Haruka
Apprentus
Fun and Easy Japanese Nihongo lesson with Native Haruka
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
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.
Iuliia
italki · Russia
💮 Trust Your Japanese with Iuliia-sensei ﾆｬｯ(ฅ•ω•ฅ)♡
- Fluent (C2)
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
『Chi’s
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginner & advanced Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (670)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Larissa
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de japonês on-line, aulas interativas, tarefas extras e mentoria 24h!
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Portuguese
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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$11/h
Book on Suasaulasparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Gezhi M.
Preply · China
🧙♂️My Teaching Style🧙♀️
- Advanced (C1)
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 4.9 (9)
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- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Laina
Classgap · United Kingdom
Discover Fluency: Expert English Tutor with Global Experience
- Intermediate (B1)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$36/h
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Jung Teacher
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
韓国語フリートーク！初級から上級までレベルに合わせて対応します！
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Makiko
Apprentus
Japanese lessons with a native speaker – Beginners, travelers, and advanced conversation
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
YunLiu
italki · Taiwan
| 陪你學日語(JLPT) | 中文 | 陪你: 能說、敢說、多說 |
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Teacher Atie
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
700+ hours teaching
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (663)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Ai
Native (likely)FindTutors
10+years experience | Fun, personalised lessons for long term success
- Native (likely)
- 14 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$40/h
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Anh Tai T.
Preply · Ukraine
Learn Japanese Your Way: Basics, JLPT Preparation, Speaking Practice & Real-Life Japan Tips—Taught in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Vietnamese!
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +3
- ★ 5.0 (8)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Laura
Classgap · Italy
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Italian +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
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Yanina Yu
Cafetalk · China
✩全員にお勧め✩中国語に少し興味があるが、本当に自分に 向いているかどうかと不安の方・講師との相性チェック等にお勧めします
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Daniel
Apprentus
Japanese language classes with a teacher who has experience as a translator.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Tai
italki · China
10years experience in Chinese⇔Japanese translation
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Miko
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (657)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$49/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Sergio
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés para todos los niveles!
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Ahsan R.
Preply · Pakistan
Certified and Experienced Japanese Language Tutor with clear English pronounciation
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Urdu +3
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Yan
Classgap · China
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
Yujin.J
Cafetalk · South Korea
한국어 설명이 완벽히 가능한 강사와 함께, 틀려도 부담 없이 시작하는 맞춤형 프리토킹 수업!!
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Yukari
Apprentus
Fun Kids' Right-Brain Japanese, Fun Conversation, JLPT, Workplace & Caregiving🌸 Level Up with a Certified Teacher!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
蔣老师
AmazingTalker · China
入门，考级，留学，商务，会話|フリートーク|趣味
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (612)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Eri
Tusclasesparticulares
NUEVAS Clases GRUPAL de nivel cero empieza de septiembre 2026
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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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