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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 U+ 5G

Traveller reviews

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Mei W.

UAE · Jul 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 3 days ago

Thanks for sharing, Mei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego 💜

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Lea M.

Sweden · Jul 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Really appreciate this, Lea! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Yuki H.

Spain · Jul 2026

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Did the job without any drama in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 week ago

Thank you for the kind words, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Anna S.

Switzerland · Jul 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

So glad to hear this, Anna! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Somchai F.

Saudi Arabia · Jul 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 2 weeks ago

Really appreciate this, Somchai! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Haruto H.

Australia · Jul 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 3 weeks ago

Thanks a lot, Haruto! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Giulia F.

South Korea · Jun 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thank you for the kind words, Giulia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucia L.

Japan · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

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

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Lea G.

Sweden · Jun 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Thanks a lot, Lea! So happy the China mainland & Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – David 💜

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Chloe N.

Japan · Jun 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

Cheers, Chloe! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura

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Hana P.

Malaysia · Jun 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 month ago

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

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Sofia P.

Italy · May 2026

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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.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Sofia F.

South Korea · May 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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Arjun H.

Portugal · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

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

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Budi M.

Turkey · May 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Budi! Love that you were online the moment you landed in China mainland & Japan & South Korea. — Sophie, 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