

The Land of the Rising Sun boasts a first-class mobile network, eliminating any concerns about reception quality. The telecommunication giants in Japan go by the names KDDI, NTT, and Y!Mobile (Softbank), and selecting from these three behemoths guarantees satisfaction. For the more skeptical, a quick check on nPerf will suffice to convince you of their excellence.

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