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If your eSIM cannot connect to a supported local network and has not been heavily used, contact support within 14 days of purchase and we’ll review the issue.
日本的交通以其世界上最先进的铁路网络之一为中心，通过高速新干线和区域铁路系统连接东京、京都和大阪等城市。
在复杂的火车路线中导航、管理JR线、私人铁路和地铁系统之间的换乘以及精确规划行程时，移动数据尤其有用。
它还有助于在大车站内穿梭、寻找站台、查看时刻表以及使用对高效跨城市旅行至关重要的导航工具。
城市和交通网络的覆盖范围普遍较强，但在隧道或地下区域可能略有不同。拥有自己的连接有助于在高度结构化的旅行系统中保持准确导航。
Read our Japan eSIM guide and travel tips before you fly. Learn about setup, compatibility, mobile data, airport arrival and everyday travel apps.
A clear side-by-side comparison to show how our travel eSIM experience differs from a local SIM or a basic limited-data eSIM.
Clear answers about using a 日本eSIM eSIM for roaming, maps, messages, airport arrivals, phone compatibility and travel data.
A 日本eSIM eSIM is useful if you want mobile data as soon as you arrive, without relying on airport Wi-Fi, hotel Wi-Fi or expensive roaming from your home network. It is especially helpful for maps, transport apps, hotel messages and travel bookings.
For many travellers, yes. A 日本eSIM eSIM gives you a clear prepaid data allowance and price before you travel, while roaming can involve daily charges, add-ons or unexpected pay-as-you-go data costs depending on your home mobile provider.
Yes. In most phones, your travel eSIM can be used for mobile data while your normal SIM stays active for calls, texts or banking messages. You do not usually need to remove your physical SIM card.
Yes, it is usually better to install your eSIM before departure while you still have stable Wi-Fi. In most cases, you should only activate or start using the plan when you arrive in 日本eSIM, so the validity period is used during your trip.
You can use mobile data for maps, messaging, hotel check-ins, transport apps, translation, email, travel bookings, ride apps and everyday browsing. Coverage and speed depend on the local mobile network and the area you are visiting.
Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked. Many recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and flagship Android models support eSIM. Check your phone settings for “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile plan” before buying.
Most travel eSIM plans are data-only. You can still use internet-based services such as WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime, Messenger, maps, email and translation apps while connected to mobile data in 日本eSIM.
If you use all your data, you can buy another eSIM plan when needed. There is no physical SIM swap, so adding more travel data is usually easier than finding a local SIM card during your trip.