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Japan & South Korea eSIM — reviews & details

Japan & South Korea 1GB/Day · 1 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $2.03
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 64%
4 ★ 25%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 2%

Coverage & networks

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

Traveller reviews

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Sophia R.

United Kingdom · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Sophia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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James T.

Japan · Jan 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.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, James. 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. – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Elena D.

UAE · Jan 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Elena! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace

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Sophia B.

Switzerland · Jan 2025

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

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sophia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken 💜

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Anna F.

Portugal · Jan 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Anna! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Haruto V.

Indonesia · Jan 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Haruto! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ingrid

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Camila M.

Malaysia · Jan 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Camila! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David 💜

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Wei H.

Spain · Jan 2025

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Wei! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James 💜

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Giulia G.

Japan · Jan 2025

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

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Hana F.

Portugal · Jan 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Hana! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hana C.

Indonesia · Jan 2025

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

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Hana! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Lea V.

Netherlands · Dec 2024

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Lea. This isn't the standard we aim for. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Ingrid 💜

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Sophia R.

India · Dec 2024

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Sri H.

United Kingdom · Dec 2024

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Did the job without any drama in Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sri! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. – Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Elena M.

Japan · Dec 2024

✓ Verified

Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Ken

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan & South Korea eSIM cost?

The Japan & South Korea 1GB/Day plan costs $2.03 for 1 GB/day over 1 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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Marco K. · 1 week ago

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

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Beatriz S. · 1 month ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

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Budi D. · 3 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Lucas P. · 4 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Grace B. · 6 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Liam L. · 6 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Beatriz V. · 8 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Haruto G. · 9 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

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Ryan N. · 9 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Ava B. · 10 months ago

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

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Camila P. · 11 months ago

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

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Sofia B. · 11 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?