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Japanese tutors for kids

1,655 of the 6,828 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for kids. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$32/h
Median / hour
$22–$44
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,655
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Eriko

Eriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese lesson for Kids 🐻🐰Embark on a Japanese learning adventure with your teacher 👩‍✈️✈️

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $10
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Mariko

Mariko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

10+ years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels

Native
10 yrs · 3 lessons
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$25/h
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Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
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Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $5.00
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Midori

Midori

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

資格を持った日本語教師です。目標を達成するために一緒に楽しく学びましょう。

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$16/h
Trial $10
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Pikarika

Pikarika

Japan

italki · Japan

会話レッスン、子どものための日本語レッスン、介護の日本語が専門です

Fluent (C2)
2 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$15/h
Trial $7.00
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Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience

Native
10 years teaching
Language degree
English +2
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$18/h
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Mai.

Mai.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

8+ years of experience | Beginners | Conversation | Minna no Nihongo

Native
9 yrs · 1 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$23/h
Trial $5.00
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Isabella

Isabella

Australia

italki · Australia

Qualified English, Italian and Japanese Teacher with over 25 Years of Teaching Experience

Fluent (C2)
25 years teaching
CELTA
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$60/h
Trial $13
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Maya

Maya

United States

italki · United States

Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N1 | Structured Japanese Courses for Beginners, Kids & Adults 🌸

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$50/h
Trial $15
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Kay

Kay

JapanNative

italki · Japan

有資格12年以上の教授経験🌸Kay先生と一緒に、日本語をもっと楽しみませんか？🌸

Native
12 years teaching
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$35/h
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Shuka

Shuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

US-based Japanese tutor 🇺🇸 | Friendly, supportive lessons for all levels ✨

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$18/h
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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

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 1,655 Japanese tutors for kids, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $22 and $44.

We list 1,655 Japanese tutors for kids 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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