Sakura Mobile Reviews 

1,450
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 742 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that picking up and setting up the pocket WiFi or eSIM at the airport is incredibly fast and completely straightforward. People also deeply appreciate the remarkably helpful and responsive staff who always provide clear English instructions and quick support for any travel questions. However, some reviewers were not happy with the connection quality, noting specific issues like slow upload speeds or unexpected dead spots in certain locations. A few other people also felt that the network bandwidth was sometimes heavily oversubscribed, leading to noticeably slower performance during their daily usage.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is an amazing little device, smaller than a packet of cigarettes it just pops into your pocket or bag. Charged overnight and we found it would provide non stop Wi-Fi for two phones while travel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sakura Mobile was 1000/10 experience for our family of 5 in Japan for 15 days. We gave the teens their own and the adults and small child (with iPad) took the other. We were able to stay connected wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely excellent, worked flawlessly. Cannot recommend enough. Saved a lot as the roaming fee from my UK network provider is a farce and a total rip off. Wish I'd used them years earlier,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to follow instructions and setup. Reliable and consultant wifi coverage. We used both the e sim and dongle packages. Easy to return with prepaid envelope to post items back at end of trip. 109% r... See more


Company details

  1. Telecommunications Service Provider
  2. Internet Provider
  3. Mobile Network Operator

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Sakura Mobile offers English-friendly wireless and home internet services in Japan, perfect for tourists and long-term residents. Our short-term options include Pocket WiFi, SIM cards, and eSIMs, ensuring seamless connectivity for visitors. Long-term plans feature comprehensive voice and data options, data-only plans, and reliable home internet solutions. Utilizing NTT docomo and Softbank networks, Sakura Mobile guarantees extensive coverage and dependable mobile communication. For home internet, we leverage NTT's comprehensive fiber-optic network, providing high-speed, reliable connections. Choose Sakura Mobile for a smooth and trustworthy communication experience in Japan.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sakura Mobile provided continuous and…

Sakura Mobile provided continuous and dependable pocket WiFi service throughout our recent 2-week trip to Japan! The spare battery provided to us lasted at least 16 hours of service per day. Each of the four of us in my family had one, so we could communicate while we traveled independently. It was easy to [ick up[ at Haneda airport right after customs and to return via the prepaid shipping envelopes. We simply packed them and slid them into one of the ref Post boxes in Tokyo.

25 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Setting up a new SIM card and router is…

Setting up a new SIM card and router is a very complicated task for someone like me. The staff explains things very clearly and patiently. They have also been very flexible regarding my situation, which gives me great peace of mind.

30 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

The whole process is really smooth. I choose to pick up my sim in their office. The staff is professional and friendly. It is so hard to get a mobile phone in Japan for long term purpose when you do not have the residential card. Sakura Mobile does help a lot. Thank you.

28 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with excellent service

We are a family of 4 adults. We wanted a 5G unlimited data package in an eSim for a 21 day period. We had a mix of Android and Apple phones. Yuko and Ken were able to quickly confirm all 4 phones were unlocked and quickly had everything installed and confirmed working.
Yuko and Ken were experts in their field. We were really happy with the excellent service and will recommend to our friends travelling to Japan.

27 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy with Sakura Mobile

I joined Sakura mobile quite a number of years ago now, basically as the communication can be done in English. I have not had any issues. Recently I updated my phone and needed to contact them to change from a SIM card to an esim. Their response was quick, helpful and I was able to get it all done within about 1.5 days. It might have been quicker if I did not initially contact them of an evening. Directions were clear, very happy it is up and running. I pay monthly by a direct debit my monthly bill is all in English.

25 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pocket WiFi Heaven

The convenience of having a pocket wi fi was extremely useful. We traveled through central Japan and had no issues. The usage went smoothly throughout my whole trip. I encourage everyone to use this product!!

14 April 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

More expensive, but ultimately worth it

The service itself is good and the customer support is always super quick to respond and very polite. I've used them for almost 2 years now with few complaints. Only marking it down to 4 stars because it's definitely more expensive than any other service. If you need English customer service, I'd definitely recommend it over any other providers.

21 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

I've been using the Sakuramobile eSIM for eight months now and I'm very satisfied. So far I've never had any problems and everything has worked flawlessly. When I changed my mobile phone, the support team helped me a lot with the smooth transfer of my eSIM.

23 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good, consistent, to-the-point assistance

My concerns were taken seriously and instead of reacting defensively they took responsibility to help me fix the issue. After the first exchange a new person took over, probably someone with more of a specialty in the specific problem (or maybe just a shift change, not sure haha). The replies were relatively swift and helpful, giving me a concise list of actionable options to try, and after a long back and forth it was solved within the day.

21 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sakura Mobile has great support

Sakura Mobile has great technical support, they answer questions rather quickly (every email I sent them was replied to in a max of 2 hours). They also have great coverage and check for device compatibility, which is good because I bought my phone overseas. The SIM card I purchased was delivered on the exact date and time I chose, brought directly to my doorstep. The whole process was very simple. Definitely recommend for foreigners who want good English language support.

18 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were a Latinamerican group in…

We were a Latinamerican group in Fukuoka. One of us discover the Sakura Mobile stand and this person told us about the prices and characteristics. We were several buying the services of Sakura mobile. I got communicated around the world, and they even provide an adaptator for an old model tablet I easily gave it back at Narita´s airport. Good service and excelent support!

30 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good sim card

Initially we hand some trouble getting the card installed, but could resolve the problem without hotline. Once done everything is running very smoothly with excellent coverage everywhere we have been so far.

22 April 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Data-only SIM with unlimited interent…

Data-only SIM with unlimited interent plan is convenient and works perfectly but it's a bit pricey. But if you want a phone number to it - the dough will crack. But the support was great and i was able to pay in cash. Thank you, tho.

22 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Sakura Mobile…

I would highly recommend Sakura Mobile for a phone eSIM and Home Fiber Internet as well.
1. It is reliable - I did not have any problems with my eSIM whatsoever. The Fiber installation was done according to schedule and very fast.
2. It is flexible - I had to change the installation schedule several times due to my flight delays.
3. And best of all, their customer support is on the highest level - always responds on time and provides detailed explanations in perfect English.

5 March 2026
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