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Japanese tutors for pronunciation

1,596 of the 6,828 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for pronunciation. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$29/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,596
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Momo

Momo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese with Fun, Energy, and Personalized Guidance

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (542)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kimi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

リラックスして、楽しく、たくさん話しましょう!生徒のレベル、目標に合わせたレッスンをします。

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (518)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miho

Miho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【中~上級者向け】日本語での対話を通じてあなたの人生を豊かにします| 生活会話レッスン▸ビジネス会話レッスン▸プレミアムレッスン(日本語ライフカウンセリング) | 講師経験が豊富&海外移住の経験もあり

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (517)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Celine

Celine

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (480)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ken

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Absolute beginners are welcome!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (466)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ayako

Ayako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese. Connect with Japan — and the World. 🌏

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (462)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Crystal

Crystal

China

italki · China

15+ years’ experience training pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency for clear, natural speech.

Fluent (C2)
14 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (455)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Urumi

Urumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Real conversation & pronunciation — Japanese lessons from a tutor trained by pro narrators🎤

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (446)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Masahiro

Masahiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have been teaching Japanese to foreign students at a Japanese high school for many years.

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (448)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

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

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced teacher, with fun, enthusiastic lessons!

Native
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (440)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sumito

Sumito

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently accepting new students of all levels😊 #Stand with all the innocent ppl in 🇺🇦🇵🇸

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (440)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Michiru

Michiru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

今年の夏は高野山(こうやさん)へ旅行しました。宿坊(しょくぼう)というお寺に泊まって、精進料理(しょうじんりょうり)を食べ巻いた。

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (434)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Japanese

Japanese

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【Japanese with Shun】Professional Teacher

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (399)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mariko

Mariko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (395)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
美和Miwa

美和Miwa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak natural Japanese with confidence! Improve your pronunciation & pitch accent 😊

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (397)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

Junko

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

■ビジネス日本語ではHR企業の経験や化粧品業界のセールスsectionマネージャーの経験を活かし面接対策、応募書類等の添削などを行っております!

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (392)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

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

Kenya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏆 Top 1% Teacher|✅ Certified|🧑🏻‍🏫 10 Years of Experience|👥 Group Lesson|🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly

Native
18 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (398)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chu

Chu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese native | Korean fluent | From beginner to advanced, clear lessons

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (387)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mary

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

Certified TCSOL teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (382)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ayu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn NIHONGO with AYU ! - Certified Japanese Teacher( Professeur certifié de japonais ) -

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (371)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kizuku

Kizuku

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏆Awarded TOP 1% Japanese tutor on Italki ★14 YEARS OF EXP ★CERTIFIED PRO TEACHER ★VERY PATIENT

Native
14 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (364)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hina

Hina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

3 years teaching experience! Very friendly tutor :) 明(あか)るい雰囲気(ふんいき)のレッスンで楽(たの)しく練習(れんしゅう)をしましょう!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (355)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rena

Rena

JapanNative

italki · Japan

⭐You can start From Scratch!⭐Top1% tutor⭐ JLPT / KIDS / Teach in English, Russian, Spanish

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 5.0 (359)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rikito

JapanNative

italki · Japan

りきと🎬Japanese School Teacher Experience✅Experience in film Translation🗣️JLPT📕Grammar

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (372)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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 1,596 Japanese tutors for pronunciation, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.

We list 1,596 Japanese tutors for pronunciation 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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