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Japan & South Korea 1GB 7Days · 1 GB · 7 days

View plan & buy — $2.03
4.4

620 reviews

5 ★ 60%
4 ★ 27%
3 ★ 9%
2 ★ 3%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Japan KDDI/au 5G
  • South Korea LG Uplus 5G SKTelecom 5G

Traveller reviews

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Budi V.

Spain · Sep 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks a lot, Budi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Lea S.

Netherlands · Sep 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Japan & South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Really appreciate this, Lea! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Sara

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Ji-woo C.

India · Sep 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Japan & South Korea. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks a lot, Ji-woo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. – Ken 💜

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Zoe H.

Japan · Sep 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Japan & South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Zoe! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Anna

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Beatriz R.

Malaysia · Sep 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Cheers, Beatriz! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom

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Kenji T.

United States · Sep 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks a lot, Kenji! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom

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Noah R.

Egypt · Sep 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

So glad to hear this, Noah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Diego 💜

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Olivia F.

Germany · Sep 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Olivia! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya

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Pablo L.

Spain · Sep 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Pablo! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Hana C.

Japan · Sep 2025

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

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Hana! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Omar

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Giulia W.

Turkey · Sep 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

We're really sorry, Giulia. That's not the experience we want for Japan & South Korea. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Isabella G.

Sweden · Sep 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Really appreciate this, Isabella! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ken

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Aisha N.

Italy · Sep 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Aisha! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura

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Ananya R.

Turkey · Sep 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

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

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Noah D.

Mexico · Sep 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks a lot, Noah! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Diego 💜

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan & South Korea eSIM cost?

The Japan & South Korea 1GB 7Days plan costs $2.03 for 1 GB over 7 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my 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 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 Japan & South Korea.

Comments & questions

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Carlos P. · 2 months ago

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

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

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

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Hana V. · 4 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support

Yes Hana, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha N. · 5 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

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

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Louis G. · 5 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Louis — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei L. · 5 months ago

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

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Wei — it switches on when you land. — Priya

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Priya R. · 8 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

For nearby countries, Priya, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Lucia P. · 9 months ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Yes Lucia, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. – Omar 💜

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Lucas D. · 9 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Lucas. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support

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Katya C. · 10 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Katya — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Tom 💜

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Somchai B. · 11 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

It works great on modern Samsung phones, Somchai! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Yuki P. · 11 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

The clock starts on first use in-country, Yuki, so buying early is totally fine. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Priya S. · 1 year ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

James James GotoeSIM Support

Yes Priya, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — James, GotoeSIM Support