Home WiFi Router Rental in Japan — Unlimited, No Contract

Staying in Japan for a few weeks or months? Plug the HOME 5G L12 into any wall socket and the whole apartment has unlimited high-speed WiFi within a minute. No installation visit, no contract, no residence card, no cancellation fee — rent by the day and post it back when you leave.

Rent the HOME 5G L12 See all prices

From 332 JPY/day on 30-day rentalsUp to 20 devices + LAN cable5G / 4G LTE / WiMAX, nationwideSame-day delivery in Tokyo

Why a plug-in router instead of a pocket WiFi

A pocket WiFi is the right tool for sightseeing. For a monthly apartment, a working-holiday stay, a semester abroad, a business assignment or a family visiting relatives, a plug-in home router is usually better: stronger signal through walls, no battery to charge, a LAN port for a desk, and room for everyone’s devices.

	HOME 5G L12 (plug-in)	Pocket WiFi	Fixed-line internet contract
Setup	Plug in, connect — 1 minute	Switch on, connect	Application, ID check, installation appointment: 2–6 weeks
Contract	None — rent by the day, extend by email	None	Usually 2 years, cancellation fee, Japanese address and bank/card
Data	Unlimited, no daily cap	Unlimited	Unlimited
Speed (measured)	Typically 30–100 Mbps, 5G where available	Typically 20–60 Mbps	100 Mbps–1 Gbps
Devices	Up to 20 + LAN cable	Up to 10	Unlimited
Coverage	Whole apartment, strong through walls	Where you carry it; weaker through walls	Whole apartment
Portable?	Move it between apartments; not for the street	Yes	No
Price (30 days)	9,960 JPY + shipping	9,960 JPY + 1,200 JPY	4,000–6,000 JPY/month + setup fees

Prices include tax and damage insurance. The L12 ships in a box rather than the return envelope, so its actual shipping cost is charged separately; a pocket WiFi ships for a flat 1,200 JPY round trip.

Rental fees for the HOME 5G L12

Rental length	Per day	Example total
3–9 days	610 JPY	7 days: 4,270 JPY
10–18 days	550 JPY	14 days: 7,700 JPY
19–30 days	332 JPY	30 days: 9,960 JPY
31 days and longer	332 JPY	90 days: 29,880 JPY

Rentals of 19–29 days are charged the 30-day rate, so a 20-day rental costs the same as 30 days. Extensions are charged at the rate of the total rental length. See the full price list.

What you get

In the box

HOME 5G L12 router, wall plug, LAN cable, quick start guide and return instructions. The WiFi name and password are printed on the router.

Network

UQ WiMAX +5G with 4G LTE fallback, nationwide. Best in cities and suburbs; check the coverage map for rural addresses, or take a SoftBank pocket WiFi there.

Support

English support by email and phone, 9am–5pm JST. Faulty unit? We send a replacement by the next day anywhere in Japan.

Who rents a home router

Business assignmentsA month in a serviced apartment or monthly mansion, working from home with video calls. Invoice available for expenses.

Students and working holidayInternet from the day you move in, before you have a residence card, bank account or Japanese phone number.

New arrivals waiting for fibreFixed-line installation takes weeks. Rent the L12 until the technician comes, then post it back.

Families visiting relativesOne router at grandma’s house connects every phone, tablet and laptop for the whole stay.

Frequently asked

Can I rent a home WiFi router in Japan without a contract?

Yes. The L12 is a rental, not a subscription: no contract, no credit check, no residence card, no cancellation fee. You pay for the days you book and can extend by email.

How fast is it?

Measured speeds are usually 30–100 Mbps, enough for HD video calls, streaming and several people working. It is a mobile network, so speed varies by building and time of day; it is not a substitute for a gigabit fibre line if you upload very large files all day.

Is the data really unlimited?

Yes. There is no daily or monthly cap and no throttling for normal use.

Does it work outside Tokyo?

Yes, nationwide on the WiMAX +5G / 4G LTE network. For addresses deep in the countryside or mountains, check the coverage map first or ask us with your address.

How do I return it?

Put the router, plug and cable back in the box and send it back by Japan Post on or before the day after your rental ends. The return instructions and address are in the box.

Can I have it before I arrive?

Yes. Order from overseas with a delivery date and we deliver it to the apartment, hotel or a friend’s address on that day. In Tokyo and the Kanto area we can also deliver the same day.

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Longer stay or several units for a company? mail@easygojapan.com · +81 (0)3 6912 6772 (9am–5pm JST, Mon–Sat). More answers in the FAQ.

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