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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 Uplus 5G

Traveller reviews

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Zoe H.

Sweden · Nov 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Zoe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha V.

Mexico · Nov 2024

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Zero regrets.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Aisha! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Diego

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Andre K.

South Korea · Nov 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Andre! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — James, GotoeSIM Support

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Anna V.

Philippines · Nov 2024

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Anna! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri P.

Netherlands · Nov 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sri! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Grace

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Sri W.

Spain · Nov 2024

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Sri! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James 💜

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Aisha H.

Thailand · Oct 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Aisha! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Haruto D.

Ireland · Oct 2024

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

We're really sorry, Haruto. 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. — James, GotoeSIM Support

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Mei V.

Brazil · Oct 2024

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

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Mei. 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. — Laura

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Giulia N.

Portugal · Oct 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Giulia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara 💜

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Lea S.

Saudi Arabia · Oct 2024

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Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Lea! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Diego

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Ethan T.

Netherlands · Oct 2024

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Ethan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Lea L.

Japan · Oct 2024

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

David David 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. – David, GotoeSIM Support

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Sven R.

Australia · Oct 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Sven! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — James

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Fatima R.

Turkey · Oct 2024

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

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — Sophie

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