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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.

Tomoe

Tomoe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese language teacher by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (359)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
OHAYO

OHAYO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Specialist for Absolute Beginners & Fun Conversational Lessons!

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (336)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ren

Ren

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'll make a special lesson note for you, no need to take notes during the class!

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (332)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

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

KIKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional guidance, without the ‘lesson’ feeling.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (330)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuta

Yuta

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's talk about Anime, travel, culture, politics and anythig!

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (320)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taka

Taka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Conversation | Grammar | Business Japanese | Keigo from Zero | Learn from the News | Interview Prep

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (318)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Kohei

Kohei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% of Japanese Tutors in 2022 🐅

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (325)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Penny賀

Penny賀

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

🌟Certificated TCSOL teacher with 8+ years over 3,900+ classes.🌟Help HSK, JLPT. 🌟Adults & kids.

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (324)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Sayuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's enjoy learning Japanese with me! 一起開心地學日文吧!私と一緒に日本語の勉強をしましょう😊

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (306)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Seiji

Seiji

JapanNative

italki · Japan

0基础小孩ok!

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (325)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lin

Lin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I love talking with people from all over the world🤩Let’s have fun learning Japanese together!

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (302)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eri

Eri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |1000+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (299)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sam

Sam

United Kingdom

italki · United Kingdom

Polyglot and TEFL-certified teacher with 6 years of teaching experience

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (305)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Giorgia

Giorgia

Italy

italki · Italy

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +2
★ 4.9 (312)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yukina

yukina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese with me!

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (288)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
TAD@Sound

TAD@Sound

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
30 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (301)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuuki

Yuuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Amiable teacher with 6 years of teaching experience

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (289)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
kaori

kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Relaxed & Supportive Native Japanese Teacher(Since 2017)|All Levels Welcome

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (277)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Riho

Riho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (267)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saori

Saori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (264)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ken

Ken

Canada

italki · Canada

5+ years of teaching experience and fully bilingual in Japanese and English

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (269)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saya_nihongo

Saya_nihongo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons

Native
2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (263)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (251)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nori

Nori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🍿Focused on making learning Japanese fun! Let's get started with me ,good listener and friendly.

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (245)
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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