VIJU
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Conversation | Basics
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
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Page language: English
6,182 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,182 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
6,182
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,908 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Giulio
Letuelezioni
IMPARA CON METODO (E SENZA SBADIGLI): INGLESE E GIAPPONESE CON GIULIO
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$17/h
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Thalia
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Intermediate (B1)
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Junna
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor who is offering Japanese lessons in both Japanese and English for children and adults
- Not listed
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- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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- Kids
$33/h
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Yuki
AmazingTalker · Japan
5-Language Lessons
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Matt
FindTutors
Work, fun, school? Let me help you with your studies, whatever your goal may be.
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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キキ
AmazingTalker · Vietnam
Kinh doanh|Luyện phỏng vấn|Du lịch
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
- None listed
- Vietnamese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Federica
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni di lingua italiana, inglese, tedesca e giapponese
- Not listed
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$11/h
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Min
AmazingTalker · China
口說會話 | 發音糾正 | 教材｜旅遊
- Fluent (C2)
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Federica
Letuelezioni
Studentessa prossima alla laurea in Lingue(giapponese e tedesco) impartisce lezioni di lingua inglese, tedesco, giapponese
- Not listed
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$11/h
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Now
AmazingTalker · China
Daily &Biz &Travel Chinese
- Advanced (C1)
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Kaia
FindTutors
Language tutor. JLPT holder, with hands on experience in Japan
- Not listed
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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- Exam prep
$16/h
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Shin
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
- Advanced (C1)
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sofya
FindTutors
Learn Japanese from a Japanese specialist and Discover the Beauty of the Language and Culture!
- Not listed
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$29/h
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Hiroko
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 💬
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Souy
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
El idioma MÁS DELICIOSO del mundo
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.5 (1)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$23/h
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Hyunseo
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Daily Conversation
- Advanced (C1)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Francesca
Letuelezioni
Laureata in giapponese e inglese offre ripetizioni/lezioni di inglese
- Not listed
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- ★ 4.0 (1)
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$11/h
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Fan
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 JLPT N1 | Oral Chinese 🗣
- Fluent (C2)
- 45 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Kaiki
NativeFindTutors
Japanese lessons with a bilingual tutor from the University of Tokyo for adults and companies
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Business
Elaine
AmazingTalker · China
🎤 Interpreter | Oral Chinese 🗣
- Fluent (C2)
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Jhu
FindTutors
Learn Japanese Naturally, Confidently and at Your Pace!
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$26/h
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Jan
AmazingTalker · Philippines
AB Communication Arts graduate
- Intermediate (B1)
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 4.7 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Jhu
FindTutors
Learn Japanese Naturally, Confidently and at Your Pace
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$26/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,726 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 | 1,726 | $20 | $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, 5937 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4031 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1906 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1726 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
- Japan3,953 / 6,182
- Taiwan154 / 6,182
- China132 / 6,182
- South Korea69 / 6,182
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,182
United States34 / 6,182- Philippines16 / 6,182
Italy16 / 6,182
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,937 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 4,274 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 6,182 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,726 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 October 1, 2026
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