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Japanese tutors for the JLPT

1,395 of the 6,828 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
1,395
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Kenta

Kenta

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Practical Japanese for Study, Work & Life in Japan 日本で学ぶ・働く・暮らすための実践的な日本語

Native
8 lessons
Other certificate
English +3
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence

Native
10 yrs · 14 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Masatoshi

Masatoshi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

プロ講師|17年のエンジニア経験×教員免許|ビジネス日本語・敬語・面接対策|JLPT N5〜N1・帰化準備

Native
13 lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +6
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's learn in a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia

Native
11 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

UK-based experienced teacher — personalised English-medium lessons, clear grammar, real confidence.

Native
13 yrs · 2 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Ryota

Ryota

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【旅行会話✈️JLPT試験対策💬日本語面接👔】 🌟資格保持の講師による徹底レッスン!!🌟

Native
4 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

shizuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎖️資格を持った日本語教師で10年以上の経験があります👩🏻‍🏫

Native
10 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
よしかわ

よしかわ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

アニメ・漫画が好きな方、そして一般的な日本語学習の方、どちらも大歓迎です。

Native
2 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
yukari.t

yukari.t

JapanNative

italki · Japan

8年以上の教師経験。韓国と台湾、オンラインで日本語教師をしました。JLPTが好きです^^

Native
8 years teaching
Professional teacher
Korean
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Miyuki

Miyuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇫🇷FR/EN OK. Certified Teacher. Turn your JLPT knowledge into real Fluency & Confidence! 🗣️✨

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
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JapanNative

italki · Japan

Nothing will start unless you take the first step!

Native
18 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience

Native
5 yrs · 5 lessons
None listed
Korean +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yusaku

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Proven JLPT Strategies & Natural Conversation! 🎯 M.Ed. & Psychology Pro 🤝 Certified Teacher

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Native Japanese Tutor / 海外在住20年以上・英会講師

Native
5 yrs · 35 lessons
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
NAOKO.S

NAOKO.S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🟡ビジネス日本語のプロフェッショナル🟡JLPT合格対策🟡大学のマナー講師🟡就職の面接対策🟡ラグジュアリーブランドで10年間サービストレーナー経験

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
ヒロシ

ヒロシ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教師の2種の資格を持つネイティブ講師。JLPT指導コースも修了。日本語ビギナーからJLPT指導まで幅広く、あなたのスタイルに合わせて楽しく教えます。

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたの「日本語でしたいこと」を全力サポート! 明るく楽しくポジティブなレッスンで、会話表現と文化を学びながら日本語を自分の言葉に🌸レッスン時間の調整可能です!ご相談ください😊

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Naoko

Naoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2

Native
3 yrs · 4 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mariko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner-friendly and Easy to understand Lesson

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Misae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPTN5–N3 & Beginner Conversation Specialist|Certified Japanese Teacher|Speak Naturally Step by Step

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Imai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT, Intermediate course. Certified teacher with 3400hours.

Native
22 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 1,395 Japanese tutors for the JLPT, the median price is $31 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 1,395 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 6,560 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 November 12, 2026

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