Kyoto eSIM for 7 days
$3.39
3 GB, valid 15 days on NTT docomo. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysPay, then open NUM: your install code is waiting in your chat, and we email it about five minutes after you pay. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Kyoto, Japan is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $4.79, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $0.79 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | KDDI/au, NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $3.39 |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $4.79 |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 30 days, $6.89 |
| 45+ days | 50 GB, 180 days, $32.59 |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
Coverage in Japan: what to know
A guide reports strong signal around Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi and Gion, with minor drops on Fushimi Inari's forested, hilly paths; docomo called steadiest there.
Opensignal rated NTT docomo strongest for coverage (9.0 of 10) and in rural areas, with au next (8.3). Rakuten Mobile won none of the coverage or availability awards and did not appear in the rural results.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Sources: insights.opensignal.com, insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in your chat.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Kyoto eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Kyoto eSIM for 14 days
$4.79
5 GB, valid 30 days on NTT docomo. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysKyoto eSIM for 30 days
$6.89
10 GB, valid 30 days on NTT docomo. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysKyoto eSIM for longer trips
$32.59
50 GB, valid 180 days on NTT docomo. For long stays, remote work and heavy use.
Choose longer tripsNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Japan data plans that work in Kyoto
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB | 7 days | NTT docomo 5G, Rakuten Mobile 5G, KDDI/au 5G | $0.79 | $1.62 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | NTT docomo 5G | $1.39 | $1.39 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | NTT docomo 5G, Rakuten Mobile 5G, KDDI/au 5G | $2.39 | $1.20 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | NTT docomo 5G | $3.39 | $1.13 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | NTT docomo 5G | $3.59 | $1.20 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | NTT docomo 5G | $4.79 | $0.96 |
19 plans in the shop on 4 Nov 2026; 6 shown, least money first. See every plan and today’s prices.
Japan eSIM prices next to Nomad, Airalo and Saily
NUMNomadAiraloSaily
| Plan | NUM | Nomad | Airalo | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.59 | $7.00 | $8.50 | $7.99 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $4.79 | $10.00 | $11.00 | $10.99 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $6.89 | $16.00 | $18.00 | $17.99 |
NUM’s price is the shop’s on 4 Nov 2026. Other brands’ prices as published by nomadesim.com (checked 17 Aug 2026). Prices change; each shop shows today’s.
How much data do you need in Kyoto?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Planning Kyoto
Questions people ask about a Kyoto eSIM
Does a Japan eSIM work in Kyoto?
Yes. A Japan eSIM runs on Japan’s own networks (KDDI/au, NTT docomo, Rakuten Mobile), so the same plan works in Kyoto and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Kyoto plan to buy.
How much does an eSIM for Kyoto cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, Japan plans started at $0.79 and went up to $32.59 for the biggest. NUM’s 7-day pick was 3 GB for $3.39. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Kyoto?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans, so one eSIM can get a laptop or a travel partner online too.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a Kyoto concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Kyoto. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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