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Saily
3 GB · 30 days
$7.99$2.66/GB
See this planBest eSIM for Japan for 5 Days (2026)
For 5 days in Japan you rarely need a big data plan, but you do need one that lasts. We compared 5 providers on price, network and hotspot: Saily leads at $7.99.
Updated September 24, 2026Prices checked September 24, 2026
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At a glance
Airalo
Unlimited · 5 days
$17.00
See this planSaily
3 GB · 30 days
$7.99$2.66/GB
See this planPlans compared for this trip
Plan shown: the cheapest plan of each provider that covers at least 5 days and 3 GB. Tap a column header to sort.
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price/GB | Japanese network | 5G | Hotspot | Score | CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $2.66/GB | KDDI/SoftBank | Yes | Yes | 9.8 | View plan |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $8.00 | $2.67/GB | SoftBank/KDDI | Yes | Not stated | 9.2 | View plan |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $10.56 | $2.11/GB | KDDI | Yes | Yes | 8.1 | View plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 | — | KDDI/SoftBank | Yes | Yes | 6.7 | View plan |
| Drimsim | 3 GB | Pay as you go | $46.47 | $15.49/GB | Not published | Not stated | Not stated | 3.4 | View plan |
Detailed ranking
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Saily
Plan for this page: 3 GB · 30 days
9.8/10- Price
- $7.99
- Price/GB
- $2.66/GB
- Networks
- KDDI, SoftBank
- Hotspot
- Yes
Pros
- Lowest price on this page
- Unlimited plan available for Japan
- Hotspot allowed
Cons
- Data only, no phone number
- 2
Airalo
Plan for this page: 3 GB · 7 days
9.2/10- Price
- $8.00
- Price/GB
- $2.67/GB
- Networks
- SoftBank, KDDI
- Hotspot
- Not stated
Pros
- Unlimited plan available for Japan
- Two or more Japanese networks published
- Top-up without a new eSIM
Cons
- Data only, no phone number
- Hotspot policy not stated
- 3
Yesim
Plan for this page: 5 GB · 30 days
8.1/10- Price
- $10.56
- Price/GB
- $2.11/GB
- Networks
- KDDI
- Hotspot
- Yes
Pros
- Lowest price per GB on this page
- Unlimited plan available for Japan
- Hotspot allowed
Cons
- Data only, no phone number
- 4
Holafly
Plan for this page: Unlimited · 5 days
6.7/10- Price
- $20.50
- Price/GB
- —
- Networks
- KDDI, SoftBank
- Hotspot
- Yes
Pros
- Unlimited plan available for Japan
- Hotspot allowed
- Two or more Japanese networks published
Cons
- Data only, no phone number
- 5
Drimsim
Plan for this page: 3 GB · Pay as you go
3.4/10- Price
- $46.47
- Price/GB
- $15.49/GB
- Networks
- Not published
- Hotspot
- Not stated
Pros
- Wide choice of plan sizes
- Dedicated app
Cons
- No unlimited plan for Japan
- Pricier than the page average
What matters here
Over 5 days you will lean on your phone every day: Google Maps between stations, restaurant searches, ticket QR codes and photos sent home. With the assumption used on this site that adds up to about 3 GB, which is why every plan shown here carries at least that.
If you post videos or share your connection with a partner’s phone or a laptop, move up a size or look at the unlimited column. Airalo currently has the cheapest unlimited plan that lasts the whole trip, at $17.00.
Plan lengths are fixed by each provider, so the recommended plan can be longer than your stay. Compare the price, not the number of days: a 30-day plan that costs less than a 7-day one is still the better deal.
Every price on this page is the one published for Japan on the date shown at the top, in US dollars as the provider displays it; the final amount is the one shown at the provider’s checkout.
Guides on this site
How much data do you need?
Pick your trip length and how you use your phone. The assumptions are visible and editable.
Install your eSIM in 4 steps
- 1
Buy the plan before you leave and keep the QR code or the app handy.
- 2
Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. Most plans only start the validity period once the eSIM connects in Japan.
- 3
On landing, switch the eSIM on for mobile data and keep your home SIM for calls and texts if you need them.
- 4
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, then check that the phone shows a Japanese network.
Your phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-compatible. Check this in your phone settings before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How much data do I need for 5 days in Japan?
With this site’s assumptions a light user needs about 0.3 GB a day and a medium user about 0.8 GB. For 5 days the plans shown here carry at least 3 GB; use the estimator to adjust.
What is the cheapest eSIM for 5 days in Japan?
Among the plans that last at least 5 days and cover at least 3 GB, the cheapest is Saily at $7.99. Prices were checked on September 24, 2026.
Which eSIM is best for a 5 days trip?
On today’s published prices Saily ranks first for 5 days, at $7.99. The score weighs price, Japanese network, hotspot and options; the formula is explained under the ranking.
Is an unlimited eSIM worth it in Japan?
It is worth it if you stream, share a hotspot or work online every day. On this page the cheapest unlimited option is Airalo at $17.00; for maps and messaging a fixed plan usually costs less.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, then switch it on for mobile data when you land. With most providers the validity only starts once the eSIM connects to a Japanese network.
Is a pocket Wi-Fi better than an eSIM?
A pocket Wi-Fi shares one connection with several devices but must be collected, charged and returned. An eSIM lives in your phone, so there is nothing to carry or give back.
How we rank
We compare the plans each provider publishes for Japan. We do not rank on personal testing or user reviews. For each provider we take the cheapest plan that covers the need of this page, then compute a score out of 10:
- Price (50%): cheapest plan on the page ÷ this plan’s price × 10.
- Japanese network (20%): 10 if two or more networks are published, 8 for one, 5 if unknown.
- Hotspot (15%): 10 if tethering is allowed, 0 if not, 5 if unknown.
- Options (15%): app, top-up and an unlimited plan for Japan (10 each if yes, 0 if no, 5 if unknown).
At equal score, providers we have a partner link with are listed first. Prices change often, so check the final price on the provider’s site.
Top pickSaily · $7.99See this plan