Sakura Mobile Reviews 

1,449
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

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.

What people talk about most

Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, highlighting reliable connectivity and fast,... See more

Customer service

People report positive experiences with customer service, highlighting responsive, polite, and... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be positive, helpful, and accommodating both in person and online. Reviewers... See more

User experience

Reviewers mention positive feedback about user experience, highlighting effortless setup processes and... See more

Response time

Clients share positive opinions on response_time, consistently highlighting prompt and efficient customer... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

Written by the company

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.


Contact info

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

1K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

Replied to 96% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 24 hours

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.8

All reviews

(1,449)

742 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sakura mobile is fantastic

Sakura mobile is fantastic! I used their eSIM and a pocket Wi-Fi for two weeks! I got their upgraded plan for the 4g/5g and it worked great, no matter where I was at. It was really nice to have Internet, no matter what especially for transportation purposes.
We did run into an issue where my wife’s phone was not unlocked so she was not able to use the original eSIM that we had planned, after arriving in Japan and contacting Sakura they were quick to remedy the situation. Offered either a refund or to send us a pocket Wi-Fi to the nearest post office or our hotel. We opted for the pocket Wi-Fi, which was compact and easy to send back at the end of our trip when we are done.
Will definitely be using their service again when I visit Japan next!

May 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

yay!

great response time and good communication

June 3, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DON’T USE THEIR FIBER INTERNET

DON’T USE THEIR FIBER INTERNET

I’ve used them for years, but last couple of years they’ve become the worst fiber internet provider, at premium price, in Japan. They use OCN and even buy the cheapest bandwidth from this lousy infrastructure.

For past year, my internet speed has been 30mbps or less. Sometimes, usually 9Mbps. The ping is NEVER BELOW 300ms. Usually 500-700ms.

Their internet is unusable. And they charge a premium for it. Keep writing to get it fixed and they keep writing back to do reset and test and test.

Issue is they buy the cheapest bandwidth from the crappiest ISP in Japan (OCN), and are over subscribed. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!

June 2, 2026
Unprompted review
Sakura Mobile logo

Reply from Sakura Mobile

Thank you for your comment.
We are very sorry to hear that your internet speed has been slow for a long time. It must have been frustrating.
We will provide troubleshooting instructions as soon as we receive an email from you, since the situation depends on the contract and environment.
Rest assured, we do not use OCN as one of the main ISPs for our service.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trust in sakura

I messed up, and did not realize I could not use a travel Sim. I was eternally grateful when I got to the airport and in Sakura mobile kiosk. Having seen adds through my trip planning I knew I could depend on Sakura. For 16days it was the perfect no thought required assistant to translate, map and communicate with the people of Japan. Eternally grateful that Sakura Mobile made my trip less stressful. Easy pick up, setup and end of trip drop off. Mahalo

May 14, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless service from pickup onwards

Flawless service from pickup onwards. Please don't change anything - this is the 3rd time I've used Sakura Mobile's 4G LTE SIM and it's been perfect. I've read about other SIMs ceasing to function after a couple of days or the speed dropping to almost nothing, Sakura Mobile's service has never failed me no matter where I was.

I contacted customer services because my flight was cancelled and I'd be a day late for pickup. The response was quick, comprehensive and reassuring, and most importantly written by an actual human. Thank you so much for not going the route of other companies with useless chatbots and AI garbage.

I will use Sakura Mobile every time I visit Japan if you keep up this wonderful level of service.

May 15, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super easy solution

Super easy to book, to pick-up, to use, good coverage, easy handing back … perfect solution, esp, for 2 or more persons, multiple gadgets, yyx

May 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I lost my charger

I lost my charger. I emailed Sakura, and they responded promptly. I had purchased insurance, but they emailed me back saying not to worry, I didn't have to pay anything. Thanks to Sakura for the next trip, I never lost signal. I traveled to Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa, Takayama, Odawara, Hakone, Gora, and Tokyo.

May 12, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moved to Japan from America and using…

Moved to Japan from America and using Sakura Mobil was an easy process on getting my Japanese phone and pocket WiFi. Coming to the office in Shinjuku was a great experience. Representative Megha was very personable, knowledgeable and efficient. Answered all my questions and put me at ease. The price is reasonable and no contract. Got my Japanese number that day and WiFi. I’m very satisfied.

May 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Even tho I would see a lot of…

Even tho I would see a lot of advertisement about Sakura mobile,I had doubts at first, but I was 100% wrong to think that. When I went to Mt Fuji I had no issues what's so ever and anywhere else I went to in Tokyo Japan, I'll definitely be getting this service again when I return to Japan when I do, thank you for an amazing service 🌸.

May 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a professional service provider

Such a professional service provider. Every step of the esim ordering process was clear and therefore easy. the support team was even more fantastic. Responded to my enquiries so clearly and promptly. I reached out via their Contact Form at their website.

May 21, 2026
Unprompted review

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look