Shunsuke
FindTutors
I’m a person who has a strong sense of curiosity and my lessons are would be accessible for people of all speaking levels.
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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
2,015 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Kaoru
FindTutors
Dedicated Native Instructor with 25 years of Experience in Teaching Japanese to English Speakers
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$29/h
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Ruairí
FindTutors
Native English speaker with JLPT N1 qualification looking to teach Japanese to all ages.
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Arli
FindTutors
Would you like to improve your grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills?
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Zeti
FindTutors
Japanese teacher with more than 10 years' experience offering basic to intermediate Japanese lessons online.
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Hikari
FindTutors
One year of experience in conversational practice of Japanese language
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$13/h
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Natsumi
FindTutors
・Japanese to children. ・online lesson ・I was teaching Japanese to children at a nursery school.
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$13/h
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Maki
FindTutors
Konnichiwa everyone! I would describe myself as friendly, cheerful and positive. My lessons are aimed at people who are interested in Japanese language and cul…
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Ririka
FindTutors
I am curious and enjoy intellectual stimulation and enjoy conversations of all genres. Japanese to all learners.
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$12/h
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Sara
FindTutors
Online lessons by a native tutor for all ages!
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$19/h
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Yui
FindTutors
I’m from Japan. I’m living in Ireland now. My lessons are mainly talk about your favorite or using news article, etc…
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Joseph
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for casual and dedicated learners
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Erika
FindTutors
I’m very friendly and easy person! But take helping students with teaching seriously.
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Mithra
FindTutors
I am happy to help student learn Japanese
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Nanae
FindTutors
I would like to aim mostly beginners and children,
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Yuka
FindTutors
I am a responsible individual who actively listens to others goals. My lessons are aimed at individuals of all ages.
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Joanna
FindTutors
Japanese tutor - online classes - all levels
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$33/h
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Taku
FindTutors
Japanese lesson by Intl language college teacher
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$33/h
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Ruth
FindTutors
I conduct classes and learning support with the ultimate goal of communication regardless of technicalities or perceived skills
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Kashif
FindTutors
Beginner Japanese tutor offering private lessons for children and adults in London, Bedford or online
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Hanami
FindTutors
3 years & 600 lessons Experience | Mistakes are welcome in my class💝 Let's learn together!
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$27/h
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Sakura
FindTutors
Japanese I am a 20-year-old native Japanese speaker. I would like to get some experience with helping people who wants to learn Japanese. Additionally, spreadi…
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Aakriti
FindTutors
I give private Japanese lessons to individuals of all age.
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$33/h
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Momoka
FindTutors
I can give lessons depend on your level and needs.
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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, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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 3,545 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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