Japan SIM card rental

Rent a Japanese SIM card* and save on international roaming calls using your own cell phone. Travel across Japan and stay connected while in Tokyo, Osaka, Mt. Fuji and many other major cities or towns.

* Only compatible with an unlocked cell phone. If you do not have an unlocked cell phone you may add a handset below.

See what you can save with Cellhire ...

  Cellhire Major carriers* % Saving
incoming calls FREE $2.07 100%
national calls $0.69 $2.07 67%
calls to US $0.49 $2.07 76%
Refer to 'Call Rates' for a complete list of charges
* Comparison based on more ...
  • Free incoming calls
  • Keep your existing phone and address book
  • Low cost national and calls to the US
  • Delivery in advance of your trip including a pre-paid return pack
  • Available with optional Nokia handset.
Japan SIM card rental

Rental Charges

weekly rental :
$5.50 per week
monthly rental *:
$13.00 per month
setup fee **:
$19.99
credit card authorization :
$300.00
* Customers are billed the weekly rate until the rental amount reaches the monthly rate.
** Includes round trip ground shipping, activation, e-billing for the entire order.

Call Rates

incoming calls :
FREE
national calls †:
$0.69 per minute
calls to US :
$0.49 per minute
national SMS :
$0.19 per message
international SMS :
$1.79 per message
A national call is any outgoing call while in Japan to a local Japanese phone number.
Higher roaming charges will apply to calls made from outside of this country.
This SIM will not work outside Japan.

Optional extras

Add a handset

Do you also require a handset for $7.30 per week?

With Follow Me

Want to take your US number with you?
Just add $0.49 per minute to incoming call charges
click here for more information

Note: If you select this additional service, text messages sent to your US number will not be forwarded to your rented international SIM card.