Tokyo in 5 nights: what to buy first
A short Tokyo trip needs two things sorted before you fly: a data plan that works the moment you land in Japan, and the tickets worth booking before they sell out. Both halves below come from live data, not a list written once and left to rot.
How much data for Tokyo
| How you travel | Suggested data |
|---|---|
| Maps and messaging only | 2 GB |
| Maps, social, some browsing | 6 GB |
| Video, video calls or hotspot | 15 GB |
These are planning ranges, not measurements. PingRoam does not yet publish usage statistics from real orders, so treat them as a starting point — plans start small and can be topped up, which is cheaper than over-buying.
PingRoam currently lists 118 plans for Japan, starting at $2.30. Prices are read from our catalog when this page loads.
See Japan plansWhat to book before you go in Tokyo
teamLab Planets TOKYO Tickets
From $28.34
TOKYO SKYTREE Tickets
From $15.66
Keisei Skyliner Express: One-Way/Round-Trip Train Transfers Between Narita Airport & Ueno/Nippori Station
From $15.41
TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Deck & Tembo Galleria Tickets
From $24.20
Private Tour to Mt. Fuji and Hakone (Fully Licensed Operator)
From $511.64
Mt Fuji and Hakone 1-Day Bus Tour Return by Bullet Train
From $160.44
The order to do it in
- Buy the data plan while you are still on home Wi-Fi.
- Scan the QR code and install the profile, but leave the line switched off.
- Book anything in Tokyo with timed entry — those sell out first.
- On landing, switch mobile data to the travel line and keep your home SIM for calls.