Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Plan around neighbourhoods and transit rather than trying to cross Tokyo in one day; save hotel addresses and rail details for later stops.
Destination travel eSIM
Get a Japan eSIM for your trip.
One prepaid eSIM for your Japan trip. Choose data and validity, then check out in your selected currency.
Choose your plan
What fits your trip?
1. How long are you staying?
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Unlimited · 15 days
Total price$44.99USD
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QR code by email
Receive your activation details after checkout.
Mobile data only
Use this eSIM for mobile data. Your regular number may remain available for calls or texts, depending on your phone and carrier; roaming charges may apply.
Install on Wi-Fi
Install before departure, then follow your selected plan’s terms for when to enable it.
Before your trip
Keep the details you need close at hand.
- Rail pass/reservations
- Hotel names and addresses in Japanese
- Offline translation pack
- Airport-to-hotel transfer instructions
Data planning: For travel in Japan, use the seven-day ranges below as a starting point and adjust for your itinerary, app use and access to Wi-Fi. Download maps and booking details before long transfer days.
See how eSIM setup works Check phone compatibilityNetworks used by Japan plans
NTT Docomo JapanSoftBank Japan
Networks can vary by plan. Check the plan details before you buy. Mobile data is useful for translation, transit directions, reservations and navigation in Japan. Buildings, trains, tunnels and mountain areas can affect service; provider network and plan terms control availability.
Ideas for your trip
Plan your trip to Japan
Mount Fuji, Nara, Hiroshima
For Mount Fuji, Nara and Hiroshima, set aside time for the journey as well as the stop; keep rail or tour details ready for the day trip.
Ski resorts & onsen towns
Resort transfers and smaller onsen towns call for different preparation from the major cities; download route and lodging details before departure.
Japan trip planner
Plan your Japan itinerary
Japan is a strong country-plan use case: one data line simplifies translation, rail navigation and reservations across a multi-city route.
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Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka loop
Rail platforms, restaurant queues, translation and last-mile navigation create steady daily use.
Keep rail reservations and hotel addresses offline in case a station is crowded or service is slow.
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Fuji, Nara and Hiroshima day trips
Day trips need route changes, tickets and translation outside the main hotel base.
Load offline maps and key Japanese addresses before leaving the city.
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Ski or onsen stay
Mountain resorts and rural towns have more variable terrain and indoor coverage.
Download resort maps and transfer details; do not assume the same experience as central Tokyo.
Japan data planning
How much data might your Japan trip use?
The examples below describe different trip patterns and the assumptions behind each estimate. Your actual use depends on your apps, settings, trip length and access to Wi-Fi.
Seven-day light-use calculator example
3.6–5.5 GB
Assumes: Seven days of messaging, email, browsing and occasional maps, with streaming and video calls off, light social use and few photo uploads. Wi-Fi availability is not included in this activity estimate and may reduce mobile data used.
Seven-day typical-use calculator example
10.1–15.1 GB
Assumes: Seven days with light streaming and video calls, daily maps, moderate social use and photo uploads. Wi-Fi access is not modelled and may reduce mobile data used; hotspot, higher-resolution video and app updates can raise demand.
These are rough planning examples, not plan allowances or promises. Actual data use varies with apps, settings, trip length and Wi-Fi. Compare estimates with the live plan options above.
Estimate usage by activityGood to know
Japan eSIM questions
Yes, mobile data can support translation, maps and travel apps, but download an offline language pack as a backup.
Service can vary through tunnels and rural sections. Keep tickets and destination details available offline.
No separate swap should be needed for a Japan itinerary covered by the same country plan.
On a compatible dual-SIM phone, calls or SMS on the Canadian line may still incur carrier charges. Follow your carrier's roaming instructions, choose Japan as the data line, and turn Canadian data roaming off if required.
Japan travel guides
Keep planning your trip
Read practical travel eSIM advice selected for a trip to Japan.
Do You Need an App to Use a Travel eSIM? | Voyaio
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How to Install a Travel eSIM
A practical iPhone and Android setup guide for installing, labelling, activating, and troubleshooting your travel eSIM.
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Dual SIM Settings for Travel: iPhone and Android | Voyaio
To use a travel eSIM alongside your Canadian line, install the eSIM, label both lines, make the travel eSIM your mobile data line and keep data roaming off on your Canadian line. Your Canadian number can stay on for calls and texts, but check your carrier's roaming terms before you use that line abroad.
Aug 18, 2026Voyo the cat