Staying Connected in Japan: A First-Timer’s Guide

Simple connectivity tips for trains, maps, bookings, and sharing your trip.

Before you go

Install your eSIM while you have reliable internet, keep the confirmation details available offline, and only enable travel data roaming when you are ready to connect.

On arrival

Select your travel eSIM for cellular data, confirm that your primary line is not using roaming data, and allow a few minutes for the local network to register.