Introducing Japan Wi-Fi Auto-connect

An app that helps you automatically connect to free Wi-Fi in Japan

Take advantage of Japan’s free Wi-Fi

There are many free Wi-Fi spots throughout Japan (Photo: Henry Saint John / Shutterstock.com)

Japan has approximately 60,000 free Wi-Fi spots across all of its prefectures—not just tourist hotspots like Tokyo and Osaka—ensuring that both first-time travelers exploring popular sights and repeat visitors wandering off the beaten path can access the internet. These Wi-Fi spots are also free of charge and require minimal preparation. No need to worry about contracts and/or equipment pickup.

While it may be difficult to solely rely on free Wi-Fi during your travels, it is still a great option to supplement your internet connection. For instance, using free Wi-Fi can help you save data on your SIM card or portable Wi-Fi device, help you stay connected to the internet if you exceed your data usage limit, provide faster internet if you encounter slow data speeds, and act as a backup in the case of carrier network outages.

The “Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect” app

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect makes connecting to Japan’s free Wi-Fi spots exceedingly simple and secure.

App highlights

Automatically connects to Wi-Fi spots after initial setup
Includes an extensive map of free Wi-Fi spots in Japan
Available in 16 languages
Free of charge
Only connects to secure and safe Wi-Fi networks, i.e. ones provided by companies and governments
Compatible with Android and iOS

If you are concerned about the networks’ security, you can review the app’s list of supported Wi-Fi services for greater peace of mind. As with any free Wi-Fi offerings, there are some inherent risks, so it is important to use the free Wi-Fi wisely.

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect setup

The setup processes for Android and iOS devices vary slightly, but below is a simplified version of the process. For detailed instructions, please review the app’s usage guides.

First, download the app from Google Play or the App Store, and register as a user. You must be connected to the internet in order to register. Make sure you have a stable connection during this step.

Next, make sure your Wi-Fi is “ON.” Depending on your device, you can turn the Wi-Fi on in your phone’s settings or through the app.

Then, go to a nearby Wi-Fi spot. In order to use the Wi-Fi spot map, you must be connected to the internet. This map (available in the app) provides details about the Wi-Fi spots and how far they are from your location.

Once you visit the Wi-Fi spot, your phone will either automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network, or you will need to select the network in your phone’s Wi-Fi settings (“Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect” will show under the network’s name). For the latter, all subsequent Wi-Fi connections at this spot will be automatic. In both situations, you will receive a notification with details about the Wi-Fi network you are connected to. Within the app, you can also check how many times you connected to Wi-Fi and which services you used.

Android users can even enable a function that allows their phones to prioritize stronger and app-supported Wi-Fi networks.

If you have connection problems, please review the app’s troubleshooting tips for Android or iOS devices.

Download the app for your next trip to Japan

With the “Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect” app, you can connect conveniently and confidently to thousands of free Wi-Fi spots in Japan. Please reference the list of resources below for more information. Happy traveling!