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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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Noah P.

United Kingdom · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks a lot, Noah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — David

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Thomas K.

Switzerland · Jun 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Japan & South Korea. Five stars from me.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Thomas! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sarah B.

Switzerland · Jun 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Sarah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Camila R.

Saudi Arabia · Jun 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks a lot, Camila! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Linh N.

New Zealand · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Linh! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! — James

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Carlos L.

Netherlands · Jun 2026

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

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

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

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Linh K.

UAE · Jun 2026

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Linh! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! — Diego

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Arjun F.

India · Jun 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Arjun! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. – Yuki 💜

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Viktor F.

New Zealand · Jun 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Viktor! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos C.

Australia · Jun 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Carlos! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Come back anytime! — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ravi L.

Switzerland · Jun 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan & South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ravi! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Sara 💜

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Giulia G.

United Kingdom · Jun 2026

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

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Giulia. That's not the experience we want for Japan & South Korea. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. — Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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Arjun G.

Canada · May 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Arjun! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Grace

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Liam S.

Ireland · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Liam! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. – Mark, eSIM TopUp Support

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Min-jun B.

Indonesia · May 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Min-jun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, eSIM TopUp Support

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?