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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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Sven H.

Sweden · Apr 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Sven! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Sophie, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sven M.

Spain · Apr 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Ingrid Ingrid GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Sven! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid 💜

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Linh R.

Canada · Apr 2026

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan & South Korea. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Linh! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Liam T.

United Kingdom · Apr 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Liam! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Grace

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Min-jun P.

Japan · Apr 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Made staying connected effortless.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Min-jun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Sara 💜

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Giulia C.

Australia · Apr 2026

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Install took me two tries but was fine after that.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Giulia. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. – Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco V.

Ireland · Apr 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.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mohammed P.

Indonesia · Apr 2026

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Mohammed. This isn't the standard we aim for. Please contact us at esimtopup.io/support and we'll sort it out. – Omar 💜

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Fatima K.

Sweden · Apr 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Fatima! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. – Laura 💜

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Yuki L.

Australia · Apr 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Yuki! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Come back anytime! — Grace

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Somchai R.

Germany · Apr 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Somchai! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ananya D.

Malaysia · Apr 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ananya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sarah K.

Netherlands · Apr 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Customer support answered my question quickly.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sarah! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Budi W.

Singapore · Apr 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Budi! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. – Tom, eSIM TopUp Support

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Noah N.

India · Apr 2026

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Great experience overall.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 3 months ago

Cheers, Noah! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sara, 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?