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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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Elena K.

Egypt · Mar 2025

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Laura, eSIM TopUp Support

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Mohammed R.

India · Mar 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Japan & South Korea. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Made staying connected effortless.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Mohammed! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Tom 💜

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Sophia R.

Switzerland · Mar 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Sophia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. — Grace, eSIM TopUp Support

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Anna K.

Australia · Feb 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Anna! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Omar 💜

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Mei G.

Thailand · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Mei! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Japan & South Korea. — Emma, eSIM TopUp Support

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Sri V.

Thailand · Feb 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sri! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Ken 💜

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Sofia D.

South Korea · Feb 2025

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Connected the moment I landed in Japan & South Korea. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Sofia! So happy the Japan & South Korea eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Emma

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Arjun B.

Switzerland · Feb 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Activation was automatic when I arrived.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

We're really sorry, Arjun. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at esimtopup.io/support so we can help right away. – Sara 💜

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Nguyen V.

Canada · Feb 2025

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Japan & South Korea. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Nguyen! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! — Omar, eSIM TopUp Support

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Marco R.

Ireland · Feb 2025

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Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Japan & South Korea. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego 💜

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Chloe C.

Germany · Feb 2025

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

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Chloe! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Emma

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Lucia B.

Ireland · Feb 2025

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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, Lucia. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at esimtopup.io/support if we can help. – David 💜

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Lucia D.

Canada · Feb 2025

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

David David GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for the honest feedback, Lucia. 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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Katya N.

Australia · Feb 2025

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Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

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

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Beatriz P.

Egypt · Feb 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Made staying connected effortless.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Beatriz! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Omar, 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?