JAPAN TRAVEL • DATA ROAMING
Matrix Japan eSIM vs International Roaming
Heading to Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka? Compare a Matrix Japan eSIM on the KDDI network with an Indian operator roaming pack. Prices below are the live Matrix plan prices.
| Factor | Indian carrier IR pack | Matrix Japan eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost for a week or more | Set by your operator, by country and by pack. Check your operator’s current price before you travel | From ₹899 for 5 GB (28 days), or Unlimited for 7 days at ₹2,149 |
| Data allowance | Usually a fixed amount of data per pack | 5 GB up to 40 GB (28 days), or Unlimited for 7, 10, 14 or 28 days |
| Plan prices (live) | Set by your operator, by country and by pack | 5 GB ₹899 · 12 GB ₹1,949 · 20 GB ₹2,149 · 40 GB ₹3,699 (all 28 days) · Unlimited: 7 days ₹2,149, 10 days ₹2,900, 14 days ₹3,549, 28 days ₹7,449 |
| Network in Japan | Depends on the local partner your operator has an agreement with | The KDDI network (4G / LTE / 5G) |
| Setup | Activate international roaming with your operator before you fly | Scan the QR code, or enter the SMDP address and activation code. It activates automatically after installation |
| Delivery | Not applicable – your existing plan | Instant, by email |
| eSIM or physical SIM | Not applicable – your existing SIM | eSIM, or a physical SIM on the Japan SIM page. A physical SIM is dispatched the same day if you order before 4 pm on a working day |
| Hotspot / tethering | Restricted on some roaming packs | Allowed on limited-data plans only |
| Calls and a number | You keep your Indian number for calls and OTPs | Data-only eSIM with no Japanese phone number |
| Best suited for | Very short trips with minimal data | Trips where you need maps, translation and bookings every day |
- ✓Keep your Indian SIM for OTPs and calls, and use the eSIM for data in Japan
- ✓KDDI network with 4G, LTE and 5G data
- ✓Fixed prepaid price, so no surprise roaming bill when you return
- ✓Instant delivery by email - install before you fly
Japan eSIM questions
Which network does the Matrix Japan eSIM use?
It uses the KDDI network in Japan, with 4G, LTE and 5G data.
How much does a Matrix Japan eSIM cost?
Plans start at ₹899 for 5 GB over 28 days. 12 GB is ₹1,949, 20 GB is ₹2,149 and 40 GB is ₹3,699, all for 28 days. Unlimited plans run from ₹2,149 for 7 days to ₹7,449 for 28 days. The plan page always shows the current price.
Does the Japan eSIM come with a phone number?
No. It is a data-only eSIM with no Japanese number. Keep your Indian SIM in your phone for calls and OTPs.
Can I use hotspot with the Japan eSIM?
Hotspot and tethering are allowed on the limited-data plans only.
Can I get a physical SIM instead of an eSIM for Japan?
Yes. The Matrix Japan SIM page offers both an eSIM and a physical SIM at the same plan prices. A physical SIM is dispatched the same day if you order before 4 pm on a working day.
How do I install the Japan eSIM?
The eSIM arrives by email straight after purchase. Scan the QR code, or enter the SMDP address and activation code. It activates automatically after installation.
Will my phone work with a Japan eSIM?
It works on eSIM-enabled smartphones. Check your model on the handset compatibility page before you buy.
How does a Japan eSIM compare with my Indian operator’s roaming pack?
Roaming pack prices and data limits are set by your operator and change often. A Japan eSIM is a single prepaid plan, so the price and the data are known before you fly. Compare your operator’s current pack with the plan price on the day you buy.
