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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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Lea D.

Singapore · Dec 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Lea! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James

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Ingrid F.

Turkey · Dec 2024

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Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Ingrid! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava H.

Indonesia · Dec 2024

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Ava! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Budi S.

Switzerland · Dec 2024

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Did the job without any drama. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Budi! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Hugo B.

South Korea · Dec 2024

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Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Great experience overall.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Hugo! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Nguyen G.

Switzerland · Dec 2024

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Nguyen. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. — Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Diego B.

Germany · Dec 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Diego! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Wei D.

Netherlands · Dec 2024

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Wei! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Priya, eSIM TopUp Support

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Fatima B.

Mexico · Dec 2024

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Made staying connected effortless.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Fatima! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sarah T.

Vietnam · Dec 2024

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Sarah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Omar W.

India · Dec 2024

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Omar. That's not the experience we want for Japan & South Korea. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – David 💜

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Ji-woo W.

Philippines · Dec 2024

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Ji-woo. 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. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Viktor T.

Ireland · Dec 2024

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Viktor! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Laura 💜

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Andre B.

Germany · Dec 2024

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

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Andre. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Japan & South Korea. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — David

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Noah N.

United Kingdom · Dec 2024

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Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Noah! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — 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?