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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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Ingrid V.

Thailand · Apr 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Customer support answered my question quickly. Would definitely buy again.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Ingrid! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Elena C.

France · Apr 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Elena! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Anna

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Louis H.

Brazil · Apr 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Louis! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Diego V.

Australia · Apr 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Mark

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Arjun V.

United Kingdom · Apr 2026

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Arjun. Glad it mostly worked for you in China mainland & Japan & South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Ingrid

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Ravi L.

UAE · Apr 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you so much, Ravi! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Ingrid

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Somchai S.

Japan · Mar 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you so much, Somchai! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Zoe G.

Ireland · Mar 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Katya H.

Mexico · Mar 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Katya. That's not the experience we want for China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Omar 💜

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Viktor M.

Brazil · Mar 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thanks a lot, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Mei V.

United States · Mar 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Mei! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom

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Lea S.

Turkey · Mar 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Lea! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! – Anna 💜

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Louis S.

Netherlands · Mar 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Louis. 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. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Ji-woo S.

Indonesia · Mar 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

So sorry to hear this, Ji-woo. 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. – Diego 💜

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Giulia L.

Thailand · Mar 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 4 months ago

Thanks a lot, Giulia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – James 💜

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 💜