Sakura Mobile Reviews 

1,449
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 Home WiFi

I have been using Home Wifi service for more than 1 month.
There has never been any connection issue. It is fast enough for me to play online game while watching YouTube and having WhatsApp call.
The setup is a no brainer, very easy. I just plugged in the device into wall socket and it was ready to use.
Also, the customer service is very responsive and informative.
I hope Sakura Mobile always keep its good service.

17 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No issues at any point

I have had absolutely no issues with my Sakura Mobile purchase. I rented a wifi router, which was delivered to my residence with a package and paid shipping tag for when I return it. Everything has been very convenient for me.

17 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was excellent

Everything was excellent. The pocket wifi was waiting for us at the airport. It worked well, recharged every night and lasted the day. It worked throughout Japan, except for a few places in northern Hokkaido. The return process was easy. We would definitely use this service again.

15 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

they were super fast to answer my…

they were super fast to answer my questions and very insightful and supportive, getting straight to the point delivering the informations i needed. i really felt seen by competent people

14 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use Lt wt

Easy to use. Very helpful staff at KIX that helped me log in and verify that everything was working. Light weight and long battery life. I carried it all the time for my Kumano Kodo trek. Even up the Dogiri-Zaka!

14 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price for pocket wifi + helpful & nice staff

I was looking for a pocket wifi for my trip to Japan and I chose Sakura Mobile because it was the cheapest fee (they have a discount for long rental). Then due to a problem with my flight, I wasn't able to pick it up at the planned location. Fortunately the staff was extremely helpful and quick to react and they found a solution that worked for me. They were also very nice and welcoming.

14 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best customer support

Full english support, quick response to inquiries, and efficient handling of requests and issues. One of the best customer support I've had in my 10 years of residing in Japan.

14 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Notch Customer Service

Fantastic customer service, big thank you to both Ezri and Keigo for assisting with an issue related to my eSim. Despite communicating via email, responses were prompt, to the point and most importantly helped fix the issue in under a day. Coverage is absolutely fantastic throughout the country and is so simple and easy to use.

I recommend Sakura Mobile for anyone visiting or living in Japan.

14 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sakura mobile was very quick!

Sakura mobile was very quick in assisting me with a reissuing of my eSIM! They provided all the necessary information I needed to successfully set it up on my phone, I highly recommend them to any Japanese visitor or resident!

13 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

reliable and foreigner friendly

I’ve used Sakura Mobile twice now while living in the Tokyo area and for about a year each time. The set up is easy and the staff are helpful. The actual cellular service is excellent too; I’ve never had any problems with it. Sakura is definitely my go-to.

12 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Very good service, super easy pickup at the airport Haneda with nice staff. Excellent connection during the whole 15 days trip.

18 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is an amazing little device

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 travelling all day sightseeing, driving and even on the Shinkansen and Tokyo Metro.
Highly recommended, easy to pick up and just drop it of in a post box in the pre paid envelope at the airport.

18 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had bought the wrong product

I had bought the wrong product. Sakura support team proceeded with a tempestive full refund, and explaining me which was the most suitable product for my needs.

8 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best service in Japan.

I bought 2 eSIM for me and my wife for our trip to Japan unlimited data only package last month and it was the best decision ever signal was good and strong no issues anywhere we went and was never cut off. Prior to leaving for Japan I contacted customer service and there response was fast and issue was resolved.

6 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regularly use Sakura pocket WiFi…

I regularly use Sakura pocket WiFi when I’m in Japan. It suits all my needs and is really reliable. Customer support is excellent but I rarely have to contact them. Last time I did contact them it was to extend my rental

7 June 2026
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