Alessandro
Letuelezioni
Ripetizioni e Tutoring di Lingua e Cultura Giapponese
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,091
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,276 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Francesca
Letuelezioni
Laureata magistrale a Ca' Foscari, offro lezioni di lingua e cultura giapponese dinamiche e personalizzate a partire da zero!
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Andrea
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni online di giapponese a persone di tutte le età, con corsi strutturati sulla persona e sulle singole esigenze
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
Kiki
Native (likely)FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese tutor in the UK providing online lessons for beginners to advanced learners
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$26/h
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Arsinoi
FindTutors
I am very passionate about the Japanese language and culture. Aiming my lessons at fellow enthousiasts.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Kinshing
FindTutors
Tutor on Japanese language, culture and history
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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$29/h
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Ellis
Native (likely)FindTutors
Since I used to teach Japanese at University and one to one at home, I am experienced tutor. I taught any levels of students.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Alicia
FindTutors
Teacher of Japanese Learn to speak like a native
- Upper intermediate (B2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Emily
FindTutors
I am a 19 year old, very excited to be able to help on anyone’s journey towards learning Japanese.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Taro
Native (likely)FindTutors
I am a patient, enthusiastic, and culturally sensitive tutor with a passion for language learning and teaching. Having studied bot
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Abigail
FindTutors
I’m a friendly and patient tutor who enjoys helping others learn Japanese in an easy and fun way. My lessons are aimed at beginner
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Jun
Native (likely)FindTutors
I get a lot of gratification for supporting students from overseas that are interested in Japan and Japanese!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Yoko
Native (likely)FindTutors
Would you like to talk with a Japanese subtitler/translator?
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$26/h
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Tin
FindTutors
Maths, Science, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean to adults. Online Classes only. Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Civil Engineering.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Andrea
Tusclasesparticulares
Graduada ofrece clases de japonés en nivel inicial para niños y adultos
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
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Tamotsu
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
En poco tiempo, adquirirás un japonés válido para los negocios
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Business
$40/h
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Thony
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés, enfocado en la comunicación real. Enseño todos los niveles (N5-N1), adaptándome al objetivo del estudiante
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$9.08/h
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Kimi
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés online
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
Diego
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Inglés, Francés, Italiano y Japonés
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$9.08/h
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Elena
Voscours
Étudiante en LLCE japonais à l’université de Strasbourg, et voulant devenir professeure je cherche un moyen de m’exercer.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
Nakasone
Native (likely)Voscours
Prof à domicile donne des cours de japonais
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$17/h
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Nao
Native (likely)Voscours
Cours de japonais pour le débutant
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Anais
Voscours
Vous aider à apprendre les bases du Japonais !
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
Paul
Voscours
Professeur de Langues : Anglais, Espagnol et Japonais
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,846 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 4,190 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,091 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,635 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 30, 2026
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