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Samsung · 2019 Compatible
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Install your Japan eSIM on Galaxy Z Fold.

Yes — Galaxy Z Fold supports eSIM in Japan. eSIM-capable from the first Fold. The QR can be scanned from either the cover or main display. travel.to routes you to NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI au automatically — you don't pick the carrier, your phone does.

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Compatibility check

What checks out before payment.

eSIM supported

Galaxy Z Fold (2019) ships with eSIM hardware.

Carrier coverage

3 partner carriers in Japan · auto-handoff between them.

Speed band

180 – 320 Mbps urban · 28 ms RTT.

Install · ANDROID

6 steps from QR to online.

  1. 01

    Open Settings on your phone

    Tap the Settings app from your home screen or app drawer.

  2. 02

    Tap Network & internet

    On Pixel and most Android phones it's called Network & internet. Samsung Galaxy phones may label it Connections.

  3. 03

    Open SIMs (or SIM card manager)

    Tap SIMs on Pixel, or SIM card manager on Samsung. You'll see your current SIM lines listed.

  4. 04

    Tap the + button or Add SIM

    Look for a + icon or an Add SIM / Add eSIM action.

  5. 05

    Choose Download a SIM instead?

    When the phone asks if you have a physical SIM, choose Download a SIM instead — that's the eSIM path.

  6. 06

    Scan the QR code from your email

    Open the eSIM email from travel.to on another device and point your phone's camera at the QR code.

Once installed, the eSIM is dormant until Galaxy Z Fold reaches a partner carrier's network in Japan — typically the moment you land. No manual switch, no carrier app.

Japan network

What to expect on Galaxy Z Fold in Japan.

Carriers
NTT Docomo · SoftBank · KDDI au
Network
180 – 320 Mbps urban · 28 ms RTT
Time zone
UTC+9 year-round
Roaming alt cost
$22 – 45/GB on default home-carrier roaming — travel.to is an order of magnitude cheaper.
Plans for Japan

Pick a plan and we'll email your QR.

All Japan details  →
Plan · 01
5 GB
for 7 days
$19 USD

For the conference, the wedding, the long weekend.

Buy  ·  $19
Plan · 03
Unlimited
for 28 days · fair use 50 GB
$59 USD

For when the trip becomes the month, and the month becomes the work.

Buy  ·  $59
Samsung
Galaxy Z Fold install guide

The general install guide for Galaxy Z Fold across any country.

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Japan eSIM page

All plans for Japan, dispatch facts, country FAQ.

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Galaxy Z Fold in Japan

Common questions.

Yes. Galaxy Z Fold ships with eSIM hardware and travel.to routes you to a local partner carrier in Japan. Under-2-minute install, full refund if anything fails.
Yes. travel.to runs as a second line on Galaxy Z Fold. Your home number stays on its primary SIM/eSIM and keeps receiving SMS (including 2FA codes from banks).
Full refund if the eSIM fails to activate. Half refund if it activates but underperforms (used <500 MB → full anyway). One click from your dashboard, no email thread.
Yes. Top-ups reuse the same eSIM profile on Galaxy Z Fold — no new QR scan needed. Same line, fresh data.