Where To Buy A Sim Card In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
It used to be easy to buy data-only SIM cards for tourists in Kyoto, but with the closure of Bic Camera, we recommend either buying your SIM card in Tokyo, ordering one online, using an eSIM, or order a pocket wifi online. Here are the details.
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The Takeaway:
- Bic Camera, which is the best place in Japan to buy SIM cards, has closed their Kyoto branch. So, consider buying a SIM card at Bic Camera in Tokyo.
- You can also buy a SIM card online to pick up at the airport when you arrive.
- If your phone can be used with one, an eSIM is an increasingly popular option. You can buy an eSim online before you arrive in Japan.
- Finally, you can order a pocket wifi online and pick it up at the airport when you arrive is a great option and everyone in your group can log onto the same unit.
More Information
- How to Buy a SIM Card in Tokyo
- Internet In Japan For Tourists: Wifi, Pocket Wifi, SIM Cards, Rental Phones etc
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Kyoto.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.