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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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Daniel T.

Thailand · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Daniel! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Yuki

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Andre G.

Brazil · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Andre! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! – Omar 💜

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Olivia D.

France · Jan 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. Zero regrets.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Olivia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Camila W.

United States · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Zero regrets.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Beatriz W.

United States · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Zero regrets.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Beatriz! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Omar T.

Indonesia · Jan 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Omar! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Lea W.

Saudi Arabia · Jan 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Five stars from me.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Lea! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Priya

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Wei N.

Mexico · Jan 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Wei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Lea M.

Philippines · Jan 2025

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

Sara Sara 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. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Sara 💜

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Elena B.

Italy · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Elena! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — David

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Anna C.

Germany · Jan 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Anna. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – David 💜

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Giulia G.

India · Jan 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Priya 💜

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Max C.

Thailand · Jan 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Max! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sara 💜

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Ji-woo G.

United Kingdom · Jan 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Ji-woo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Noah G.

New Zealand · Jan 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Noah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Tom 💜

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