Vodafone Australia roaming in Japan: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
With Vodafone Australia, data in Japan costs A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming), so A$35.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering 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
Vodafone Australia or an eSIM in Japan: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
Your Vodafone Australia plan
Not included
No plan on Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet includes Japan: data there costs extra.
With Vodafone Australia
A$5.00/day
$5 Roaming. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect A$35.00.
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Data in Japan with Vodafone Australia: our analysis
What Vodafone Australia’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days$15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 textsA$15.00
- 1 week$35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 textsA$35.00
- 2 weeks2 × $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 textsA$70.00
- 1 month10 × $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 textsA$150.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Vodafone Australia charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$35.00 with Vodafone Australia 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.
Vodafone Australia applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including Canada, China, France, Greece, and Iceland.
Plan by plan
What applies in Japan depending on your Vodafone Australia plan.
What Vodafone Australia’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 |
|---|---|---|
| $5 Roaming | A$5.00/day | Plan data, calls and texts used abroad for AUD 5 extra per day; maximum 90 days per calendar year; extra 1GB added automatically for AUD 5 if the included data runs out. |
| Prepaid | A$5.00/day | $5 Roaming Add-on (1 day, 1GB, 100 min, 100 texts) |
| Prepaid | A$15.00 for 3 days | $15 Roaming Add-on (3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts) |
| Prepaid | A$35.00 for 7 days | $35 Roaming Add-on (7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts) |
What your trip costs
With the Vodafone Australia roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Vodafone Australia | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | A$15.00 $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | A$35.00 $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | A$70.00 2 × $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | A$150.00 10 × $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Japan with other Australian carriers
The same trip with the other Australian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes Japan in a plan.
Optus
TelstraTurn off Vodafone Australia 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 Vodafone Australia for calls
In your settings, keep your Vodafone Australia line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Vodafone Australia roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone Australia 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.
Vodafone Australia roaming in Japan: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone Australia price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Japan included in my Vodafone Australia plan?
No, not with the standard Vodafone Australia plan: A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming).
How much does data cost in Japan with Vodafone Australia?
A$5.00/day ($5 Roaming), so A$35.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Vodafone Australia pass should I get for Japan?
The best Vodafone Australia option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts (A$15.00); for a week, $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts (A$35.00); for two weeks, 2 × $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts (A$70.00); for a month, 10 × $15 Roaming Add-on, 3 days, 3GB, 150 min, 150 texts (A$150.00).
Vodafone Australia or an eSIM in Japan: which is cheaper?
Vodafone Australia charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$35.00 with Vodafone Australia and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
Which Australian carriers include Japan?
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes Japan in a plan.
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 Vodafone Australia line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Vodafone Australia number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Vodafone Australia line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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