Travelling from Singapore
Going to Japan?
East Asia · About 7 hours from Singapore · pays in JPY
Japan is one of Singapore's most-loved holiday destinations, from Tokyo and Osaka to ski trips in Hokkaido. You will want reliable data for train apps and maps, and a card that handles a country where cash still matters.
By Marcus Tan·Verified
Your eSIM for Japan
Nomad
Nomad regularly runs cheap Japan-specific data bundles, and Japan has excellent mobile coverage, so a mid-tier eSIM performs well everywhere you are likely to go.
Your travel card for Japan
YouTrip
Lock in Japanese yen on a YouTrip wallet before you fly so you are not exposed to rate swings, and use it for card-friendly spots while keeping some cash for smaller shops.
Before you depart
Lounge access at Changi for the trip out
Before you fly to Japan
- Install your eSIM before you fly, so data works the moment you land in Japan.
- Load Japanese yen (JPY) onto your travel card to lock in the rate.
- Check whether a credit card you already hold includes airport lounge access.
- Download offline maps for Japan in case you land before your eSIM activates.
- Remember a data-only eSIM has no local number — use WhatsApp or Telegram for calls and OTPs.
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