Pocket Wi-Fi prices in Japan
| Rental | Daily price (tax incl.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WiFiBOX | 1 GB ¥660, 3 GB then 1 Mbps ¥840 | 12 hours battery; return in any WiFiBOX slot |
| Ninja WiFi (SoftBank) | 1 GB ¥440, 3 GB ¥770, 5 GB ¥1,100 | Price per day, one device |
| Japan Wireless | from US$5.20 | 8 to 10 hours battery; return by post |
Rentals add costs at the edges: WiFiBOX charges a day's rent for each late day and ¥15,000 if the router is not back within 7 days, or for loss without its insurance (¥198 to ¥330 a day). It also warns some airlines treat the router like a power bank.
The same trip on an eSIM
| Place | 1 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | Day Pass, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.90 | $5.90 | $9.90 | $19.90 |
A Japan eSIM is installed at home on Wi-Fi and works when you land. The 7-day Day Pass has the same 3 GB a day, then 1 Mbps rule as WiFiBOX's 3 GB plan, with no router to charge, carry or post back.
When pocket Wi-Fi is the better pick
- Four or more people sharing one connection all day.
- A phone that is carrier-locked or has no eSIM. Japan's tourism board notes a phone must be unlocked for a SIM.
- Laptops and tablets without mobile data; an eSIM can share a hotspot too, but the phone then does the work.
Japan's tourism board suggests pocket Wi-Fi for remote areas. Our Japan pack lists its networks on the Japan page; check the area before a rural trip.
Packs in this guide
- Japan eSIM, from $2.90
Sources
- WiFiBOX Japan: plans and prices (read 6 October 2026)
- WiFiBOX: rental guide (read 6 October 2026)
- Ninja WiFi (read 6 October 2026)
- Japan Wireless (read 6 October 2026)
- JNTO: Wi-Fi and connectivity (read 6 October 2026)
Prices on Inbox eSIM are live. Other figures are as published by the sources on the dates shown.