Rogers roaming in Japan: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Japan is included with 5G+ Ultimate. Otherwise, it costs CA$18.00/day (Roam Like Home Daily). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld).
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
Rogers or an eSIM in Japan: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes Japan
Keep Rogers
With 5G+ Ultimate, data in Japan is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Rogers
CA$18.00/day
Roam Like Home Daily. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect CA$55.00.
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Data in Japan with Rogers: our analysis
What Rogers’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 daysRoam Like Home Travel PassCA$30.00
- 1 weekRoam Like Home Travel PassCA$55.00
- 2 weeksRoam Like Home Travel PassCA$70.00
- 1 monthRoam Like Home Travel PassCA$90.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Rogers charges in CAD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect CA$55.00 with Rogers 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.
Rogers applies the same rate in 22 other destinations we track, including Australia, China, Egypt, France, and Greece.
Plan by plan
What applies in Japan depending on your Rogers plan.
What Rogers’s official rate sheet sets out in Japan, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Rogers account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in Japan | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roam Like Home Daily | CA$18.00/day | Zone 3. Billed per calendar day of use (until 11:59:59 p.m. ET); uses plan data, talk and text. Destination is a Roam Like Home destination (Rogers destination search). |
| 5G+ Ultimate | Included | Roaming included (plan data, talk and text) |
| Asia Travel Pass - 3 days | CA$30.00 for 3 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| Asia Travel Pass - 7 days | CA$55.00 for 7 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| Asia Travel Pass - 14 days | CA$70.00 for 14 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| Asia Travel Pass - 30 days | CA$90.00 for 30 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| International Travel Pass - 3 days | CA$45.00 for 3 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| International Travel Pass - 7 days | CA$75.00 for 7 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| International Travel Pass - 14 days | CA$100.00 for 14 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| International Travel Pass - 30 days | CA$120.00 for 30 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
| U.S., International + Cruises - 10 days | CA$160.00 for 10 days | Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
What your trip costs
With the Rogers roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Rogers | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | CA$30.00 Roam Like Home Travel Pass | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | CA$55.00 Roam Like Home Travel Pass | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | CA$70.00 Roam Like Home Travel Pass | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | CA$90.00 Roam Like Home Travel Pass | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Japan with other Canadian carriers
The same trip with the other Canadian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 2 Canadian carriers we track include Japan in at least one plan: Bell and Rogers.
| Carrier | Included with | A week (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
 Bell | Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming | CA$75.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada |
Turn off Rogers 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 Rogers for calls
In your settings, keep your Rogers line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Rogers roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Rogers 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.
Rogers roaming in Japan: your questions
Answered from the Rogers price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Japan included in my Rogers plan?
Yes, with 5G+ Ultimate. Otherwise, it costs CA$18.00/day (Roam Like Home Daily).
How much does data cost in Japan with Rogers?
CA$18.00/day (Roam Like Home Daily), so CA$126.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Rogers pass should I get for Japan?
The best Rogers option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, Roam Like Home Travel Pass (CA$30.00); for a week, Roam Like Home Travel Pass (CA$55.00); for two weeks, Roam Like Home Travel Pass (CA$70.00); for a month, Roam Like Home Travel Pass (CA$90.00).
Rogers or an eSIM in Japan: which is cheaper?
Rogers charges in CAD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect CA$55.00 with Rogers and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
Which Canadian carriers include Japan?
All 2 Canadian carriers we track include Japan in at least one plan: Bell and Rogers.
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 Rogers line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Rogers number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Rogers line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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