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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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Fatima B.

Canada · Jan 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Fatima! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos N.

Thailand · Jan 2025

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

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hugo P.

Ireland · Jan 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Zero regrets.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Hugo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Yuki N.

Ireland · Jan 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Yuki. 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. – Anna, eSIM TopUp Support

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Wei V.

United States · Jan 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Wei. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan & South Korea. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. — Ingrid

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Sven B.

Germany · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Sven! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! — Sara, eSIM TopUp Support

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Pablo P.

Netherlands · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan & South Korea. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Pablo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana T.

Germany · Jan 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Hana. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. — Anna

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Chloe L.

Ireland · Jan 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Chloe! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Ken 💜

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Ravi F.

Germany · Jan 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Ravi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Noah C.

Sweden · Jan 2025

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

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Noah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Olivia S.

Netherlands · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Olivia! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Pablo K.

India · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama in Japan & South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Pablo! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James 💜

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Noah T.

Canada · Jan 2025

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

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Noah! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Diego

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Thomas S.

Indonesia · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Thomas! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Mark 💜

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?