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China mainland & Japan & South Korea 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $13.20
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 27%
3 ★ 7%
2 ★ 2%
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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Ethan S.

Singapore · Jan 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ethan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Giulia H.

Italy · Jan 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you so much, Giulia! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Omar 💜

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Priya V.

Italy · Jan 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Priya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Sarah D.

United States · Jan 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Cheers, Sarah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Viktor B.

Thailand · Jan 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Cheers, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! – Sara 💜

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Sri B.

United States · Jan 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sri! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Budi V.

Turkey · Dec 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

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

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James P.

Netherlands · Dec 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, James! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Marco D.

Philippines · Dec 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Cheers, Marco! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Sara

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Olivia T.

UAE · Dec 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Olivia. 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. – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Grace V.

Singapore · Dec 2025

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Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

So glad to hear this, Grace! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Priya

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Ethan T.

United States · Dec 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Ethan. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Sophie 💜

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Diego B.

Vietnam · Dec 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thank you so much, Diego! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Ingrid 💜

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Mohammed T.

Canada · Dec 2025

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

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thank you so much, Mohammed! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Ingrid

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Chloe K.

South Korea · Dec 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Great experience overall.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 7 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Chloe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

Frequently asked questions

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

The China mainland & Japan & South Korea 5GB 30Days plan costs $13.20 for 5 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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Sofia N. · 1 week ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

No surprise fees, Sofia! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Daniel C. · 2 weeks ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Yes Daniel, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Ravi G. · 2 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Ravi! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Ji-woo P. · 3 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Ji-woo. — Anna

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Noah T. · 3 months ago

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

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

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

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Fatima W. · 4 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

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

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Diego D. · 4 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

5G is available where covered, Diego — you'll always get the best speed on offer. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucia P. · 6 months ago

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

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Lucia — it switches on when you land. – Diego 💜

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Giulia S. · 7 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Giulia — not at purchase. — Priya

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Liam C. · 8 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Liam — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Anna 💜

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Andre M. · 9 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

Yes Andre, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Sara

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Anna T. · 11 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

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