Japan VPN: Get a Japanese IP Address from Australia
Australians want a Japan VPN for two reasons, and they pull in opposite directions. Either you are at home and want a Japanese IP address, usually for anime and Japanese streaming catalogues, or you are off to Niseko or Tokyo and want your Australian services to keep working. This guide covers both.
VPNs with servers in Japan
| VPN | Servers in Japan | Lowest price |
|---|---|---|
 CyberGhost | Listed | A$3.27 a month Visit CyberGhost → |
 IPVanish | Listed: 2 cities | US$2.39 (about A$3.43) a month Visit IPVanish → |
 Surfshark | Listed | A$3.49 a month Visit Surfshark → |
 ExpressVPN | Listed | US$2.99 (about A$4.29) a month Visit ExpressVPN → |
 NordVPN | Listed: 2 cities | A$4.79 a month Visit NordVPN → |
 Proton VPN | Listed: 2 cities, 315 servers | US$3.49 (about A$5.00) a month Visit Proton VPN → |
 Astrill VPN | Listed | US$12.50 (about A$17.92) a month Visit Astrill VPN → |
 PrivateVPN | Listed | – Visit PrivateVPN → |
Server locations read from each provider's own server page on 13 Oct 2026; "listed" means the provider names Japan as a location, which can be a physical or a virtual server. Ordered by lowest monthly price in Australian dollars.
Japan is well served. It is close to Australia by internet standards, and several providers list both Tokyo and Osaka. Expect a Japanese server to be noticeably quicker from Australia than one in Europe or on the US east coast.
At home: getting a Japanese IP address
- Streaming catalogues. Japanese versions of the big streaming services carry a different line-up, anime in particular. Whether a given VPN works with a given service changes over time, and it may be against the service’s terms. A money-back guarantee lets you test the service you care about.
- Japanese sites and games. Some online stores, ticketing sites and games only accept connections from Japan.
- Language practice. Local television and news services are often limited to Japanese addresses.
Choose a provider with a refund period and test the service you care about in the first week.
Travelling: using a VPN in Japan
VPNs are legal in Japan, and there is nothing unusual about using one there. On a trip you will mostly want the reverse of the above: an Australian server, so that banking, streaming subscriptions and sport behave as if you were at home. Every provider in the table lists Australian servers; the cities are shown in each of our VPN reviews.
Two practical points for travellers:
- Install and sign in before you leave. It is much easier to sort out a login problem at home.
- Hotel, airport and train Wi-Fi. Japan has free Wi-Fi nearly everywhere. It is convenient and open, which is exactly where a VPN earns its keep.
For footy while you are away, see watching AFL and NRL overseas.
What to look for
- Servers in both Tokyo and Osaka, so you have a second option if one is busy.
- Australian servers in more than one city, for the trip.
- Enough devices. Phone, laptop and tablet add up quickly on holiday.
FAQ
Is a Japan VPN legal?
Yes, in both Australia and Japan. See are VPNs legal in Australia?
Is there a free Japan VPN?
Some free plans include a Japanese location; Proton’s free plan did not say which countries it covers when we checked. See best free VPN in Australia.
Will a VPN slow down my internet in Japan?
Connecting back to Australia adds distance, so a little. For general browsing and streaming it is rarely a problem.