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Japan Travel eSIM

Fast 4G/5G coverage via NTT Docomo / SoftBank. Instant QR activation, no SIM swap.

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Plans starting from

HK$20/ 1 day
  • Daily unlimited data (most plans)
  • QR code emailed in ~30 sec
  • 4G/5G high-speed network
  • 7-day refund if unactivated
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Japan eSIM plans

10 plans from 1-day to 10-day. Pick the duration that matches your trip.

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 1 days

Plan

Japan 1 Day

HK$20

HK$20 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 2 days

Plan

Japan 2 Day

HK$29

HK$15 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 3 days

Plan

Japan 3 Day

HK$38

HK$13 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 4 days

Plan

Japan 4 Day

HK$48

HK$12 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 5 days

Plan

Japan 5 Day

HK$58

HK$12 / day

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UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 6 days

Plan

Japan 6 Day

HK$68

HK$11 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 7 days

Plan

Japan 7 Day

HK$78

HK$11 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 8 days

Plan

Japan 8 Day

HK$98

HK$12 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 9 days

Plan

Japan 9 Day

HK$98

HK$11 / day

UnlimitedDATA

Validity: 10 days

Plan

Japan 10 Day

HK$118

HK$12 / day

eSIM cannot be refunded once installed on device

Japan Network Coverage

Direct partnership with top local carriers — not an MVNO reseller.

Carriers

  • NTT Docomo
  • SoftBank
  • KDDI au
  • Rakuten Mobile

Network Tech

5G NSA5G SA4G LTE

Bands: B1 / B3 / B8 / B18 / B19 / B28 / n78 / n79

Typical speed: 30-150 Mbps urban; 15-50 Mbps rural

5G widely available in Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto / major cities; rural coverage strong on 4G LTE (B18/19/28).

6 reasons to use ALT eSIM in Japan

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30-second delivery

QR code emailed instantly after Stripe payment — no shipping wait.

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4G / 5G speeds

Top local carriers: Docomo, SoftBank, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and more.

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Keep your number

eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM — keep receiving SMS on home line.

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Stripe secured

Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay — PCI-DSS Level 1 checkout.

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HK-based support

WhatsApp & email in Cantonese / Mandarin / English — real humans.

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Zero plastic

No physical card to manufacture or ship — lower carbon footprint.

How to install and activate the eSIM

Takes 2-3 minutes. Do it on home Wi-Fi before departure.

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Choose plan & pay

Visa / Mastercard / Apple Pay / Google Pay

2

Receive QR code email

Arrives in your inbox within 30 seconds of Stripe confirmation

3

Install on Wi-Fi

iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android: Settings → Connections → SIM Manager

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Enable on arrival

Turn on Data Roaming when you land

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What travellers say

Used in Japan for 5 days — Docomo signal full bars on arrival, half the airport SIM price.

Chan from HK

Bangkok solo trip 7 days, 3GB was enough, install was super simple.

Lam from TW

Family Europe trip 15 days — multi-country plan, no need to swap between countries.

Wong from HK

Japan eSIM FAQ

8 most common questions. WhatsApp us if anything's missing.

Which carrier network does the Japan eSIM use?
Top local carriers: NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI au and more. 4G/5G high-speed coverage. See the Network Coverage section above for bands and detail.
Does my phone support eSIM?
iPhone XS or later (2018+), Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ — most flagship phones from 2018+. Dial *#06# — if a 32-digit EID shows, your phone supports eSIM. Full list on the Compatible Devices page.
How do I install? Do I need Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is required to download the eSIM profile. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code. Android: Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager → Add mobile plan. Takes 2-3 minutes.
Is it instant? When does the QR code arrive?
Yes — emailed within ~30 seconds of Stripe payment. We recommend installing on home Wi-Fi before departure and enabling Data Roaming on arrival.
Can the eSIM make calls or receive SMS?
It's data-only. Use WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, FaceTime for calls. For bank/work SMS, keep your physical SIM active in parallel.
What if I can't connect after install?
1) Confirm Data Roaming is on; 2) Set the new eSIM as the default data line in Settings; 3) Restart your phone. Still stuck — WhatsApp our Hong Kong support team.
What's the refund policy?
**Unactivated** eSIMs: full refund within 7 days. **Activated** eSIMs (QR scanned and profile downloaded): non-refundable per industry standard — the carrier has consumed the provisioning. See the Refund Policy page.
Does unused data carry forward?
No. Plans expire at the end of the validity period. Pick a plan that matches your trip length; buy a new one for your next destination.

Ready for Japan?

Pick a plan, receive your QR code in 30 seconds, connect on landing.

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