Sakura Mobile review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Sakura Mobile suits travelers whose whole trip sits in Japan, offering eSIM plans from ¥1,375 with unlimited data and a pocket WiFi option. It is a mvno on docomo, au and Softbank, but coverage is a single market and a fair use policy shapes what unlimited data means in practice.
Key facts
- Best for
- A Japan trip that needs unlimited data, hotspot sharing and airport pickup.
- Price from
- ¥1,375↗
- Countries covered
- 1↗
- Unlimited data
- Yes↗
- Hotspot sharing
- Yes↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- 3GB/day plans: speed limited to 200 Kbps after 3 GB per day; unlimited eSIM/SIM plans cap hotspot use per plan (2 GB on 1-day, 9 GB on 10-day, 30 GB on 31-day plan)↗
- Networks
- Docomo, Au, Softbank↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Mvno↗
- Legal entity
- Og inc.↗
- Headquarters
- Japan↗
- Founded
- 2014↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre↗
- Region
- Local
- Features
- Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- sakuramobile.jp
Pocket Wi-Fi
- Daily price
- ¥299↗
- Data allowance
- Unlimited↗
- Devices connected
- 15↗
- Pickup and delivery
- Airport pickup (Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Fukuoka, New Chitose), hotel or residence delivery, post office pickup nationwide; free return envelope to any Japan Post mailbox↗
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- TrustpilotXyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Service runs on docomo, au and Softbank, the main domestic operators, so day-to-day connection comes from established networks
- The pocket WiFi is easy to get hold of: airport pickup, hotel or residence delivery and post office pickup nationwide, with a free return envelope
- eSIM plans from ¥1,375 pair unlimited data with hotspot sharing, and the pocket WiFi shares a connection across 15 devices
Cons
- Coverage is a single market: 1 country, so a multi-country itinerary needs another plan
- The fair use policy slows speed after a daily data threshold on capped plans and caps hotspot sharing by plan length, so unlimited data carries conditions
Who it suits
- Travelers on a Japan-only itinerary who want unlimited data without tracking a daily allowance
- Groups and families who need one pocket WiFi shared by many devices, delivered to a hotel or residence
- Short city breaks and longer stays alike, since short trip and long trip plans cover both and top-ups can extend a stay
Who should look elsewhere
- Multi-country trips: Zwitchy covers 200 countries, far beyond a single market
- Buyers shopping the cheapest entry point: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Anyone heading to a different destination: SimToIsrael is priced from $25
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sakura Mobile cost for a Japan trip?+
eSIM plans start at ¥1,375, and the pocket WiFi runs at ¥299 a day with Unlimited data for the whole rental. The eSIM plans list unlimited data, 5g and hotspot, so a traveler can pick an instant activation eSIM instead of collecting a device.
Is the unlimited data really unlimited?+
Hotspot sharing is listed in the unlimited data, 5g and hotspot list, yet the fair use policy slows speed once a daily data threshold is passed on capped plans, and unlimited eSIM and SIM plans cap hotspot sharing by plan length. Heavy tethering is the part most likely to slow down or stop.
Which networks does Sakura Mobile run on?+
Plans run on docomo, au and Softbank, the major domestic operators, so coverage inside Japan comes from established networks. Sakura Mobile is a mvno headquartered in Japan and trading as Og inc., with the same network set across its travel plans.
How many devices can the Sakura Mobile pocket WiFi handle?+
The pocket WiFi shares a connection across 15 devices, which suits a family or a small group traveling together. Data on the device is Unlimited, so the group can keep browsing and mapping without anyone tracking a data allowance.
Where can I pick up the pocket WiFi in Japan?+
In JP, pickup and delivery cover airport counters at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Fukuoka and New Chitose, plus hotel or residence delivery, with post office pickup nationwide and a free return envelope for any Japan Post mailbox. The device is built for a Japan stay rather than a multi-country trip.
How do I reach Sakura Mobile support?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a traveler can call, send email or work through the help center. The company has operated since 2014, and top-ups are available if data needs topping up during a longer stay.
Does Sakura Mobile work outside Japan?+
Coverage is a single market, 1 country, with a local focus. Anyone crossing several borders on one trip would need another plan: Zwitchy covers 200 countries. Within Japan the eSIM and pocket WiFi options both work as sold.
Sources
- sakuramobile.jp checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Region, Top-ups
“For stays up to 90 days ... Living in Japan for 90+ days”
- sakuramobile.jp/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity, Networks, Seller type
“Connecting 500,000+ travelers and residents in Japan since 2014”
- sakuramobile.jp/contact checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Contact us by email ... Need urgent assistance? (+81) 03-5937-5869 Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (JST)”
- sakuramobile.jp/travel/esim checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Fair use policy, Features, 5G, Hotspot sharing, Price from, Unlimited data
“3GB/day data plans come with a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) to manage network resources. This means you won't be disconnected, however, your speed will be limited to 200 Kbps after using 3 GB of data per...”
- sakuramobile.jp/travel/wifi checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Daily price, Data allowance, Devices connected, Pickup and delivery
“from 299 JPY/day (329 JPY, tax incl.)”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from.