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China mainland & Japan & South Korea 500MB/Day · 500 MB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $1.80
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 28%
3 ★ 7%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

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

Traveller reviews

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Ananya G.

Poland · Jan 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ananya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Priya 💜

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Carlos D.

Italy · Jan 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Zero regrets.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Grace W.

Germany · Jan 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Cheers, Grace! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Priya G.

UAE · Jan 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Priya. 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, GotoeSIM Support

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Pablo C.

United States · Jan 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Great experience overall.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Pablo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! – David, GotoeSIM Support

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Ingrid S.

Canada · Jan 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Telling my friends about this.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you so much, Ingrid! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — James

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Wei F.

Poland · Jan 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Wei. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Hugo G.

Thailand · Jan 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

So glad to hear this, Hugo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei L.

France · Jan 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Wei! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Tom

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Ethan F.

Italy · Jan 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Zero regrets.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks a lot, Ethan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar 💜

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James R.

Australia · Jan 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you so much, James! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Yuki

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Sri K.

UAE · Jan 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

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

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Nadia G.

Germany · Jan 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Kenji F.

Japan · Jan 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Kenji! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei G.

Netherlands · Jan 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

So glad to hear this, Wei! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Tom 💜

Frequently asked questions

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

The China mainland & Japan & South Korea 500MB/Day plan costs $1.80 for 500 MB/day over 1 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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Mei B. · 2 months ago

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

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Mei, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Mark 💜

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Emma W. · 2 months 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, Emma — not at purchase. — Tom

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Anna L. · 3 months ago

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

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

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

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Daniel K. · 3 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

Yes Daniel, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri K. · 4 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

James James GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Sri. — James

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Hugo G. · 5 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Tethering is supported, Hugo! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun S. · 6 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Min-jun — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Zoe G. · 7 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Roaming is included in the plan, Zoe — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Nguyen M. · 10 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

It connects to trusted local partner networks, Nguyen, on 4G/5G where available. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Katya K. · 11 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Katya! The eSIM just handles data. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Marco G. · 11 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Yes Marco, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha T. · 1 year ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

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