yokann
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (170)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/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
121 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Ville
italki · Finland
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Finnish +2
- ★ 5.0 (165)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Candy
italki · China
Language is a bridge to freedom.
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (165)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Qiuqiu
italki · China
PhD candidate🎈More than 5 years of teaching experience/博士課程に在学中🎈五年以上の教育経験
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (151)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Brittni
italki · United States
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (157)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Min
italki · South Korea
- Fluent (C2)
- 12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (134)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
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Grace
italki · Malaysia
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (133)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Cherry
italki · Myanmar (Burma)
Passionate Teacher Specializing in Burmese, Japanese (N5-N1 JLPT), and English
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Burmese +1
- ★ 5.0 (130)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
xiaofeng
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
demi
italki · China
★ ❝Chinese Japanese Teacher❞ with 14 years of experience, Beginners and travelers are available
- Fluent (C2)
- 14 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (103)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Anna
italki · Russia
Certified teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (93)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Gerald
italki · United Kingdom
☀️British 🇬🇧/ PGCE with QTS/ CELTA 👨🏼🏫 /IELTS/ TOEIC/ 10+ years 🧫 /🇯🇵 日本語 ☀︎
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (92)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Carlos
italki · Peru
¡Aprende español y japonés de forma divertida y efectiva con un profesor experimentado!
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (96)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Celine
italki · Germany
An FBI-inspired method to help you speak sooner
- Fluent (C2)
- 25 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (85)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$59/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $29
Aya
italki · China
7年教学经验 🍓 欢迎初学者 🌸 翻转课堂由你来说
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (82)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $29
Yan
italki · China
欢迎日语零基础的学生（Welcome pure Japanese beginners）
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Cathy
italki · Canada
Bilingual certified TESOL teacher
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (73)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Haylie
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Professional, experienced and passionate language teacher since 2018
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (61)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
FANEZHENG
italki · China
面对中国人，日语教学经验3年，面对日本人，中文教学9年
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Martynas
italki · Lithuania
Qualified teacher with 5 years of experience. Taught more than 5000 online classes.
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Lithuanian +5
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Wilfredo
italki · Peru
Tourist Guide in Spanish, Quechua and Japanese languages with more than 10 years of experience.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Max
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Mr. Pan
italki · Taiwan
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Liz
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Over 1000 lessons with 5★! Learn Cantonese/Japanese/English with me 🙆♀️
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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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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Updated November 12, 2026
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