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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,710 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
6,710
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Kiyomi

Kiyomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese language teacher and manga creator

Native
10,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +6
★ 5.0 (4,303)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Isabel

Isabel

Mexico

AmazingTalker · Mexico

👑English Language Aspects.

Intermediate (B1)
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (228)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ケン ア.

ケン ア.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Speaker of Japanese, English, Spanish with various experiences, 28824 hours(face-to-face classes), 1184 hours(online distance learning). Japanese classes only.

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (74)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aldo

Aldo

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés desde cero!

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Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (41)
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  • Beginners
Kyoko. I

Kyoko. I

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
$1.90/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Muzamil

Muzamil

Pakistan

Classgap · Pakistan

Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step

Intermediate (B1)
1 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)

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Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

📩 Not sure where to start? Message me and I’ll help you choose the best lesson.

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (2,965)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chinatsu

Chinatsu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (40)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Marina

Marina

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (33)
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  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Tarun S.

Tarun S.

India

Preply · India

Certified tutor taking all responsibilities for your course with guarantee

Advanced (C1)
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Hindi +1
★ 4.7 (37)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayano Nakayabu

Ayano Nakayabu

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

気軽にお話ししましょう!言葉に詰まっても全然大丈夫です。チャットを使いながら単語や表現を紹介していきます。

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
John

John

Colombia

Classgap · Colombia

Intermediate (B1)
1 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$6.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Ryoko

Ryoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2,165)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

Eacademy.prof

Voscours

Cours de japonais en ligne | Apprenez pas à pas avec une méthode adaptée

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (30)
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Teaches A1–C2

$6.71/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)
Yoshiyuki I.

Yoshiyuki I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

It's okay to be scared of speaking Japanese and to lack confidence! (I totally get that feeling.) 😅

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (30)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Choco

Choco

China

AmazingTalker · China

Business|Adults|HSK

Fluent (C2)
29 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Masumi_

Masumi_

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Speak in Japanese as if you were chatting with a friend!

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$4.42/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Naoto

Naoto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,880)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miguel

Miguel

Tusclasesparticulares

3 años de experiencia viviendo en Japón, descuento para grupos

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (29)
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Nao

Nao

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 JLT 420h |business

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (23)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuya I.

Yuya I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

English or Japanese, no problem! Beginners welcome! Let's learn together step by step in a relaxed class.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (18)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mizuki F

Mizuki F

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

教科書の日本語から一歩先へ。自分のことを日本語で自由に話してみませんか?

Native
10 yrs · 43 lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

YUKA

YUKA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,141)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Kyoh T.

Kyoh T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,154 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
italki2,154$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,491$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker954$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk735$12$7.58–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo260from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap73$23$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant33$52$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 6447 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4650 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1797 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2154 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1489 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 954 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.58 and $15, 734 tutors
Classgap
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 73 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,392 / 6,710
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,710
  • ChinaChina150 / 6,710
  • South KoreaSouth Korea75 / 6,710
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,710
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,710
  • PhilippinesPhilippines19 / 6,710
  • ItalyItaly18 / 6,710

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,447 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.58 or less.

Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,911 native speakers.

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 track 6,710 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,154 tutors.

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 October 8, 2026

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