Tomoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Industrial Design and I am a native Japanese speaker.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13,363)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
3,332 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $21 at the median, across the 3,332 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $15 and $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.91. Native speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$21/h
Median / hour
$15–$29
Typical range
$1.91
Trial lesson
3,332
on 12 platforms
Top-rated Japanese tutors · September 2026
Picked from 3,332 tutors on 12 platforms by what students say, teaching experience and qualifications. No platform gets more than 3 places, and nobody pays to be here. How we pick
Chie
Verbling · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,415) · 2,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
$27/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Riku Y.
Preply · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (141) · 6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
$60/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Haruka K.
Preply · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (92) · 2 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
$61/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
Kazumasa U.
Wyzant
★ 5.0 (4,939) · 10,000+ hours taught · Usually within an hour
Miyu
AmazingTalker · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,778) · 10,000+ lessons
$32/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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AmazingTalker · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,571) · 5,000+ lessons
$36/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shinsuke H.
Wyzant
★ 5.0 (3,822) · 5,000+ hours taught
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AmazingTalker · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (3,204) · 5,000+ lessons
$32/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Kazuko
Verbling · United States
Native · ★ 5.0 (1,808) · 2,000+ lessons
$30/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sayaka M.
Wyzant
★ 5.0 (1,678) · 5,000+ hours taught · Usually within an hour
Compare Japanese tutors
3,125 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Kazumasa U.
Wyzant
Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!
- Not listed
- 10,000+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (4,939)
- Usually within an hour
Top
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4,571)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Mari
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,990)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kanako S
LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (404)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Masako
NativeClassgap · Japan
I love learning other languages and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world exchanging the culture. I have over 25 years' experience in teaching la…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (414)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Yuya I.
NativePreply · Japan
👑 No.1-rated Japanese Teacher on Preply 👑 | 5+ Years Experience | 5000+ Hours Taught | Hundreds of Satisfied Students. (For adults only 18+)
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (258)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Meg
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de japonés profesora nativa tanto presencial como ONLINE
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (76)
- Not shown
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tamayo
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ikuyo
Tutor Hunt
I am a Japanese Teacher at a British boarding school and a specialized college catering to individuals with special educational needs.
- Not listed
- 1,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Usually within a few hours
- Kids
Miho
Apprentus
Online japanese lesson available. いっしょに日本語を勉強しましょう!!
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Kyoko. I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kohei
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have reviewed the introduction. Here is the revised version that adheres to the provided criteria.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13,741)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,236)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Shinsuke H.
Wyzant
Experienced Japanese Tutor
- Not listed
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,822)
- Usually within a few hours
Eiji
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,777)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Norah A
LanguaTalk · Japan
Certified tutor with over 3,000 lessons of experience, All are welcome!
- Not listed
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (234)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Alberto
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hello everyone!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (198)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Hiro W.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Coach | 25+ Yrs Exp. | Business & Conversation
- Native
- 25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (178)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Megumi
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés con la profesora nativa 18 años de experiencia
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (73)
- Not shown
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 20% Tutor|Highly Retained👍10 yrs in education🌸Led hiring & training at a major JP corp💻
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Rieko
Tutor Hunt
I am a native Japanese speaker raised in Tokyo and moved to England ten years ago to settle down with my family.
- Not listed
- 1,000+ hours taught
- Language degree
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Kids
Kiyoe
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
HIROMI.CH
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 694 | $26 | $19–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 261 | $11 | $7.65–$14 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| italki | 186 | $16 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $29, 3090 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $15 and $31, 1356 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1734 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$26Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 694 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $14, 260 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 186 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan1,586 / 3,332
Taiwan28 / 3,332
China26 / 3,332
South Korea25 / 3,332- United States16 / 3,332
Spain12 / 3,332
Hong Kong SAR China10 / 3,332
Brazil10 / 3,332
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,090 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $21 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.65 or less.
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 1,596 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.91. Trials are offered on Preply, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, Engoo, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 3,332 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, Engoo, and italki. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 tutors.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 28, 2026
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