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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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Lea M.

Singapore · Apr 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Lea. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Mark 💜

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Lea M.

Mexico · Apr 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Lea. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan & South Korea. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sven F.

United Kingdom · Apr 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Sven! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Emma

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Sarah T.

Japan · Apr 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sarah! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Sara 💜

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Max F.

Italy · Apr 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Max. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan & South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Katya C.

Portugal · Apr 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Katya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Laura 💜

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Priya C.

New Zealand · Apr 2025

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

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Priya. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan & South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Anna F.

Canada · Apr 2025

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Zero regrets.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Anna! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mateo L.

India · Apr 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Mateo! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Arjun M.

Sweden · Apr 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Arjun! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sven S.

New Zealand · Apr 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Sven! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Fatima N.

Ireland · Apr 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Fatima! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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James P.

Japan · Apr 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Five stars from me.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, James! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Priya N.

Indonesia · Apr 2025

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

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Priya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura 💜

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James P.

Singapore · Apr 2025

✓ Verified

Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Zero regrets.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, James! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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?