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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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Daniel S.

Canada · Feb 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Daniel. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Ken 💜

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Carlos G.

Canada · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Five stars from me.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Carlos! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Thomas V.

Saudi Arabia · Feb 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Thomas! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — David

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Mohammed R.

Saudi Arabia · Feb 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Mohammed! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Yuki

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Isabella S.

Egypt · Feb 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Isabella! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Liam S.

Switzerland · Feb 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Liam! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie 💜

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Lea K.

New Zealand · Feb 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Lea. 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. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Nguyen W.

France · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Nadia R.

India · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Nadia! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜

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Andre N.

Spain · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Andre! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – David 💜

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Mateo D.

New Zealand · Jan 2025

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

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Mateo. 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. — Sophie

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Hana F.

Egypt · Jan 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Hana! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! — James, GotoeSIM Support

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Diego G.

United States · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Diego! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Marco B.

Brazil · Jan 2025

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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. Great experience overall.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Marco! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Tom 💜

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Ryan T.

South Korea · Jan 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ryan! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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