48 hours in Tokyo: navigating visa rules, costs, and what actually fits
Plan a realistic 48-hour Tokyo weekend: visa requirements for US travelers, daily budgets from ¥4,000–¥15,000, free landmarks, and safety essentials.
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Japan eSIM Plans
Online before you land.
Fixed-data or unlimited eSIM plans for Japan from $1 USD. Networks: KDDI/au, SoftBank, NTT docomo (5G). Instant email delivery, install in minutes.
- Instant QR delivery
- No voice or SMS
- Hotspot allowed
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Popular Japan eSIM plans
The best value, the common sizes and the unlimited option. Each card opens that plan in the builder.
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Every Japan eSIM plan
17 plans · sorted by validity
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Prices in USD. Updated 2026-10-20.
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Networks and coverage in Japan
Japan, or Japan + South Korea — where the data service works. Customers worldwide. Purchase is not restricted by the buyer's location.
- NTT docomo5GLTE
In 108 of 228 plans for Japan.
- Rakuten Mobile5GLTE
In 79 of 228 plans for Japan.
- KDDI/au5GLTE
In 199 of 228 plans for Japan.
- SoftBank5GLTE
In 199 of 228 plans for Japan.
- SKTelecom5GLTE
In 60 of 228 plans for Japan.
- LG Uplus5GLTE
In 60 of 228 plans for Japan.
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Kyoto
- Sapporo
- Fukuoka
- Hiroshima
- Nara
- Okinawa
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[ / Setup ]
Two minutes, before you fly.
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Buy as a guest
Pick a plan and check out in seconds — no account, no sign-up, no password to remember.
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Get your QR
Your eSIM QR code is delivered instantly to your inbox. Nothing to ship, nothing to wait for.
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Scan and connect
Scan the code, turn on data roaming for the Lumo line, and you are online in about 30 seconds.
How much does an eSIM for Japan cost?
228 prepaid eSIM plans for Japan, from $1.00 USD. Each is a one-off purchase with no contract and no subscription, and the price shown is the price you pay.
Which networks does a Lumo eSIM use in Japan?
By option: Japan — NTT docomo · Rakuten Mobile · KDDI/au · SoftBank 5G; Japan + South Korea — KDDI/au · SoftBank · SKTelecom · LG Uplus 5G; Japan — KDDI/au · SoftBank 5G; Japan — NTT docomo 5G. Coverage is Japan, or Japan + South Korea — where the data service works, and the operator names are the ones the network reports for each plan.
Can I make calls or send SMS?
No. Lumo plans for Japan are data-only — they provide mobile internet with no calls, SMS or phone number. Keep your primary SIM active if you need voice and text.
Will my phone work with a Lumo eSIM?
Most phones released from 2018 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many Samsung Galaxy models. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) for an eSIM or Add Cellular Plan option, and make sure the phone is carrier-unlocked.
How quickly can I get connected in Japan?
No account or registration is required to buy. Your plan arrives instantly by email and activation takes about 30 seconds. Turn on data roaming for the Lumo line once you arrive in Japan to start using mobile internet.
Can I get a refund if I do not use my plan?
Unused eSIMs can be cancelled and refunded in full within seven days, as long as they have not been activated. Once an eSIM has been activated it is no longer refundable.
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Multi-country plans
One eSIM for Japan and the countries you travel on to.
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Other destinations in Asia
Land in Japan already connected.
Plans from $1.00. Delivered by email in seconds.
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