Niseko, one of Asia's premier ski resorts, attracts people from all over the world in search of the powdery snow that blankets the mountains and landscapes in winter. Even in the warm summer, Niseko offers a pleasantly cool climate with clean air, inviting more and more people to enjoy a rich lifestyle in the midst of beautiful nature.
Niseko offers exciting adventures for everyone, regardless of age!
It is important for visitors to Niseko to have access to the Internet during their stay.
In this article, we recommend some of the best networks in Niseko.
Niseko focuses on providing free Wi-Fi for travelers by offering access to free Wi-Fi in various locations such as shops and crowded areas. However, the free Wi-Fi is limited to certain areas. Also, even if you do connect, the Internet speed may be slow, making communication less convenient. Consider yourself lucky if you can use the free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi in Japan, not just in Niseko, has security concerns and may have unstable communication quality, which significantly limits its use.
If you need daily Internet access, consider purchasing a SIM card/ eSIM that works in Niseko or renting a Pocket Wi-Fi during your stay.
In the urban areas of Niseko, any telecommunication company will have a stable Internet connection. However, in mountainous areas, the Internet environment is not as stable, and Internet service may be unavailable.
There are four networks in Japan: docomo, kddi, Softbank, and Rakuten Mobile.
KDDI (au) and Rakuten Mobile seem to have poor reception in the mountainous areas of the Niseko region, and the Internet may not work in some cases, but Docomo and Softbank have no problem communicating.
Check the coverage map of the Niseko area and you will see that the network covers a wide area.
Compared to a SIM card (eSIM), Pocket Wi-Fi offers better communication stability, allowing larger data transfers. If you plan to use the internet for work purposes, it's advisable to rent a Pocket Wi-Fi.
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How much data usage is needed for a trip to Japan? Pocket Wi-Fi or SIM card (eSIM)?
Many people visit Niseko for business and stay for 3 to 6 months.
During their stay, many people do not have enough data capacity with SIM cards or eSIMs and cannot sign up for an optical fiber connection, so pocket Wi-Fi is ideal for such people.
Pocket Wi-Fi offers better communication quality, larger data capacity, and ease of use compared to SIM cards, so it is recommended for those who plan to use it for several months in Niseko.
