Yumi
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker with a passion for teaching and sharing Japanese culture.
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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.
Yat
FindTutors
Here is a self-description for you: As a native Cantonese speaker, I'm also fluent in Japanese, English, and Mandarin.
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Mioko
FindTutors
Would love to talk about Japan in Japanese!
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Yoshi
FindTutors
I give conversation lessons tailored to your level, learning needs and your interests!
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$13/h
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Riko
FindTutors
I volunteered in a Japanese class for international students at university. I would like to help you learn Japanese while enjo
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Jumpei
FindTutors
Have you ever experienced the most approachable and friendly Japanese lesson with a native speaker? That is literally me!
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Nicolás
Tusclasesparticulares
Inglés niveles A1 y A2
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$15/h
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Yoshiko
Tusclasesparticulares
Tutora japonesa🇯🇵|Español & English OK！| Todos los niveles👍|Materiales didácticos originales📚
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$23/h
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Moe
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Empezemos el viaje del japonés y aprende el idioma real como un nativo!
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$23/h
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Hironori
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés nativo para todos los niveles(principiante, intermedio, y avanzado)
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$17/h
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Yuna
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de Japonés nativa. Me encantaria enseñar a personas interesadas en la cultura y el idioma Japonés.
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Yu
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Aprende Japonés FÁCIL con Profesora Nativa!
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$23/h
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Jenhiffer
Tusclasesparticulares
Empieza a aprender japonés de manera práctica y amigable
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$10/h
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Ariadna
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés para principiantes. Enseñamos a escribir y hablar ! ( Estudiar JLPT N5, N4 es posible) Totalmente adaptado a ti
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$19/h
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Ismail
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés de nivel N5 y N4 online
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$11/h
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Daniela
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE JAPONÉS PERSONALIZADAS - ONLINE
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$15/h
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Julia
Tusclasesparticulares
Estoy certificada del curso de enseñanza japonesa y tengo experiencia de enseñar Japones por un año. Mi clase sería online.
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Maiko
Letuelezioni
Lezione di giapponese online e visita
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Ada
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di lingua giapponese con laurea triennale, certificazione JLPT livello N2, esperienza di studio di 5 mesi e di tirocinio di 6 mesi in Giappone
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Nakaba
Letuelezioni
Insegnante madre lingua Giapponese. Con online, lezione privato
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Arianna
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese
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$28/h
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Leandro
Letuelezioni
Lezioni online di Giapponese - preparazione esame JLPT
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$11/h
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Anna
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di giapponese con 3 anni di esperienza
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$23/h
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Claudia
Letuelezioni
Impariamo insieme il Giapponese!
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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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