Does the eSIM work at the airport and on the bus into the city?

Yes. It activates when you land at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), which sits about 50 minutes east of the centre, so you'll have live directions for the airport limousine bus straight into town and on to your accommodation.

How much data for a day or two in Hiroshima?

A one-to-two-day visit covering the Peace Park and Miyajima usually needs just 2-4GB for maps, translation and photos. The same national plan keeps working if you continue along the Shinkansen line to Osaka, Kyoto or beyond.

Hiroshima eSIM.

Name: Hiroshima travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima's floating torii gate — Hiroshima and its islands, connected.

from $3.14/day · unlimited dataAll of Japan →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.80$0.68/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.80

Good to know in Hiroshima

Many visitors actually reach Hiroshima by Shinkansen rather than flying, but however you arrive, your data holds on the short Miyajimaguchi ferry — handy for checking tide times, since the famous torii only appears to float at high water.

Two simple ways to buy

Hiroshima eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Hiroshima eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Hiroshima — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Hiroshima?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Hiroshima eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Hiroshima are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Hiroshima eSIM: your local data guide.

Hiroshima pairs sombre history with some of Japan's loveliest island scenery, and both reward a little context on your phone. A Hiroshima eSIM keeps museum audio guides, ferry times and translation working as you move from the Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome out to Miyajima, where the great torii gate appears to float on the tide.

One eSIM for Hiroshima and all of Japan. It's the national Japan eSIM — from $3.14/day with unlimited data, working the same in Hiroshima as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Hiroshima eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.28

$3.83

—

5 days1GB

$0.77

$3.83

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.55

$3.83

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.68

$6.80

−47%

15 days3GB

$0.45

$6.80

−65%

30 days5GB

$0.35

$10.42

−73%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Hiroshima

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Hiroshima eSIM from $3.14/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Hiroshima.

Peace Memorial Park

Read the histories behind the A-Bomb Dome and Cenotaph, and book Peace Memorial Museum entry as you walk the grounds.

Miyajima (Itsukushima)

Check tide tables so you catch the 'floating' torii at high water, and map the Mount Misen ropeway and hiking trails.

Hondori Arcade

Navigate the covered Hondori shopping arcade and translate okonomiyaki menus at the stacked food stalls of Okonomimura nearby.

Hiroshima Castle

Pull up the rebuilt castle's history and opening times, then map the short riverside walk over to Shukkeien Garden.

The practical bit

Getting around Hiroshima on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Hiroshima

Google Maps— Routes Hiroshima's Hiroden trams and buses to the Peace Park; live navigation needs data.
GO— Hail taxis around the city and to the Miyajima ferry; tracking and pay need data.
Japan Transit Planner (Jorudan)— Plans the Sanyo Line and connections to the Miyajima ferry; timetables load over data.
Japan Travel by NAVITIME— English tourist planner for Hiroshima's trams, JR and the Miyajima crossing; requires data.

How long to stay in Hiroshima

Hiroshima is usually a one to two-day visit, taking in the Peace Memorial Park and Museum and a half-day across the water on Miyajima to see Itsukushima Shrine.

How much data for Hiroshima

For a short stop a light 1 GB can cover basic maps and messaging, but pair Hiroshima with Miyajima and photo-sharing and a balanced 3 GB gives more comfortable headroom.

Coverage in Hiroshima

The city centre, tram (Hiroden) lines and station hold strong 4G/5G, but expect signal to thin on the ferry crossing to Miyajima and up Mount Misen's forest trails, as well as across inland mountain roads.

Where you're headed

Discover Hiroshima.

Hiroshima, Japan — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Hiroshima eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Hiroshima, Japan — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Hiroshima eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Hiroshima, Japan — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Hiroshima eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Hiroshima eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Hiroshima

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Hiroshima?

What is a Hiroshima eSIM?

A Hiroshima eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Hiroshima data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Hiroshima eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Hiroshima eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Hiroshima, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Hiroshima.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Japan.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Japan's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

NTT Docomo
SoftBank
au (KDDI)

Popular places covered

TokyoKyotoOsakaHiroshimaSapporoFukuoka

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Hiroshima eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Hiroshima eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Data stays connected on the short ferry from Miyajimaguchi and across Miyajima itself, including around Itsukushima Shrine and up the Mount Misen ropeway. You can check tide times, ferry schedules and trail maps throughout the island.

Your Hiroshima eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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