SHOKO
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Let's Learn be fun
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,273)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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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
2,048 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nori
Letuelezioni
Native Japanese for Kids | Teens | Adults
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (21)
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- Kids
$28/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Marina B.
Preply · Ukraine
Graduate Teacher with 10 years of experience
- Advanced (C1)
- 14 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Ada
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
Gabriel R.
Classgap · Peru
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Koko
Cafetalk · China
カスタマイズ中国語
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Daichi
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
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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
- Beginners
Sandy
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speaking /Listening/Working
- Advanced (C1)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,106)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Mio
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Exprésate en japonés! Juntos haremos realidad tu sueño con clases 100% personalizadas
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- ★ 4.9 (22)
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$28/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Asmaa A.
Preply · Egypt
Want to learn real Japanese that you can't get from textbooks? Let's make your Japanese dreams come true with fun and practical lessons!
- Advanced (C1)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
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- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Joe
italki · South Korea
The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!
- Fluent (C2)
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Peter
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
non umemoto
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しい会話経験の場を用いて、不自然でない日本語を学びます。 初心者から上級者まで対応。 「言葉と言語力」を育成する日本子どもすばなし協会の講座です。
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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- Kids
Miki
Apprentus
Enjoy Japanese lessons! Improve your Japanese with me!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
2025
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,067)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Nori
Voscours
Japanese for Kids | Teens | Adults
- Not listed
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
- Kids
$28/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aleksandra B.
Preply · Ukraine
Professional Japanese tutor with patience and great experienced
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +5
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Shuni
italki · Indonesia
📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Noelia
Classgap · Argentina
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Rebecca.Y
NativeCafetalk · United States
We can speak with English! Chat with English!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Ayami
Apprentus
Japanese classes for children and adults with experienced teachers
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yoony
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🏆 Top 0.1% Tutor · 12+ Yrs
- Advanced (C1)
- 20,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (941)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yuka
Tusclasesparticulares
Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…
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- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ines G.
Preply · France
Years of teaching experience in Japan, and an infinite love for languages!
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
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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, 3272 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2046 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 3,512 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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