Japan eSIM
On KDDI/au, NTT Docomo, Rakuten Mobile, SoftBank.
- Starts when you first connect
- Top-ups on many plans
- Tax included
Choose your plan
Prices include tax. “Most popular” is the plan bought most here in the last 30 days; “Best value” has the lowest price per GB.
What’s included
- Data only: your usual SIM keeps your number for calls and texts
- Install it at home; most plans start counting when you first connect there
- Works in Japan only
Your arrival, step by step
- At home: scan the QR code we email you, on wifi
- On the plane: nothing to do
- When you land: turn on data roaming for the Landfall line
Japan questions
Will a Landfall eSIM work on my phone?
Your phone needs to support eSIM and must not be locked to a carrier. Most phones from the last few years do. Check your phone before you buy.
When do my days start?
It depends on the plan, and the plan page says which before you buy:
- Starts when it first connects at your destination: most plans. Install at home on Wi-Fi and leave the line off; your days begin when you land and switch it on.
- Starts when you install it: a few plans. Install it shortly before you travel.
If you switch the line on with data roaming before you arrive, a plan can start early, so keep it off until you land.
When should I install it?
Before you travel, while you're on Wi-Fi at home. Leave the line switched off until you land, then turn it on and turn on data roaming for it. Most plans don't start counting days until they first connect at your destination; the plan page says when yours starts.
How do I install my eSIM on an iPhone?
Install it before you travel, while you're on Wi-Fi.
- On the iPhone itself: open your order page and tap Install on this iPhone (iOS 17.4 or later).
- With the QR code: open your order page on another screen. On the iPhone, go to Settings › Mobile Service › Add eSIM › Use QR Code, and scan it.
- By hand: in the same screen, choose Enter Details Manually, then copy the SM-DP+ address and the activation code from your order page.
Name the line "landfall", keep your usual line for calls and messages, and leave the landfall line off until you land. Then turn it on, turn on Data Roaming for it, and choose it for Mobile Data.
Do I get a phone number?
No. Landfall eSIMs are data only, unless a plan says otherwise. Calls and messages over apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and LINE work as usual.
Can I keep my usual SIM in my phone?
Yes. On a dual-SIM phone your usual SIM stays in place for calls and texts while Landfall handles the data. Turn off data roaming on your usual SIM so your home carrier doesn't charge you.