Sim for Japan?

LNatalie on 22/12/2024 - 13:15

My wife and I are heading to Japan in a couple of days to stay with friends and we're just staying to think about whether an e-sim or a general sim is best?
We won't need data/ calls all the time, but will need it when we won't be with our friends. Any help is appreciated!

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  • mdsl32 on 22/12/2024 - 17:35
    +3

    E-sim will certainly be more convenient and cheaper.
    Travelkon is good few deals out there.
    Airalo is also fine but routes it's IP address to Singapore so websites will think you are in Singapore not Japan
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/885044

    • Natalie on 23/12/2024 - 07:22

      Thanks so much!!

  • SteveW275 on 23/12/2024 - 10:42

    I've found Eskimo pretty good if your phone can do eSim: https://www.cheapies.nz/deals/eskimo.travel#refinfo157

    Use a referral code to get free data.

    • scrimshaw on 23/12/2024 - 14:01
      +1

      Eskimo is very expensive per gigabyte, not to mention you'll be paying in US dollars which is strong against NZD.
      The upside is that Eskimo data never expires and it works in multiple countries, so if you frequently travel from place to place, and only staying for short periods, its more convenient in that aspect

      I'd also second Travelkon, great value when they're running a 20 to 30% off sale.

      • Natalie on 24/12/2024 - 07:06

        Thanks all!

  • mpc on 24/12/2024 - 12:05
    +1

    Use this site https://esimdb.com/ to compare the options but I'd also check specific reviews as the cheapest won't always be the best or most reliable. Sometimes there can be issues if you're planning to be in more rural areas instead of the main cities. However, it can also depend on what you're wanting to use data for.
    An e-sim is a lot easier for the convenience and being able to enable it as soon as you land in Japan.

  • scott on 24/12/2024 - 17:03

    We just purchased a regular sim in the airport when we arrived. I think it was data only.

  • Natalie on 25/12/2024 - 06:31
    +1

    Thanks all, we went with the Travelkon - we will be in main places and it's mostly to communicate with friends as we go between them.

    • mdsl32 on 25/12/2024 - 21:06

      No issues on our trip in Sept obviously underground and Shinkansen can be spotty but overall it was completely fine and reasonable for the price.
      If it does disappoint please update the post

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