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Japan eSIM: prices from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 30, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Japan, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$1.76 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$2.00 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$3.93 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for Japan starts at $3.50 (Unlimited / 1 day at Yesim). Below are all 58 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Price by amount of data for Japan
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $41 GB / 3 days | $7.503 GB / 3 days | $105 GB / 7 days | $1710 GB / 7 days | $2420 GB / 15 days | $26.507 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $27.507 days |
| Yesim | $3.701 GB / 30 days | $8.805 GB / 30 days | $8.805 GB / 30 days | $1610 GB / 30 days | $24.8020 GB / 30 days | $24.507 days |
For each provider, the cheapest plan with at least this amount of data, regardless of validity; unlimited = 7 days. Highlighted in yellow is the lowest price in the column.
All plans for Japan
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $3.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.70 | $3.70 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4 | $4.00 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 days | $7 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $7.50 | $2.50 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $8 | $2.67 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $8.80 | $1.76 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $10 | $2.00 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $10.50 | $2.10 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | $10.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $11 | $2.20 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.90 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $16 | $1.60 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $17 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $17 | $1.70 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $17.50 | $1.75 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 days | $17.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $18 | $1.80 | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $24 | $1.20 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $24.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $24.80 | $1.24 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $25 | $1.25 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $26.50 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 days | $28.81 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $33 | $1.10 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $34.50 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 days | $34.56 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $36 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $36.50 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 days | $42.33 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $48 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $50.50 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $55 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $69 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $73.90 | - | Go to Holafly |
We show unlimited plans for the usual lengths; Yesim sells them for any number of days between 1 and 30.
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The providers in Japan
Yesim
Yesim offers 35 plans for Japan, from $3.50 (Unlimited / 1 day). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.10 to $3.70. Unlimited data costs from $1.83 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $55).
Airalo
Airalo offers 17 plans for Japan, from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.20 to $4.00. Unlimited data costs from $2.30 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $69).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for Japan, from $11.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $2.46 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $73.90).
eSIM for Japan: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Japan cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $3.50 (Unlimited / 1 day at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $8.80 at Yesim. As of October 30, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for Japan?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $24.50 at Yesim. Unlimited plans are offered by Airalo, Holafly and Yesim. Note that providers may slow down unlimited plans after heavy use; the conditions are listed with each plan.
Which provider is cheapest in Japan?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $3.50 (Unlimited / 1 day). Airalo: from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). Holafly: from $11.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). The full table above is sorted by price; the price per GB makes plans with different amounts of data comparable.
When should I buy and set up the eSIM for Japan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. With the providers compared here, validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not at purchase. You install it with a QR code or directly in the provider's app.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. A travel eSIM provides data only. Your regular SIM stays active alongside it, you can be reached on your number, and you make calls over WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps using the eSIM data. Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid roaming charges.
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