Eri
FindTutors
I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs
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5,494 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,494 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
5,494
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,481 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Jacopo
Letuelezioni
Insegnante con dottorato in Japan Studies offre lezioni di giapponese online
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$20/h
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Martina
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Lingue e Civiltà Orientali offre lezioni di giapponese
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$17/h
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Sofia
Letuelezioni
Diplomata in college di lingua in Giappone, propongo lezioni di lingua giapponese per tutti
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Angela
Letuelezioni
Laureanda di lingue e letterature straniere (unibo) fornisce lezioni base di giapponese per principianti, fino al livello N3
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$17/h
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Rebecca
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Lingue, culture e società dell'Asia e dell'Africa mediterranea offre lezioni di Lingua Giapponese (JLPT N1)
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$28/h
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Sayuri
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas Online de Japonês Básico e Intermediário
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$7.69/h
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Christian
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Mediazione Linguistica e Culturale offro ogni tipo di aiuto, traduzione o lezione in 6 lingue: Giapponese, Francese, Italiano, Inglese, Ungherese e…
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Miguel
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés curso cuatrimestral de Iniciación EN LÍNEA
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$6.83/h
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Sergio
Tusclases
¿Te gusta el manga y anime? ¡Aprende japones y certificate!
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$5.07/h
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Marie
Voscours
Professeure Diplômée LLCER Japonais| Formée au Japon (Urawa) - Donne cours de japonais en ligne | Objectif Loisir, N5, N4
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$34/h
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Elias
Suasaulasparticulares
Professor particular de inglês e matemática. Falo 4 idiomas nativos, espanhol, japonês, inglês e português e nasci no Japão
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$9.61/h
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Socorro
Tusclases
Maestra de Japonés especializada en clases online para jóvenes y adultos
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$1.41/h
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Takashi
Tusclasesparticulares
clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo
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$16/h
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Monica
Letuelezioni
Lezioni private di lingua giapponese per tutti i livelli !
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$28/h
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Francesco
Letuelezioni
Laureato in giapponese offre ripetizioni a prezzi modici
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$14/h
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Momo
FindTutors
Private Japanese lesson for adults and children
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$20/h
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Yu
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende Japonés Fácil y Online con Profesora Nativa Titulada en Osaka
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$14/h
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Sara
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di giapponese madrelingua-level — tutti i livelli, preparazione JLPT Insegnante di giapponese madrelingua-level — tutti i livelli, preparazione JLPT
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$28/h
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Sarah
Voscours
Professeur de japonais niveau débutant
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Atsuko
Voscours
Professeur de japonais en visio débutant-intermédiaire - avancé
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$23/h
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Kaho
FindTutors
🌸Learn Japanese with me in a fun and natural way, starting from beginner level! 😊✊🏻✨ I will support your efforts! Let’s achieve your goals and dreams! 😆🌼
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$40/h
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Maxence
Voscours
Cours de japonais débutant et intermédiaire N5-N3 en ligne
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$17/h
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Sara
Letuelezioni
Lezioni online di conversazione in inglese e giapponese
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$17/h
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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 | 1,072 | $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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5252 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3157 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 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, 1072 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 $42, 51 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
Japan3,336 / 5,494
Taiwan151 / 5,494
China120 / 5,494
South Korea63 / 5,494
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,494
United States31 / 5,494
Philippines14 / 5,494
Spain12 / 5,494
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,252 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 3,397 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 5,494 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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