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Japanese tutors for the JLPT

1,367 of the 6,710 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$31/h
Median / hour
$19–$42
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,367
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,367 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Annie

Annie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

一緒に日本語を話しましょう!

Native
15 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (7,383)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Demon

Demon

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

😍Through TV Shows😍

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (4,735)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mari

Mari

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (3,997)
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mika M.

Mika M.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years

Native (likely)
18 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,128)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Kanako S

Kanako S

JapanNative (likely)

LanguaTalk · Japan

Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep

Native (likely)
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (404)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kohei M.

Kohei M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Ph.D. Student in Mathematics | 7 Years of Experience Teaching Japanese | JLPT, MEXT, EJU Preparation

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (97)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Marina

Marina

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Linus

Linus

Apprentus

Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic

Intermediate (B1)
Not listed
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kyoko. I

Kyoko. I

JapanNative

Cafetalk · 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
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$1.90/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Mutsumi

Mutsumi

Native

Tutor Hunt

I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.

Native
30 years teaching
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Susan Y.

Susan Y.

Canada

Classgap · Canada

Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
Language degree
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ejderha

Ejderha

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online

Native
25 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +7
★ 5.0 (6,189)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
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JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Basic~Business|10 years ex

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (4,579)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Eiji

Eiji

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,784)
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
MASAHIDE F.

MASAHIDE F.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson

Native (likely)
1,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (428)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aya A.

Aya A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Certified Tutor 🥇 Many JLPT Success Stories 📝 A Curriculum That Guarantees You Can Speak Japanese 🇯🇵👩‍🏫✨ English OK / Beginners Welcome 🙌 / JLPT Preparation ⚪︎

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (96)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
anegawa

anegawa

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを弱める練習(中国語母語話者)、イントネーショ…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Riki

Riki

Native

Apprentus

Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Atsushi

Atsushi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMを修了。子供から大人まで日本語を教えることができ、一人一人に適したレッスンを行うことができます。

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4,595)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
KAZU

KAZU

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

初級文法|JLPT|中上級会話

Native
8 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (4,253)
Not shown

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,301)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Seiko D.

Seiko D.

Native

Wyzant

Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.

Native
500+ hours taught
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (191)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Exam prep
Ricky S.

Ricky S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

✅JLPT |🎬 Film translation |3,000+ Lessons — Let’s Reach Your Goal Together

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (73)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,154 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,154$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,491$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker954$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk735$12$7.58–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo260from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap73$23$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant33$52$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6447 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4650 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1797 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2154 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1489 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 954 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.58 and $15, 734 tutors
Classgap
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 73 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,392 / 6,710
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,710
  • ChinaChina150 / 6,710
  • South KoreaSouth Korea75 / 6,710
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,710
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,710
  • PhilippinesPhilippines19 / 6,710
  • ItalyItaly18 / 6,710

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 1,367 Japanese tutors for the JLPT, the median price is $31 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 1,367 Japanese tutors for the JLPT on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 6,447 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

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 October 8, 2026

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