EE roaming in Japan: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
With EE, data in Japan costs £8.00/day (Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour), so £56.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide · Source: EE
The best eSIMs in Japan for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
PlanJapan
Japan specialistUnlimited · 7 days
$33.00$4.71 per day- No daily cap announced
- Network: NTT Docomo
- Hotspot up to 10 GB a day
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
14 GB · 30 days
$12.99$0.93 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€14.99€0.75 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: NTT Docomo, KDDI (au), SoftBank, and Rakuten Mobile
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
EE or an eSIM in Japan: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
Your EE plan
Not included
No plan on EE’s rate sheet includes Japan: data there costs extra.
With EE
£8.00/day
Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect £56.00.
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Data in Japan with EE: our analysis
What EE’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour£24.00
- 1 week7 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour£56.00
- 2 weeks14 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour£112.00
- 1 month30 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour£240.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
EE charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with EE and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
eSIMs in Japan at a glance
- In Japan, we compare plans from 9 eSIM providers: Airalo, GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, PlanJapan, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from PlanJapan: $33.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- Locally, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for a week costs ¥2,980 excl. tax (IIJmio, 6 GB, 30 days); see our SIM card comparison in Japan.
- A pocket WiFi rents from ¥5,280 a week (eConnect Japan); see pocket WiFi rental in Japan.
Plan by plan
What applies in Japan depending on your EE plan.
What EE’s official rate sheet sets out in Japan, offer by offer. No plan includes it: each offer below is charged on top of your subscription.
| Plan or offer | Data in Japan | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3 (24-hour) | £8.00/day | 500MB of data plus unlimited minutes and SMS only (does not use your UK plan allowance); no 7-day pass. |
What your trip costs
With the EE roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With EE | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | £24.00 3 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | £56.00 7 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | £112.00 14 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | £240.00 30 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Japan with other UK carriers
The same trip with the other UK carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
Of the 4 UK carriers we track, 2 include Japan in at least one plan: O2 and Three.
Three
O2
VodafoneTurn off EE roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep EE for calls
In your settings, keep your EE line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off EE roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your EE line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
EE roaming in Japan: your questions
Answered from the EE price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Japan included in my EE plan?
No, not with the standard EE plan: £8.00/day (Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour).
How much does data cost in Japan with EE?
£8.00/day (Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour), so £56.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which EE pass should I get for Japan?
The best EE option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour (£24.00); for a week, 7 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour (£56.00); for two weeks, 14 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour (£112.00); for a month, 30 × Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3, 24-hour (£240.00).
EE or an eSIM in Japan: which is cheaper?
EE charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with EE and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
Which UK carriers include Japan?
Of the 4 UK carriers we track, 2 include Japan in at least one plan: O2 and Three.
Which network does an eSIM use in Japan?
Depending on the plan, the 9 providers we compare in Japan list SoftBank, KDDI (au), NTT Docomo, and Rakuten Mobile.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Japan?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your EE line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my EE number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your EE line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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