HSK test in Japan
Fees and deadlines below are copied from each centre's own page, read on 2026-11-13. Centres set their own fees and often close registration before the official deadline. This list is not every centre in Japan: find the full list on chinesetest.cn.
Unofficial study site · every figure links to an official source
Japan is an exception to the worldwide 13 Dec 2026 start: the national organiser says HSK 3.0 starts in Japan with the January 2027 exams.
HSK Japan Committee (HSK日本実施委員会)
Nationwide — public venues in about 25 major cities
- Next sitting 13 Dec 2026 (written and speaking), applications 13 Oct – 13 Nov 2026.
- HSK 3.0 in Japan starts with the January 2027 exams; the January–March 2027 schedule is published.
- After the switch, written and speaking tests can still be applied for separately, and they are scored separately (not added together).
- 3.0 content, format, fees and times will be posted when ready (尚未确认 / not yet confirmed).
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| Written Level 1 / 2 / 3 | ¥3,850 / ¥5,060 / ¥6,600 |
| Written Level 4 / 5 / 6 | ¥7,920 / ¥9,900 / ¥11,550 |
| Speaking Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced | ¥6,050 / ¥7,150 / ¥8,250 |
Centre page · read 2026-11-13
Registering, step by step
- Register and book on chinesetest.cn, choosing the centre and format (paper or computer).
- Pay the centre the way its page says (most centres here use their own online shop, bank transfer or cash). The online status usually changes to “paid” only after the centre reconciles payments.
- Print the admission ticket and bring the same ID you registered with.
Good to know
- All fees include tax (current-format fees, in force since the May 2023 exam).
- Since the July 2025 exam, results and a PDF score notice are free online about one month after the exam; a mailed original costs ¥1,100.
- If you prepare with HSK 3.0 material for a 2026 sitting in Japan, check which version you are booking.
HSK fees in other countries → · How to find a test centre → · Official deadlines → · Speaking-test rules by country →
Frequently asked
When does HSK 3.0 start in Japan?
With the January 2027 exams, according to the HSK Japan Committee (notice updated 10 Nov 2026).
How much does the HSK cost in Japan?
Written: ¥3,850 (Level 1) to ¥11,550 (Level 6). Speaking: ¥6,050 to ¥8,250. Tax included.
Do I have to take written and speaking together in Japan?
No. The committee says they can still be applied for separately after the move to 3.0.
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Keep reading
Official sources
- HSK Japan Committee: moving to HSK 3.0 (from January 2027)
- HSK Japan Committee: fees and times
- HSK Japan Committee: test schedule
- CTI notice: HSK 3.0 officially launched worldwide on 13 Dec 2026 (dates and registration deadlines)
- Chinese Test Service (CTI): 2027 test calendar for HSK, HSK speaking, HSK 7–9, YCT and BCT
- Chinese Test Service Website: information for candidates (registration, refunds, results)
Checked 2026-11-13. HSK Sprint is an independent study service, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC / 语合中心), Chinese Testing International or the official HSK. All papers and audio are original. Always confirm details with chinesetest.cn and your test centre.