Alexander
Apprentus
Japanese and Spanish tutor online! Come and join this very beautiful journey of leaning new languages!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Page language: English
5,155 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,155 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
5,155
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
38 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Kanae
Apprentus
Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kurt
Apprentus
Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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
Alexandre
Apprentus
Private French/Japanese/English lessons for everyone
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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
Book with SpeakDuo
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Haruka
Apprentus
Fun and Easy Japanese Nihongo lesson with Native Haruka
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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
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
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
Masa
Apprentus
Business & Practical Japanese | Native Tutor, Former University Professor (Japan)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
Kaede
Apprentus
Casual Japanese Conversation Practice (N4 and above)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Nagomi
Apprentus
Japanese learning class for conversation and grammar!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mika
Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Kids & Adults | Beginner to Advanced
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 746 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 38 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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, 4913 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2843 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2070 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 746 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 $45, 38 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
Japan3,026 / 5,155
Taiwan150 / 5,155
China116 / 5,155
South Korea63 / 5,155
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,155
United States30 / 5,155
Philippines14 / 5,155
Spain12 / 5,155
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,913 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,083 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,155 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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.
Not yet. SpeakDuo is building 1:1 lessons with hand-picked teachers at fair prices; join the waitlist on this page to hear first. Meanwhile, you can practise speaking for free in SpeakDuo's live group conversations.
Teach on SpeakDuo
SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal