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Japan & South Korea eSIM — reviews & details

Japan & South Korea 10GB 30days · 10 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $19.20
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 23%
3 ★ 9%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

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

Traveller reviews

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Mei B.

Poland · Oct 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Mei. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan & South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Mark 💜

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Priya V.

Thailand · Oct 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Would definitely buy again.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Really appreciate this, Priya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James

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Thomas B.

Malaysia · Oct 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Thomas! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Budi G.

Malaysia · Oct 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Budi. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Noah L.

Vietnam · Oct 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Noah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Viktor H.

Philippines · Oct 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Viktor! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Aisha V.

United Kingdom · Oct 2025

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan & South Korea. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Cheers, Aisha! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna 💜

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Mei G.

United Kingdom · Oct 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 9 months ago

Thanks a lot, Mei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. – James 💜

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Olivia K.

Indonesia · Oct 2025

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

So sorry to hear this, Olivia. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Beatriz H.

United Kingdom · Oct 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

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

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Viktor R.

France · Oct 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan & South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Cheers, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ryan S.

New Zealand · Oct 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

So glad to hear this, Ryan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Omar

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Sofia M.

Netherlands · Oct 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan & South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sofia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura 💜

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Wei M.

United Kingdom · Oct 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Wei. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan & South Korea. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Somchai P.

Canada · Oct 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 10 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Somchai! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Priya 💜

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan & South Korea eSIM cost?

The Japan & South Korea 10GB 30days plan costs $19.20 for 10 GB over 30 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 eSIM TopUp 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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Lea T. · 4 weeks ago

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

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Mohammed H. · 1 month ago

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

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Ji-woo R. · 3 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Budi C. · 3 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Arjun S. · 4 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Sven R. · 5 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Sarah D. · 7 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Mei B. · 7 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Wei T. · 7 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Wei D. · 9 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

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Isabella H. · 9 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Fatima K. · 1 year ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?