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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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Katya W.

Singapore · May 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Katya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Sri R.

Netherlands · May 2025

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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. Telling my friends about this.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Sri! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Zoe H.

Malaysia · May 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Zoe. 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. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Arjun F.

Thailand · May 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Hana N.

Germany · May 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Zoe T.

Germany · May 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Zero regrets.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Zoe! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Grace

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Lucas B.

Thailand · May 2025

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

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Sven W.

Saudi Arabia · May 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Sven! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Sofia K.

Brazil · May 2025

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

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Sofia. 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. — Tom

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Noah W.

Mexico · May 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Noah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — James

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Lucia T.

UAE · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Lucia! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid 💜

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Ava L.

Malaysia · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Ava! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – James 💜

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Ravi K.

Thailand · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Ravi! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Somchai D.

South Korea · May 2025

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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. Exactly as described — no surprises.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Somchai! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — James

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Sophia N.

France · May 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Sophia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Emma

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