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China mainland & Japan & South Korea 3GB 30Days · 3 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $8.85
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 62%
4 ★ 26%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 3%
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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James D.

Japan · May 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, James! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — David

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Lucia S.

South Korea · May 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Lucia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Nadia S.

Ireland · May 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Nadia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Emma 💜

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Yuki B.

Thailand · May 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Anna 💜

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Sarah N.

Indonesia · May 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Sarah! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Olivia C.

Portugal · May 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Olivia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Budi K.

Singapore · May 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Budi. 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. – Diego 💜

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Ananya S.

Germany · May 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ananya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucia R.

Netherlands · May 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Lucia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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James W.

Sweden · May 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, James! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Ethan H.

Malaysia · May 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Ethan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Grace K.

Netherlands · May 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Grace! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucas C.

Saudi Arabia · May 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Lucas. Glad it mostly worked for you in China mainland & Japan & South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Emma

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Linh L.

Switzerland · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Carlos W.

Turkey · May 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

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

The China mainland & Japan & South Korea 3GB 30Days plan costs $8.85 for 3 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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Olivia F. · 2 days ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

Hi Olivia! Yes, you can use our eSIM for hotspot and tethering in China, Japan, and South Korea. Just connect your device, and you'll be good to go! If you have more questions, feel free to ask. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Somchai R. · 1 week ago

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

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Somchai, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Ingrid

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Noah W. · 2 weeks ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Noah — not at purchase. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Ethan W. · 3 weeks ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

David David GotoeSIM Support

Tethering is supported, Ethan! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha W. · 1 month ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

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

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Kenji S. · 2 months ago

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

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

It's immediate, Kenji! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Giulia R. · 2 months ago

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

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

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

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Priya L. · 6 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Priya — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Pablo P. · 9 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

No surprise fees, Pablo! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. – Laura 💜

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Viktor F. · 9 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Viktor! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Emma

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Pablo D. · 10 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Your usage is tracked live in the app, Pablo — check My eSIMs anytime. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Giulia V. · 11 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

So glad it helped, Giulia! We're always here if you need anything. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Hugo D. · 1 year ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Hugo — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support