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China mainland & Japan & South Korea 20GB 30Days · 20 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $37.50
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 26%
3 ★ 7%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • China mainland China Unicom 5G
  • Japan KDDI/au 5G
  • South Korea SKTelecom 5G LG Uplus 5G

Traveller reviews

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Nadia G.

Egypt · Mar 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Daniel N.

India · Mar 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Daniel. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Mei D.

Egypt · Mar 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Mei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ken

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Lea T.

Singapore · Mar 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Lea! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Diego F.

Germany · Mar 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Diego. That's not the experience we want for China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — James

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Mohammed S.

Italy · Mar 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Mohammed! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Camila K.

United Kingdom · Mar 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Camila! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. – Emma 💜

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Anna V.

South Korea · Mar 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Anna! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucas S.

South Korea · Feb 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Lucas! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Omar

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Sofia V.

Japan · Feb 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Made staying connected effortless.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Sofia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! – Priya 💜

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Omar F.

Philippines · Feb 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Omar. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Yuki

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Pablo D.

Brazil · Feb 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Pablo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara 💜

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Arjun P.

Philippines · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Arjun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sara

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Emma T.

Poland · Feb 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Emma! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! — Ken

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Diego L.

Sweden · Feb 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

How much does the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM cost?

The China mainland & Japan & South Korea 20GB 30Days plan costs $37.50 for 20 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in China mainland & Japan & South Korea.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in China mainland & Japan & South Korea.

Comments & questions

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Lucia T. · 2 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

Roaming is included in the plan, Lucia — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Pablo H. · 3 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Pablo! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha V. · 3 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

James James GotoeSIM Support

5G is available where covered, Aisha — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – James 💜

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Lea H. · 5 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Lea, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Liam G. · 5 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

Yes Liam, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Haruto W. · 6 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Haruto. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Omar L. · 7 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

The clock starts on first use in-country, Omar, so buying early is totally fine. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Sven M. · 8 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

James James GotoeSIM Support

Tethering is supported, Sven! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. — James

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Andre R. · 8 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Thanks Andre, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Priya

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Daniel M. · 10 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Daniel — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei L. · 10 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

Yes Wei, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. — Anna

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Mohammed V. · 1 year ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Mohammed — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Sophie 💜