Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan
- ¥ 234 ~ 980 / day + Tax
- For Rent
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- wifi Fast Internet Speed
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Applicable to rentals starting from
19 December 2024 or later.
Free Mobile Battery
Free portable battery for all Pocket WiFi rental
How much data do you need?
We often see people looking for an unlimited data plan.
As we explained in our blog post, there is no Pocket WiFi with true unlimited data plan in Japan.
There must be fair usage policy with the notorious speed restriction at some point.
This is simply because Pocket WiFi is still a mobile broadband like a smartphone. It's not a fiber-optic you will find at home.
If you find a Pocket WiFi advertised as unlimited data, we suggest that you ask the rental provider if you can use data unlimitedly at a normal speed.
We believe 1GB a day is more than enough when you are traveling.
And even if you need more data, we can still provide additional GB upon request.
Or just use hotel wifi or other free wifi when you need to transfer large files.
What speed should you expect?
You might find rental providers advertise Pocket WiFi speed as 187.5Mbps or 75Mbps.
Be aware that those figures are theoretical at best effort.
In actual use, the speed will be much slower than those numbers.
Having said that, the speed of 4G and LTE Pocket WiFi is much faster than almost all the public free wifi in Japan.
Besides, you would feel fast and just good enough if the speed is over 10Mbps which you can expect with 4G and possibly LTE Pocket WiFi except peak times or heavy populated areas.
So be assured that you will feel comfortable in terms of speed even if you are not going to get what's advertised as best effort.
It's still fast.
And there won't be much difference in the actual speed of 4G (or LTE) Pocket WiFi from different rental companies.
How To Find A Pocket WiFi Plan That Suits You Best
Picking the right plan can be difficult especially if it's your first time to rent one. Different people have different needs or priority for internet use, but fundamentally it boils down to 4 factors: speed, data volume, coverage and price.
Speed
Needless to say, 4G is the fastest network available in Japan. Then, LTE comes in second place. There is a difference in the actual speed between them but they are both fast and the difference is not considerable, and so is the price difference. If you are not keen on speed, 3G plan becomes an option. 3G in Japan is relatively fast and stable if you compare to developing countries.
Data volume
50GB, 25GB and 10GB plan have a fixed data allowance regardless of the rental days, so if you have a rough idea of how much data you will need for your trip, it's quite easy to select one of them.
Data allotment for 4G and LTE model depends on how long you rent for. So unless you have a specific data amount requirement in mind, it's probably best and easy that you pick one of the two.
Coverage
4G network is better than LTE and LTE is almost the same or slightly better than 3G when it comes to coverage based on the population. So if you are traveling to rural areas or mountainous area, we recommend 4G plan. 4G and LTE works well in the underground too. For your information, Pocket WiFi uses Softbank network which is way better than WiMAX in terms of coverage.
Price
Budget is probably the easiest way to narrow down from the multiple options. Do not forget to make the most of our best price guarantee program, early bird discount and time sale if available to get the cheapest price possible.
How to Pickup and Return Pocket WiFi?
We put a lot of efforts to make rental process easy and hassle-free.
Pickup
Pickup is available at airport post offices (in Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu and New Chitose), hotels, guest houses, ryokan, post offices in the city, and residence.
So basically you can collect it at any address in Japan.
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Return
For return, all you have to do is put all items in the prepaid return package we provide and drop it in a post box in Japan on the last day of your rental.
Post boxes are pretty much everywhere in Japan. You can find them at street corners, at convenience stores and in airports too.
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What is Pocket WiFi?
Pocket WiFi, also known as MiFi, WiFi dongle, is a portable WiFi router that works as a mobile hotspot and allows you to access internet. The function is very similar to a wireless router at home but our Pocket WiFi is compact and portable, does not require any set-up or installation.
Simply turn it on, put the password and you can securely connect your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. to the internet while in Japan whenever you want.
Picked reviews
Good service and good quality Wifi
Pocket WiFi was nicely delivered at the hotel. E-mail contact perfect and good service. Also Nice on return you get a envelop, put everything in and just post it.
Ordered product: Premium Plan wifi
05 April 2023
Easy to use
Great pocket WiFi, easy to use. When we got into our hotel at 6:30am, it was already there. Excellent customer service.
Ordered product: Premium Plan wifi
03 April 2023
Ideal portable internet for travellers
This is the solution for high roaming charges in Japan. The device is very simple to use, lives in your pocket, and provides WiFi for all your devices. Delivery and return is made very simple (by mail), and it provided continuous cover for my wife and I including in country areas - e.g. Nakasendo Trail hikes. Highly recommended for visitors to Japan.
Ordered product: Economy Plan wifi
20 March 2023
Convenient and easy
Loved having access to wifi everywhere. It was useful to navigate, check on open hours, and keep in touch with family at home. It was affordable, arrived on time at the hotel we stayed at, and a good connection at all times. Easy to return too, in the red mailbox at the departures level in the airport.
Ordered product: Economy Plan wifi
04 March 2023
Seemless service from start to finish
We enjoyed as much WiFi as we needed for our whole stay in Japan with this convenient router. It was in our hotel bedroom when we arrived, and we popped out to post it in the envelope provided when we left. All we had to do was charge it up.
Highly recommended.
Ordered product: Economy Plan wifi
26 February 2023
Prompt Delivery and Easy to Use
I arranged the device to be delivered to our hotel and it was received by the staff 1 day before my arrival.
No setup required to use the device. Just turn on and go!
Ordered product: Economy Plan wifi
08 February 2023
FAQ
How good is the coverage?
Both 4G and LTE models have very good reception across Japan, covering 99% of the population with 4G and more than 95% with LTE network. Unlike WiMAX, they also work in the underground e.g. subway stations in the Metro Tokyo.
Does Pocket WiFi work with my smartphone?
Yes, it works with ANY WiFi-enabled devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops.
Is it easy to return the device when the rental is over?
Yes, absolutely. All you have to do is put the rental items in the prepaid return package we provide, and drop it in a post box in Japan. For details, please check our Pickup & Return page.
How many devices can connect to a Pocket WiFi?
You can connect up to 10 devices simultaneously so it can be shared between couples, friends and families.
Is it easy to set-up a WiFi device?
Yes. It's same as connecting to any WiFi network, select a network and enter the password that's it. See in details on our set-up page.
What does the Return Date mean?
It's the last day of your rental and is also the day you are asked to post all the rental items back to us. You do not have worry about how long it will take to get to us.
You just need to post everything by midnight on your return date.
Do you offer any insurance to cover damages to the Pocket WiFi?
Currently, we do not offer insurance service for the rental products as most of our customers use their own travel insurance to cover the fees occurred to their possessions. We will provide all the necessary documents for the travel insurance if asked.
Pocket WiFi, portable WiFi router, WiFi egg, MiFi, what are the differences bewteen them?
In terms of the basic functions, they are all the same. They have different names as some are registered as trademark.
What happens if I use up my data allowance?
Once your data consumption reaches your total data allotment, it is subject to speed restriction from the network operator. We do not know when or if the restriction applies, but the speed will be below 128kbps when restricted.
Please be assured that the network won't be cut off even if you use up your data allowance.
How long does the battery last?
With the extra power bank we provide, it should last for a whole day or even longer depending on the use case unless you use it non-stop e.g. keep streaming movies over and over.
Loved and Trusted by Travelers
Here are some of the thank-you letters we received from our customers.
They really mean a lot to us :)
Reviews On Instagram
Smooth, simple, efficient
Very simple way to get the most out of your stay in Japan. Worked everywhere, was fast and never experienced any problems. Would recommend it and use it myself next time when traveling.
Ordered product: Premium Plan wifi
- simona skubic
06 April 2023