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Sakura Mobile in Japan — Complete Overview
Sakura Mobile is built specifically for foreigners arriving in Japan — offering English-only support, airport pickup, and signup without a Japanese bank account or residence card (for short-term plans). Premium pricing, but zero hassle on day one.
Best for: New arrivals, tourists, and anyone who wants full English support without visiting a carrier shop.
✅ Pros
- No residence card needed for tourist plans
- Full English support via phone, email, chat
- Airport pickup and delivery available
- Japanese phone number included
❌ Cons
- Most expensive option (¥3,000+/mo)
- Not the cheapest long-term — switch to IIJmio later
- Data caps lower than unlimited carrier plans
Sakura Mobile Plans & Pricing for Foreigners
Plan | Price | Data | Calls | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Plan (30 days) | ¥3,000/mo | 3 GB | Included | No Zairyu card needed |
| Resident Plan | ¥4,500/mo | 10 GB | Included | After getting Zairyu card |
| Premium Plan | ¥6,000/mo | 30 GB | Included | Heavy users |
How to Get a Sakura SIM in Japan
1
Order online at sakuramobile.jp before or after landing
2
Pick up at airport or get delivery to your address
3
Activate with English step-by-step guide
4
Switch to IIJmio or au once settled for cheaper rates
Sakura Mobile Reviews from Foreigners in Japan
Nguyen Thi Lan
🇻🇳 Vietnam → Osaka
★★★★★
Sakura Mobile was worth the cost when I first arrived — English support and no Japanese bank required. Perfect for the first month before switching to IIJmio.
Aditya Kumar
🇮🇳 India · Tourist
★★★★☆
Picked up at Narita arrivals — activated in 10 minutes. Pricey for 2 weeks but hassle-free. Would use again for short trips.
Sakura Mobile FAQ — Japan SIM Guide
For your first 1–3 months in Japan, yes — English support and no bureaucracy save huge hassle. Switch to IIJmio once you have your residence card.
Yes — tourist and short-term plans work with just your passport. Long-term resident plans require a Zairyu card.
Yes — eSIM available for compatible phones. QR code sent by email after online purchase.
📶 Other Providers
IIJ
IIJmio
¥850/mo
AU
au (KDDI)
¥1,078/mo
DoCoMo
NTT Docomo
¥1,320/mo
UB
Ubigi eSIM
¥1,200/mo
SB
SoftBank
¥1,365/mo