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Japan & South Korea eSIM — reviews & details

Japan & South Korea 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $9.75
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 63%
4 ★ 28%
3 ★ 7%
2 ★ 1%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

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

Traveller reviews

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Mohammed D.

Australia · Jun 2025

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for taking the time, Mohammed. 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. — Ken, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mohammed W.

Philippines · Jun 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out in Japan & South Korea. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Mohammed! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki

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Somchai N.

Vietnam · Jun 2025

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

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

We're really sorry, Somchai. That's not the experience we want for Japan & South Korea. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Ava G.

Philippines · Jun 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Ava! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. Enjoy your journeys! – Yuki 💜

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Nadia K.

Italy · Jun 2025

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Elena G.

India · Jun 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Elena. Glad it mostly worked for you in Japan & South Korea — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at esimtopup.io/support. — Tom

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Isabella P.

Australia · Jun 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city. A must-have for international travel.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Isabella! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. – Sara 💜

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Giulia D.

Singapore · Jun 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Japan & South Korea. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. A must-have for international travel.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Giulia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Thomas M.

Singapore · May 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Will use eSIM TopUp for my next trip for sure.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Thomas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Arjun D.

South Korea · May 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Arjun! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – David, eSIM TopUp Support

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Fatima B.

Turkey · May 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Fatima! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. – Grace 💜

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Diego M.

Saudi Arabia · May 2025

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Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Made staying connected effortless.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Carlos H.

Switzerland · May 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego, eSIM TopUp Support

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Nadia S.

Philippines · May 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Great experience overall.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Nadia! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. — Grace

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Diego V.

Turkey · May 2025

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Connected the moment I landed. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Japan & South Korea eSIM cost?

The Japan & South Korea 5GB 30Days plan costs $9.75 for 5 GB over 30 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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Emma M. · 2 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

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Andre H. · 2 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

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Elena H. · 3 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

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Arjun N. · 4 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

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Lucia L. · 4 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

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Mohammed P. · 6 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

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Katya C. · 7 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

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Liam G. · 7 months ago

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

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Emma C. · 7 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

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Katya K. · 9 months ago

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

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Lea N. · 1 year ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

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Marco N. · 1 year ago

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