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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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Sri L.

Germany · May 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly. Zero regrets.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Sri! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken 💜

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Priya K.

Ireland · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Japan & South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Zero regrets.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks a lot, Priya! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Liam H.

Thailand · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Liam! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Mark

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Elena S.

Saudi Arabia · May 2026

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

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Elena! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. — Grace

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Chloe K.

Malaysia · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thanks a lot, Chloe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid 💜

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Emma P.

Malaysia · May 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan & South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Emma! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James 💜

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Nguyen B.

UAE · May 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Nguyen! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Diego

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Linh F.

Italy · May 2026

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan & South Korea. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Linh! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Somchai G.

Singapore · May 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Japan & South Korea. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Somchai! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ravi V.

Brazil · May 2026

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Ravi. 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. – James, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ananya S.

India · May 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

So glad to hear this, Ananya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Yuki 💜

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Priya M.

Portugal · May 2026

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Priya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Yuki, eSIM TopUp Support

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Fatima P.

Thailand · May 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Omar 💜

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Max N.

Egypt · May 2026

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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.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Cheers, Max! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava D.

Brazil · May 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 2 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ava! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken, 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?