Do Japanese trains have Wi-Fi?

WiFi access is now available on most trains on every Shinkansen line. Additionally, all major stations and many smaller stations also have free WiFi available to passengers. All trains on the following lines have free WiFi available: Tokaido shinkansen.



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While there may be public or paid Wi-Fi hotspots that would enable you to get online to translate, get directions, or even check the weather, it is much more efficient to have a Japan pocket Wi-Fi device that offers you the ability to get online in an affordable manner, whenever, wherever you need.

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Pocket Wi-Fi rental The safest option for guaranteed Wi-Fi from all corners of Japan is to rent a personal hotspot or pocket Wi-Fi device when you arrive in the country. Rental kiosks are located at all major airports, available at competitive rates.

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Will my iPhone work in Japan? If you bought your iPhone unlocked from the Apple store, it will work perfectly fine in Japan. Don't forget that to use mobile internet with the phone. You must have some of the alternatives we mentioned, such as eSIM for Japan, SIM card, pocket wifi, or international roaming.

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T-Mobile data passes in Japan For those who do not have Magenta or Magenta MAX plans, you will need to purchase data passes in order to use T-Mobile while in Japan. There are three types of data passes. Unlimited calling in 210+ destinations (Japan included) is available. Smartphone mobile hotspot is available.

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Survival Guide for a 36 hour train ride. Without wifi.
  • Bring enough books. Books are always there for you, even when the internet isn't. ...
  • Watch a movie. Netflix won't work but you there are plugs in the train so that the power can never run out! ...
  • Use every break.


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As the train zips along, its routers must keep up by hopping from tower to tower. A gap between sites can interrupt service. On stretches with underdeveloped infrastructure, such as rural areas, passengers will find themselves time-traveling to a pre-internet era.

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