Marica
Letuelezioni
Se il tuo sogno è imparare il giapponese, sarò felicissima di aiutarti!
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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$11/h
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6,293 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,293 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
6,293
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,916 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Francesco
Letuelezioni
Laureato magistrale in giapponese a “L’Orientale” di Napoli offre ripetizioni di Giapponese per tutti i livelli!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Rahmy
FindTutors
I teach JLPT N5 and N4 basic japanese language for middle school and high school
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- 8 years teaching
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Kids
$26/h
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Kin
Native (likely)FindTutors
I give private lessons tailored to your level, learning needs and your interests.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Chiaki
Native (likely)FindTutors
If you want to learn Japanese, you came to the right place as my lessons are interesting and intellectual.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Shiori
NativeFindTutors
Lesson of Japanese to adults, online. I have degree in English!
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$26/h
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Ryoma
NativeFindTutors
Hello!! I am a passionate graduate student who loves sports and enjoys teaching!! (bilingual in Japanese and English)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Kanoha
Native (likely)FindTutors
Japanese tutor for all ages! Why don't you enjoy learning natural Japanes!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Hin
FindTutors
Want to learn another language? This course will teach you the basic of Japanese.
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
Thomas
FindTutors
I give private lessons to individuals who are keen to learn Japanese, where each lesson is tailored to the learners’ needs.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Melissa
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés - online o presencial
- Intermediate (B1) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
$20/h
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Julián
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés presenciales y online
- Not listed
- 7 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Tuto
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Q&A de japonés y/o inglés online
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
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Daniel
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES PARTICULARES DE JAPONÉS EN GRAN CANARIA
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
$17/h
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Mónika
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases vía Skype, mail o presencial, ahora vivo en Japón
- Intermediate (B1) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Clark
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor del idioma japonés
- Not listed
- 20 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
Niki
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de Japonés ¡classes para tod@s! Classes are available in English too!
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Carla
Letuelezioni
Laureata magistrale in lingua giapponese presso "L'Orientale di Napoli". Borsista nell'anno 2018/2019 presso l'università Gakushui
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Italian
- No reviews yet
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Alice
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese con focus sulla grammatica e l'ascolto. Possibilità di approfondimenti linguistici su romanzi e manga
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
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Giulia
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di Giapponese offre lezioni online
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$23/h
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Valeria
Letuelezioni
Laureata in lingue offre lezioni per apprendere le basi della lingua giapponese
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
$17/h
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Haru
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
日本語で話したいのですが、相手がいませんという人向けにボイスチャットやWhatsAppを通 じて日常的な会話を提供します
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$6.81/h
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Tania
Letuelezioni
Laureata magistrale in Lingue Orientali offre ripetizioni di grammatica giapponese (livello di base)
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
$6.81/h
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Alessia
Letuelezioni
Laureata in lingua giapponese impartisce lezioni di grammatica giapponese di base
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
$14/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,837 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 | 1,837 | $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 $28, 6048 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4134 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1914 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1837 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
Japan4,054 / 6,293
Taiwan155 / 6,293
China136 / 6,293
South Korea69 / 6,293
Hong Kong SAR China54 / 6,293
United States36 / 6,293
Philippines16 / 6,293
Italy16 / 6,293
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,048 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 4,377 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 6,293 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,837 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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