Yukari
Apprentus
Effective and Knowledgeable Japanese Tutor for All levels (Online)
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
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
2,069 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Atei
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
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- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,333)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Marina
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
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- ★ 5.0 (22)
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- Exam prep
$6.83/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Paul A.
Preply · Argentina
A Japanese teacher with 9 years of experience, but more than that, I just love the language!
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (20)
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- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
YU
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 35 lessons
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- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ayumi O
LanguaTalk · Japan
Learn Japanese with laughter! Most students start speaking in just 3 months.
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- 50+ lessons
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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Vladyslav
Classgap · Ukraine
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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L sensei
Cafetalk · Mexico
Etapa 1: 0-11 meses ☆ Etapa 2: 12-18 meses
- Beginner (A1)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$7.65/h
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Shiki
Apprentus
Talk in Japanese with confidence! Your teacher will guide you!
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
"Lucy
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Master Daily Conversation🗣️
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,326)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Nori
FindTutors
🇯🇵 Professional Native Japanese Teacher | 16+ Years of Teaching Experience | Former High School Teacher
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- ★ 5.0 (21)
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$60/h
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Erica G.
Preply
Speak Japanese from day one!
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
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- Speaks your language
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Hinata
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Tutor who have taught Japanese for 5 years for junior to adults
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
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- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Haruka
LanguaTalk · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience
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- 9 lessons
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Muhammad A.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Miyo
Apprentus
Japanese Speaking Class with a native Japanese speaker
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Linda
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
- Advanced (C1)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +4
- ★ 5.0 (1,330)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Nori
Tusclasesparticulares
🇯🇵 Profesora nativa de japonés | +16 años de experiencia docente | Exprofesora de instituto | Adultos y adolescentes
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- ★ 5.0 (21)
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$51/h
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Nur Qurratu Aini B.
Preply · Malaysia
I mainly teach JLPT (N5-N3) level! 🌸Please message me before booking the lesson so we can discuss your learning plan better😊 🌸I only accept student 18 years ol…
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Malay +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Aztai
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
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- Mongolian +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.90/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Muzamil
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Putri Iswara
Cafetalk · Indonesia
Japanese for everyone
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
Riki
Apprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
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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, 3251 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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 3,491 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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