Capital city, Japan
Internet in Tokyo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tokyo?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi is patchy in cafés; many ban laptops at peak hours. Coworking, hotels and chain cafés with power outlets are more reliable.
Getting online in Tokyo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most apartments, but furnished short lets often include wifi; monthly plans run about 4,000–6,000 JPY with contracts. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi is patchy in cafés; many ban laptops at peak hours. Coworking, hotels and chain cafés with power outlets are more reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | docomo, au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | ¥3,000–5,000 ($19–32) |
Coworking spaces in Tokyo
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Several central locations (Shibuya, Marunouchi, Shinjuku) | — |
| Workstyling | Many stations across the city | — |
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Tokyo?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi is patchy in cafés; many ban laptops at peak hours. Coworking, hotels and chain cafés with power outlets are more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Tokyo?
Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.
Can I use an eSIM in Japan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Tokyo?
Yes: WeWork, Workstyling.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Japan
- docomo
- au
- SoftBank
- Rakuten Mobile
- Tokyo Metro
- Haneda Airport
- Narita International Airport
- GO taxi app
- St. Luke's International Hospital
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.