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Kyoto eSIM

Kyoto trip? Covered. Rest of Japan? Covered too. Every plan is unlimited data, so you'll never count a gigabyte again. With 150+ eSIM plan options to choose from, Pingy's got the skillz to pick you the best one.

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Japan eSIM plans with Kyoto covered

7 plans

  • Japan Unlimited Data eSIM

    Pingy's PickNo Speed or Daily CapsLocal IP

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    Destinations
    1
    5G/4G Max speed
    No caps

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    $9.99
    $3.33 per day3 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

  • Japan Unlimited Data eSIM

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    Destinations
    1
    5G/4G Max speed

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    $7.99
    $2.66 per day3 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

  • Japan Unlimited Data eSIM

    Budget Friendly

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    Destinations
    1
    5G/4G Max speed
    1 Mbps

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    $4.49
    $1.50 per day3 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

  • Asia-Pacific Unlimited Data eSIM

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    Destinations
    15
    5G/4G Max speed
    5 Mbps

    Includes 🇯🇵 Kyoto

    $11.99
    $4.00 per day3 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

Pingy's Kyoto Travel Tips

  • ArrivingKansai International is Kyoto's main gateway, with the Haruka running straight to Kyoto Station.
  • Where to stayKawaramachi puts Nishiki Market, Gion and Yasaka Shrine within walking distance.
  • Don't missFushimi Inari's red gates, Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage and the Golden Pavilion at Kinkaku-ji.
  • Big datesAutumn leaves from mid November, and the Gion Matsuri floats in July.
  • Staying connectedBus stops and subway stations sit outside the city's free Wi-Fi, so your plan keeps bus times and maps live on the move.
The five-storey Yasaka Pagoda at Hokan-ji rising above Higashiyama's rooftops at sunset

Mobile networks in Kyoto

Our 7 eSIM plans covering Kyoto and the rest of Japan are powered by the au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile and NTT Docomo mobile networks.

Coverage is mapped by OpenCelliD volunteers around the world, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee. Cell data: OpenCelliD, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Beyond Kyoto

Same eSIM, same unlimited data, anywhere in Japan.

Tokyo Tower lit up at night above the city skyline, seen from EbisuTokyo eSIM Osaka Castle’s white and gold keep rising above green trees under a blue skyOsaka eSIM Sapporo TV Tower standing over Odori Park against a blue skySapporo eSIM

Kyoto eSIM FAQs

Will my data work when I land in Kyoto?

Yes. Both Kyoto airports (Kansai International and Osaka Itami) have mobile signal. Install your eSIM before you fly, skip the airport SIM hunt, and you'll be online before baggage reclaim.

  1. When you land, switch the eSIM line on and turn data roaming on for it.
  2. Set it as your mobile data line.
  3. That's it. You're ready to explore Kyoto.

Which eSIM plan do I need for Kyoto?

Any of our Japan eSIM plans. They all cover Kyoto and the rest of the country with unlimited data, so one plan does the whole trip.

Can I pay for Kyoto buses with an IC card?

Yes. ICOCA, Suica, PASMO and the other regional IC cards work on the subway and the city buses, so there's no hunting for change.

Does it work on day trips to Nara, Osaka or Uji?

Yes. It's a Japan eSIM, so the same plan works wherever there's network signal across the country.

Do your eSIM plans allow hotspot?

Yes. Share your data with your laptop or a travel buddy anywhere in Kyoto.

Can I make phone calls on the train or bus?

Best to wait. Public transport in Japan is quiet, so set your phone to silent and save calls for later. Messages, maps and music are all fine.

Can I use my phone to translate signs and menus?

Yes. Translation apps, camera translation and maps all run on data, and with unlimited there's no need to ration them.