Marharyta W.
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese Tutor Directly from Japan.
- Not listed
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
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- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,015 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Xinran
Classgap · China
7 years of language teaching, children, adults, spoken Chinese, examination
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Un.Jin
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国語の文法を教えるレッスンです。
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Minami
Apprentus
Beginner Japanese🌸 Learn with an Experienced Native Tutor
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Learn
italki · China
Fluent in Japanese English and Chinese, with over 8 years of teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 37 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Fujiwara
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Customized from zero to goal
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (787)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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Raquel
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés para todos los niveles y preparación del Noken
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (17)
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$28/h
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Danyelle M.
Preply · United States
Japanese certificate from Temple University with tutoring experience. Learn the fun way!
- Basic (A2)
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
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- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
John
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
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LIN Chinese Japanese
NativeCafetalk · China
「正しく読めている？」を一緒に確認。声調・発音・ 流暢さをチェックして、自然な中国語を目指しましょう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Alexandre
Apprentus
Private French/Japanese/English lessons for everyone
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Tabia
italki · United States
Easy Going 🌸 Japanese Conversation Partner 🌸 Early Childhood Teacher
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
The
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
No vocab🎈No grammar🎈
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (751)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Minako
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés On-line. Profesionalidad, experiencia y eficacia
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (15)
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$34/h
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David B.
Preply · Venezuela
Venezuelan N1 tutor in Tokyo. I learned Japanese from zero as an adult — I'll show you exactly how, with a clear JLPT path and real Japanese media.
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Damian
Classgap · Mexico
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$24/h
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Mikiko.K
Cafetalk · Japan
何でも話して！何でも聞くよ！でも、その中で、役立つフレーズはしっかりアドバイス＆練習。
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +10
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.18/h
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Rinko
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Pikarika
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
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Hyekyeong
AmazingTalker · South Korea
💓JLPT N1 💓Academy instructor
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (707)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Jennifer
FindTutors
🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
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Leon C.
Preply · Colombia
Japanese for everyone: from the classroom to real life
- Advanced (C1)
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 4.9 (11)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Daniel
Classgap · Italy
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Italian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Hyun
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
瞬発的にアウトプット!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
- Taiwan151 / 5,560
- China120 / 5,560
- South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560- United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $11 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.65 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,545 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 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 September 29, 2026
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