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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

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

Tomomi Y.

Tomomi Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

1,300+ Lessons Taught 🌸 Turn the Japanese You Know into Japanese You Can Speak! Build real speaking confidence in as little as 6 months ✨ Beginners, Travel & J…

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (24)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Makiko F.

Makiko F.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🔰🎖️ Japanese for Complete Beginners⭕️ Step-by-Step & Fun Conversation🌸 ⚫︎Natural Japanese through conversation⚫︎JLPT N2/N3 support⚫︎ Friendly, patient lessons…

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (24)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mariko L.

Mariko L.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

👑 PROFESSIONAL language instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience 🥇 TOP-RATED in student satisfaction at major Japanese company ❤️ Full support in F…

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (24)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
憲昭 岡.

憲昭 岡.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🏆 [Ranked #4 in Japan] Professional AI Japanese Language Trainer 💼 Expert in Business Interviews & JLPT N1/N2 Success! 🎯 🚀 IT/NLP Patent Holder: Mastering Japa…

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (22)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Momoe K.

Momoe K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's have fun learning Japanese! We also use "Minna no Nihongo" to provide beginner to intermediate level lessons and help with JLPT preparation.

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish
★ 5.0 (22)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ichigaku I.

Ichigaku I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

From learning Hiragana to preparing for JLPT N1 — I can help you at any level!

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (21)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Yoshihisa T.

Yoshihisa T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎌 Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N2–N4 Specialist Licensed & nationally certified. From JLPT prep to daily conversation or absolute zero — clear explanation…

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (20)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kentaro N.

Kentaro N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Speak Japanese with Confidence | Patient Tutor for Adults, Conversation & JLPT N5–N3

Native
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Neo F.

Neo F.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (16)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ayano I.

Ayano I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎯 JLPT N5–N3 | Personalized Study Plans & Practical Japanese

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ryunosuke M.

Ryunosuke M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2

Native
9 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kanoko F.

Kanoko F.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

7 yrs of exp🎀 Qualified🎀 JLPT(N5-N1)🎀 Conversation skill up🎀

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Juri T.

Juri T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸Start Learning Japanese from Zero🌸 | English OK 🔤 🗣️ Gentle, Fun & Easy-to-Follow Conversation Lessons 📘 JLPT N3–N5

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

Fumiya M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners to JLPT N3 and Business

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 4.7 (15)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Masaru M.

Masaru M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Moeko N.

Moeko N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Licensed Japanese Teacher (Japan & U.S.) | 8+ Years Experience | Beginners to JLPT N2 | Fun & Motivating Lessons

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rumi C.

Rumi C.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Active Japanese School Teacher (2,000+ lessons) 🏆 | EN/KR OK! | Beginners Welcome 🌸 |Custom Roadmap & Vocab Book 🎯 | JLPT N5, N4 ✍️

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 4.9 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

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

Risa M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Real-Life Japanese, Taught with Care | Beginners to JLPT | Online Specialist

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aoi T.

Aoi T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

I have experience teaching Japanese to international students! Let's learn Japanese at your own pace, whether it's for JLPT, business Japanese, or everyday con…

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
みちる 森.

みちる 森.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Fun Japanese Lessons | Conversation & JLPT Prep | Support Available in Korean

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chie N.

Chie N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Not seeing progress in your studies? Speak more with customized lessons 🌸 Travel, daily conversation, JLPT & customer service Japanese 👩🏻‍🏫 Fun, practical less…

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Sena S.

Sena S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Tutor with Chinese & English Support | Conversation & JLPT

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Natsuho H.

Natsuho H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Speak Natural&Confident Japanese!🇯🇵|Pharmacist & Asakusa Tour Guide|Business,JLPT&Everyday Japanese|English Support|Beginners Welcome🔰💛

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
明子 中.

明子 中.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's work hard together to pass the JLPT N3 and N2 exams! Fun lessons.

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep

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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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