If you don’t have an economical global roaming plan for your mobile phone, staying connected is easy. Simply purchase a data-only ‘tourist’ SIM from a Japanese provider before your trip. With most providers you can order in advance to pick up at the airport, but beware that the provider offices tend to operate business hours, so if you have a flight arriving into Tokyo particularly early or late, this may not be right for you.
A better option is to select a provider that delivers to hotels. This way, you can have your SIM sent direct to your hotel reception to be waiting for you to collect when you arrive. Then you simply need to swap out your existing SIM with the tourist SIM – just make sure you store your own SIM safely to return to your phone at the end of your trip.
The Japanese data services provide great coverage and allow you to stay connected via data platforms like Whats App and LINE, browse social media and the internet and most importantly use google maps while you’re on the go! We’ve tried the bmobile visitor SIM and it’s good.