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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
6,828
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

121 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Anna

Anna

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (1,300)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuna

Yuna

South Korea

italki · South Korea

🌏 Multilingual Tutor EN / KR / JP / 中文 | 9500+ lessons | 7 yrs exp | Adult & Kids | Friendly tutor

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (753)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Camelia

Camelia

Romania

italki · Romania

🌟Passionate Educator - Let's Achieve Your Language Goals Together! 🌟

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Romanian +1
★ 5.0 (709)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sheida

Sheida

Iran

italki · Iran

JLPT-Certified Japanese Language Instructor

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Persian +2
★ 5.0 (637)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
zhangjin

zhangjin

China

italki · China

拥有超过十三年对外汉语教学经验!

Fluent (C2)
13 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (625)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Emilie

Emilie

France

italki · France

Certified Teacher with 10+ years of Teaching Experience |フランス語を楽しく学びたい方は是非こちらです

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
French +2
★ 5.0 (621)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Cosimo

Cosimo

Italy

italki · Italy

Fluent (C2)
10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (551)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Crystal

Crystal

China

italki · China

15+ years’ experience training pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency for clear, natural speech.

Fluent (C2)
14 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (455)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mary

Mary

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

Certified TCSOL teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (382)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jin

Jin

South Korea

italki · South Korea

Comfortable and relaxed 🌱 Welcome Beginner Students!

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +4
★ 5.0 (349)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sherri

Sherri

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

Multilingual Education Specialist ✨9 years experience🌍University Chinese Instructor🌍 Ph.D. in CSL

Fluent (C2)
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (340)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Aracely

Aracely

El Salvador

italki · El Salvador

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (325)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Penny賀

Penny賀

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

🌟Certificated TCSOL teacher with 8+ years over 3,900+ classes.🌟Help HSK, JLPT. 🌟Adults & kids.

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (324)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Мария

Мария

Russia

italki · Russia

Write me to discuss the details and then book a lesson.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (315)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
kwon

kwon

South Korea

italki · South Korea

All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced, including TOPIK exam preparation.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (321)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sam

Sam

United Kingdom

italki · United Kingdom

Polyglot and TEFL-certified teacher with 6 years of teaching experience

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (305)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Giorgia

Giorgia

Italy

italki · Italy

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +2
★ 4.9 (312)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Amber

Amber

United States

italki · United States

English & Japanese Teacher with 8 years experience

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (267)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ken

Ken

Canada

italki · Canada

5+ years of teaching experience and fully bilingual in Japanese and English

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (269)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Julie

Julie

South Korea

italki · South Korea

Japanese language skills; 5+ years of experience as a Korean instructor;

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (254)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Learn

Learn

China

italki · China

🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023|Top 1% 2024–2026|Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄|Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗|经验满满💯

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +7
★ 5.0 (241)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yemi

Yemi

Barbados

italki · Barbados

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +7
★ 5.0 (221)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Eva

Eva

Italy

italki · Italy

初心者はちょーウェルカム!!

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (204)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jack

Jack

China

italki · China

U.S -Based Linguist, Medical Interpreter, TESOL Chinese/Japanese/English Professional Teacher

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (198)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $8.42 or less.

Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,995 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 6,828 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,150 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 November 12, 2026

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