Vodafone roaming in Japan: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
With Vodafone, data in Japan costs £8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone D), 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: Vodafone
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 or an eSIM in Japan: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 21, 2026.
Your Vodafone plan
Not included
No plan on Vodafone’s rate sheet includes Japan: data there costs extra.
With Vodafone
£8.00/day
Daily roaming charge Zone D. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect £56.00.
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Data in Japan with Vodafone: our analysis
What Vodafone’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 21, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Daily roaming charge Zone D£24.00
- 1 week7 × Daily roaming charge Zone D£56.00
- 2 weeks14 × Daily roaming charge Zone D£112.00
- 1 month30 × Daily roaming charge Zone D£240.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with Vodafone and $12.99 with the eSIM (GoMoWorld).
eSIMs in Japan at a glance
- In Japan, we compare plans from 8 eSIM providers: 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 applies the same rate in 11 other destinations we track, including China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Morocco.
Plan by plan
What applies in Japan depending on your Vodafone plan.
What Vodafone’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 |
|---|---|
| Daily roaming charge Zone D | £8.00/day |
What your trip costs
With the Vodafone roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Vodafone | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | £24.00 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone D | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | £56.00 7 × Daily roaming charge Zone D | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | £112.00 14 × Daily roaming charge Zone D | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | £240.00 30 × Daily roaming charge Zone D | $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
EETurn off Vodafone 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 for calls
In your settings, keep your Vodafone line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Vodafone roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone 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 roaming in Japan: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Japan included in my Vodafone plan?
No, not with the standard Vodafone plan: £8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone D).
How much does data cost in Japan with Vodafone?
£8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone D), so £56.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), checked on October 21, 2026.
Which Vodafone pass should I get for Japan?
The best Vodafone option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone D (£24.00); for a week, 7 × Daily roaming charge Zone D (£56.00); for two weeks, 14 × Daily roaming charge Zone D (£112.00); for a month, 30 × Daily roaming charge Zone D (£240.00).
Vodafone or an eSIM in Japan: which is cheaper?
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with Vodafone 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 8 providers we compare in Japan list NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI (au), 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 line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Vodafone number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Vodafone line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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