Overview
The Takken exam (宅地建物取引士資格試験) is Japan's national qualification test for real estate transaction agents. It is run once a year by the Real Estate Transaction Promotion Center (RETIO), and each prefecture handles applications and test venues for its own residents. Takken is the common short name used by candidates.
Who can apply
There is no eligibility requirement. Prefectural guides for the FY2026 exam state that anyone may apply.
Exam pattern
The FY2026 exam is held on one day. Candidates who completed the registered training course (登録講習) start 10 minutes later, at 1:10 pm. The prefectural pages read for this review do not give the question format or the exemption rules, so check RETIO for them.
| Item | FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Exam day | Sunday, 18 October 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Registered training completers | Start at 1:10 pm |
Marking and results
For FY2026, results are scheduled for Wednesday, 25 November 2026. Check RETIO's announcement for the pass criteria used that year.
Important dates
Application, internet: 1 July to 31 July 2026.
Application, post: 1 July to 15 July 2026 (postmark).
Exam: 18 October 2026.
Results: 25 November 2026.
The FY2026 application window has closed. Candidates for the next cycle should watch RETIO and their prefecture's page for the new schedule.
Fees
For FY2026, the exam fee is 8,200 yen.
How to apply
Applications for FY2026 were taken online (to 31 July 2026) or by post (to 15 July 2026, postmark). Prefectural pages point candidates to RETIO for details and payment. The test venue is arranged per prefecture; for example, the Aomori venue was Aomori University.
Preparation tips
Download the official guide for your prefecture early, because the application window is only a few weeks long.
Practise within the two-hour time limit.
If you have completed the registered training course, note that you start at 1:10 pm. Look at the course details on RETIO before applying.
Do I need a degree or work experience to take the exam?
No. Prefectural guides for FY2026 state there is no eligibility restriction.
How much is the fee?
For FY2026, the fee is 8,200 yen.