Sakura Mobile Travel eSIM
Sakura Mobile Travel eSIM: A Japan-only travel eSIM with au unlimited 5G and docomo daily 3 GB options. Ranked #35 of 60 in Japan eSIM Plans by our editors (5.2/10); pricing: From 1,250 JPY; best for visitors prioritizing au unlimited 5G.
At a glance
- Editor score5.2 / 10
- PricingFrom 1,250 JPY
- Best forVisitors prioritizing au unlimited 5G
- Free planNo
- Data typeUnlimited
- Founded2014 · Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Choose usage dates for prepaid Japan data plans.
- Offers unlimited-data 5G on au and daily 3 GB on docomo 5G.
- Sends an eSIM QR code by email; hotspot support is available.
Where it doesn't
- Japan-only coverage limits use outside the country.
- 5G hotspot use has plan-specific limits.
- The usage period starts differently by plan.
Our verdict on Sakura Mobile Travel eSIM
Sakura Mobile Travel eSIM provides prepaid, data-only connectivity for visitors to Japan. Travelers select a plan and usage dates online, then receive an eSIM QR code by email for installation on a compatible iOS or Android device. Its choices include an unlimited-data 5G option on au, a daily 3 GB high-speed option on docomo 5G, and fixed-data plans. This is aimed at visitors who want mobile data in Japan rather than a service for travel across multiple countries.
The standout choice is between the au unlimited-data 5G plan and docomo’s daily 3 GB high-speed plan. Both are 5G options, but their usage-period rules differ: the au plan’s period starts on arrival in Japan, while the docomo plan counts the installation day as its first day. Hotspot or tethering support is available with plan-specific limits on 5G eSIM plans. Buyers should check the selected plan’s dates and tethering terms before choosing, especially if they expect to share a connection or arrive before installing the eSIM.
According to the vendor’s pricing page, the advertised starting price is JPY 1,250 for the shortest, one-day eSIM plan; the amount can depend on the chosen plan and dates, and displayed amounts are subject to tax. This is a one-time prepaid purchase, not a free plan. Sakura Mobile suits travelers who value the au unlimited 5G option or want a defined daily high-speed allowance on docomo. Those who need coverage beyond Japan, or who need to compare a fuller range of plan and price options before buying, may prefer to consider alternatives.
Sakura Mobile Travel eSIM pricing
Sakura Mobile Travel eSIM fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Data type | Unlimited |
| Data allowance | Unlimited high-speed data (5G plan) |
| Validity | 1 days |
| Hotspot support | Yes |
| Coverage scope | Japan_only |
| Activation timing | First_connection |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From 1,250 JPY (source) |
| Website | sakuramobile.jp |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
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- AiraloA broad Japan eSIM lineup with app tracking, low-data alerts, and eligible top-ups.9.3
- Orange TravelA flexible prepaid choice, from a €1 1 GB bundle to larger and unlimited plans.9.1
- Vodafone Travel eSIMJapan data plans range from fixed bundles to unlimited and shared options.9.0
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