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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 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–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,424
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,822 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Marion

Marion

Voscours

Ohayō! Si tu souhaites un accompagnement ludique dans ton apprentissage du japonais, tu es bien tombé!

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
French
No reviews yet
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$40/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)
Megumi

Megumi

Native (likely)

Voscours

Diplôme d'Architecture et journaliste artistique actif avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience donne des cours en ligne

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

$34/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)
Erika

Erika

Letuelezioni

Laureata in Lingue propone lezioni di GIAPPONESE online o in presenza a Brescia

Intermediate (B1)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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$17/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)
Anna

Anna

Letuelezioni

Offro ripetizioni per studenti delle medie, superiori ed universitari iscritti alla triennale dell'ISO "La Sapienza

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
None listed
Italian +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

$20/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)
Luca

Luca

Letuelezioni

Corso di lingua giapponese per tutti, qualsiasi livello

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New tutor
None listed
Italian
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$28/h
Free trial lesson
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Cristiano

Cristiano

Letuelezioni

Giapponese online con metodo comunicativo per parlare da subito!

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3 years teaching
None listed
Italian
No reviews yet
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$23/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)

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Sabrina

Sabrina

Letuelezioni

🎌 Ripetizioni di Giapponese – Tutti i livelli 🎌

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New tutor
None listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$17/h
Free trial lesson
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Cristiano

Cristiano

Letuelezioni

Laureato triennale in lingua giapponese offre panoramica iniziale sulla lingua

Not listed
New tutor
Language degree
Italian
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
$17/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)

Giacomo

Letuelezioni

Insegnante di lingua giapponese a tutti i livelli

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New tutor
None listed
Italian
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$23/h
Free trial lesson
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Valentina

Valentina

Letuelezioni

Per chi vuole esercitarsi nella conversazione in giapponese!

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New tutor
Language degree
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No reviews yet
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$17/h
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Bernadette

Bernadette

Letuelezioni

Preparazione per esame di giapponese (tutte le annualità di università)

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
Language degree
German
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

$15/h
Free trial lesson
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Charlaine

Charlaine

FindTutors

I am a patient person. I aim at people who wants to learn new languages.

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New tutor
None listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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$26/h
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Fria

Fria

FindTutors

Japanese Tutor providing lessons for children and adults

Advanced (C1) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
$12/h
Free trial lesson
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Miya

Miya

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Want to speak Japanese naturally and confidently ?

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

$20/h
Free trial lesson
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Kanata

Kanata

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I give online Japanese lessons with wide range of topics.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$26/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)
Yuriko

Yuriko

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I’m a friendly, open-minded teacher offering fun, personalized lessons tailored to your level.💐

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

$20/h
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Rinko

Rinko

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Japaense tutor for all ages

Native (likely)
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$40/h
Free trial lesson
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Jasmine

Jasmine

FindTutors

Japanese tutor. Honours degree in Japanese with year abroad. JLPT N2.

Advanced (C1) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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  • Exam prep
$50/h
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Kureha

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I give customized lessons for all levels, focused on learning or culture.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$26/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)
Issei

Issei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

$53/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)

Sofía

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de Japonés personalizadas

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New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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$17/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)
Marina

Marina

Tusclasesparticulares

Empleada de la Embajada. 10 años de experiencia académica en Japón. Fui becaria del gobierno japonés.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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$57/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)

Julisa

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora de japonés y portugués para extranjeros, sin experiencia formal pero con buena comunicación..

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Portuguese
No reviews yet
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$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)
Hiroko

Hiroko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Ofrezco clases de japonés adaptadas al nivel de cada estudiante.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$20/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,968$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,166 / 6,424
  • TaiwanTaiwan157 / 6,424
  • ChinaChina141 / 6,424
  • South KoreaSouth Korea71 / 6,424
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
  • United StatesUnited States37 / 6,424
  • ItalyItaly17 / 6,424
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,424

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,179 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: $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 4,602 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 6,424 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,968 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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