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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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Grace N.

Australia · Dec 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Sofia G.

Turkey · Dec 2024

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

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Sofia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Omar 💜

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Yuki R.

Switzerland · Dec 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Yuki! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura

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Thomas B.

New Zealand · Dec 2024

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Thomas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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Thomas W.

Germany · Dec 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Thomas! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Tom

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Ava W.

India · Dec 2024

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Did the job without any drama. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ava! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Pablo L.

Spain · Dec 2024

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Pablo. 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. – Priya 💜

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Ava R.

Italy · Dec 2024

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

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Ava! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Ingrid M.

Poland · Dec 2024

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Ingrid! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Ananya S.

New Zealand · Dec 2024

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Did the job without any drama in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Ananya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Sofia L.

South Korea · Dec 2024

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

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Sofia. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Diego W.

Philippines · Dec 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Diego! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucia M.

Italy · Dec 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Great experience overall.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Lucia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Ravi H.

Switzerland · Nov 2024

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Did the job without any drama in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Budi B.

Canada · Nov 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Budi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. – Yuki, 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