ZHOU
italki · China
同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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.
Miguel Á.
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 25 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Yang.TW
Cafetalk · Taiwan
一緒に計画をたてよう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Kaho
Apprentus
Japanese language class by English / Japanese bilingual
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Bilingual
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children English (4-11)
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (931)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$57/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Carlos
Tusclasesparticulares
Graduado y con Máster en japonés oferta clases eficaces e interesantes
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$11/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Alonso Y.
Preply · Peru
Let's learn a lot while casually talking about Japan! 🤭
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Lynn
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Xuan
Classgap · China
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$27/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Reika.W
Cafetalk · Taiwan
日本語→台湾華語（台湾中国語）の翻訳サービスです。１コマは50字までです。★メニュー、マニュアル、手順書などの翻訳経験があります。
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Yukiko
Apprentus
Explore Japanese with Friendly Lessons – From Basics to Fluency, at Your Own Pace
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Chiao
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Basic Japanese | English OK
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (896)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Cesar
Tusclasesparticulares
はじめましょう！ APRENDE JAPONÉS Y SUMÉRGETE EN SU CULTURA Clases de japonés desde nivel básico hasta N2 (JLPT) Horarios flexibles
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$19/h
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Jinsong Z.
Preply · China
With a tremendous amount of patience,tons of pleasure, an engrossing in-depth explanation(EN,CN ,JP) and well structured course. armed by my 25 years of teachi…
- Fluent (C2)
- 25 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
David
italki · Venezuela
Certified N1 Japanese Teacher with +3 years of experience
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ignacio
Classgap · Spain
Aprende japonés real de manera amena con un profe titulado
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yoppy
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
了解並練習日文的高低音及語調規則，適合想要學習正確標準語發音的同學
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$20/h
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Kiyo
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for all levels - learn through what you love
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Liya
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Beginners | Learn with fun |
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (889)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Junji
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés práctico con un profesional de la enseñanza
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
$23/h
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Anna K.
Preply · Ukraine
8 years of experience teaching Japanese and English all around the world!
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Michele
Classgap · Italy
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Italian +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
JINI KIM
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
「韓国語を勉強したいけど、何から始めればいいかわからない」 「独学しているけれど、なかなか上達しない」 「単語・文法・会話……何を優先すればいい？」 「自分に合った勉強方法を知りたい！」 そんな方のための韓国語学習カウンセリングです♪
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Nikki
italki · Philippines
Fun and engaging lessons for all nationalities of all ages! A teacher with 14 years of experience 🎶
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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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