Shuri
FindTutors
I would like to give private Japanese lessons to people who are interested in Japan.
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,420 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yui
FindTutors
I am a hard-working, passionate and personable Japanese tutor who specialises in creating fun and engaging lessons for beginners.
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Ami
FindTutors
A motivated and friendly postgraduate student who wants to offer Japanese lessons to anyone who is interested in Japan!
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Solomon
FindTutors
I'm very passionate about sharing the knowledge I have to enrich and inspire others to learn Japanese! Learning should be fun :-)
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Patricia
Tusclasesparticulares
Estudiante de traducción e interpretación capacitada para enseñar los idiomas inglés avanzado, valenciano, japonés intermedio y alemán básico a cualquier edad
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$11/h
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David
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases y Exámenes online de inglés, francés y japonés - Profesor con 8 años de experiencia
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$23/h
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Haris
FindTutors
Beginner-friendly private lessons for all age groups
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Seth
FindTutors
Native Japanese Speaker, with 6 years of tutoring experience. Aiming to teach adults in Leeds or online
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Risa
FindTutors
・Japanese to anyone ・I live in London,I can do in person and online
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Lori
FindTutors
Professional native Japanese teacher supports achieving your goal Experienced Native Japanese teacher for the all-around study for any age learners
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$40/h
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Incheol
FindTutors
I describe myself kind and passionate about supporting who want to learn Japanese.
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$27/h
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Ian
FindTutors
Native-level Japanese speaker giving online lessons. Levels ranging from complete beginners to business level.
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Reon
FindTutors
People who are trying to learn Japanese or interested in Japanese culture.
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Benedikta
FindTutors
I give private lessons for mainly conversational language practice and helping learners in getting more confident to speak.
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Isaac
FindTutors
JLPT N1 171/180 results holder and Chinese native offering online basic Japanese and Chinese lessons
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Sanako
FindTutors
・I have no experience teaching Japanese. ・type of students: who can speak Japanese much(because of my poor English)
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Marlinah
FindTutors
I give private lessons geared towards any beginners wanting to learn Japanese at a basic level.
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Daiki
FindTutors
I'm very supportive also caring about others and excited to deliver my cultures to others.
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Rintaro
FindTutors
I'm a native speaker of Japanese and my lessons are aimed at students at any level of Japanese.
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Saki
FindTutors
I am the Language Coordinator for the Japan Society at the University of Edinburgh and run two classes a week, a beginner class and an intermediate class. My c…
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Bryan
FindTutors
Helping people learn and grow through clear, engaging, practical guidance
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Reiko
FindTutors
Would you like to enjoy Japanese with bright Japanese girl?? If you want it, you might find the best person!!
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Kanami
FindTutors
I respect and lean on what you want to learn
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Mika
FindTutors
Let's enjoy learning the Japanese language with a professional teacher
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3291 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2027 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 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 3,531 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 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 29, 2026
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