IELTS test cities in Japan by operator
Lists come from Eiken's venues and dates page, Berkeley House, JSAF's access page and IDP's Japan test centre finder. On 8 October 2026 Eiken announced two more computer centres, in Sendai and Kojimachi (Tokyo), with dates to follow (Eiken notice). We do not list addresses; check the venue in the operator's finder, or the ielts.org test centre finder, before you book.
| City | Eiken Foundation (¥29,700) | Berkeley House (¥27,500) | JSAF for IDP (¥27,500) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Tokyo (Yaesu, near Tokyo Station); Kojimachi announced | Ichigaya | Takadanobaba, Higashi-Shinjuku |
| Yokohama | Yes | No | No |
| Nagoya | No | Yes | No |
| Osaka | Osaka (Dojima) | No | Umeda area |
| Kyoto | No | No | Yes |
| Hiroshima | Yes | No | No |
| Fukuoka | Fukuoka (Tenjin) | No | No |
| Sendai | Announced, dates not yet published | No | No |
How to choose a centre
Price differs by operator, so in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya you can save ¥2,200 by booking JSAF or Berkeley House rather than Eiken; outside those cities only Eiken runs IELTS (Yokohama, Hiroshima, Fukuoka) or only JSAF (Kyoto). Berkeley House says it tests 2 to 20+ times a month in each city, including weekends and holidays.
IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills are listed only by Eiken; its venue and date search lets you filter by test type to see which of its centres run them. JSAF marks its Tokyo and Osaka centres as offering One Skill Retake (IDP). In Japan the Speaking test is held on the same day as the other three parts.
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Booking and ID
Book at Eiken through its link to the British Council's registration system, at Berkeley House on its own site, and at JSAF either on JSAF's site or through IDP. You need a passport valid on test day for booking and on the day. Non-residents of Japan could not sit paper IELTS from November 2024; with paper now ended this no longer matters. Fees, payment and refunds are in our IELTS exam fee in Japan guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I take IELTS in Japan?+
In Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, read on 10 October 2026. Eiken has announced new centres in Sendai and Tokyo Kojimachi.
Who runs IELTS in Japan?+
The Eiken Foundation of Japan (with its sub-centre Berkeley House) for the British Council network, and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF), which has run IDP's IELTS in Japan since February 2026.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Japan?+
Only at Eiken Foundation centres, at ¥34,430; filter Eiken's venue search by test type to see which centres run it. JSAF and Berkeley House did not list UKVI tests.
Is there an IELTS test centre in Kyoto?+
Yes. JSAF runs an IELTS on computer centre in Kyoto near Kyoto Station, at ¥27,500.
Is there an IELTS centre in Sendai?+
Eiken announced a Sendai computer centre on 8 October 2026; application and test dates had not been published yet.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 10 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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