June
Verbling · Canada
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (298)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
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6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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
6,828
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,833 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Shigekazu
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Corsi di lingua giapponese da principiante ad avanzato
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$21/h
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Denys K.
Preply · Ukraine
Japanese for Beginners | 6 Years Helping Students Start from Zero
- Advanced (C1)
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Russian +3
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Giorgia B.
Classgap · Italy
Japanese clases in a dynamic and interactive way. Let have fun learning!
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- Italian +2
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$28/h
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Rui
Apprentus
🇯🇵 中級日本語 Intermediate Japanese for non native speakers
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Cheng Qing
Cafetalk · China
たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$1.89/h
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Oscar
Tutor Hunt
Hello! I`ve just graduated from the University of Manchester studying German and Japanese and I am looking for students who wish to learn either of those…
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Teacher Apple
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,472)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Mika M.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years
- Native (likely)
- 18 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,128)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
Sheida
italki · Iran
JLPT-Certified Japanese Language Instructor
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Persian +2
- ★ 5.0 (637)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Aldo
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés desde cero!
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Not shown
- Beginners
$6.73/h
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Ricardo H.
Preply
Unlock the World of Japanese: Fun, Effective, and Personalized Lessons Await!
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Megumi
Classgap · Spain
- Basic (A2)
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Anna
NativeApprentus
Speak English with Confidence - Conversation Classes
- Native
- Not listed
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
ris
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,027)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Lydia T.
Wyzant
9+ Years Language Teaching Experience, Kids and Adults
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- 9 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (849)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
zhangjin
italki · China
拥有超过十三年对外汉语教学经验！
- Fluent (C2)
- 13 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (625)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Ruben
Tusclasesparticulares
PROFESOR DE JAPONÉS DIPLOMADO CON AÑOS DE EXPERIENCIA MUY ECONÓMICO
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (40)
- Not shown
$20/h
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Klara F.
Preply · Croatia
Japanese language and culture in a casual way ✌
- Advanced (C1)
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Croatian +2
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Rubén
Classgap · Spain
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 yrs · 11 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 4.9 (11)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Khamida
Apprentus
Japanese for serious learners. Both students and workers are welcome!
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Xenia.Y
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Top teacher for Bilinguals
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,966)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$63/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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 $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan4,462 / 6,828- Taiwan166 / 6,828
- China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828- Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
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.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $8.42 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,995 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 6,828 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,150 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
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Updated November 12, 2026
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