Kazumasa U.
Wyzant
Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!
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- 10,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (4,939)
- Usually within an hour
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4,128 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,128 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.19
Trial lesson
4,128
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
25 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Shinsuke H.
Wyzant
Experienced Japanese Tutor
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- 5,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (3,822)
- Usually within a few hours
Aki M.
Wyzant
I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!
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- 5,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (3,555)
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John R.
Wyzant
Experienced Language Teacher
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- 2,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (2,622)
- Usually within an hour
Kana E.
Wyzant
Experienced native Japanese language instructor
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- 5,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (2,024)
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Sayaka M.
Wyzant
Master in Education w/12+ years of Japanese Tutoring (Native)
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- 5,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (1,678)
- Usually within an hour
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Yukari E.
Wyzant
Fun and Experienced Japanese Tutor with PhD for All levels
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- 2,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (1,152)
- Usually within an hour
Mika M.
Wyzant
Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years
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- 2,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (1,128)
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
MASAHIDE F.
Wyzant
Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson
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- 1,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (420)
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
Sawako F.
Wyzant
A Native Japanese Tutor with Professional Teaching Experience
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- 1,000+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (326)
- Usually within a few hours
Samantha R.
Wyzant
Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience
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- 200+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (262)
- Usually within an hour
Chase K.
Wyzant
Japanese teacher with experience living and working all over Japan
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- 500+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (229)
- Usually within a few hours
Seiko D.
Wyzant
Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.
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- 500+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (191)
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- Exam prep
Rachel F.
Wyzant
FUN, ENCOURAGING JAPANESE & ENGLISH EXPERT
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- 200+ hours taught
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (177)
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
Kate L.
Wyzant
Japanese Tutor for Beginner to Intermediate Adults
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- 200+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (153)
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
Yumi M.
Wyzant
Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed
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- 200+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
Karin A.
Wyzant
A Fun, Patient and Certified Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels!
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- 200+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Usually within an hour
Jonathan L.
Wyzant
PhD in modern Japanese history with 4+ Experience in Japan
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- 100+ hours taught
- Other certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (25)
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Katherine B.
Wyzant
Bilingual Cartoonist & Educator (focus: Japanese manga/English comics)
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- 50+ hours taught
- Other certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Usually within a few hours
Kaoru S.
Wyzant
Explore Japanese with a Native Instructor: 25 Years of Experience
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- 200+ hours taught
- Other certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Usually within a few hours
Prachi M.
Wyzant
Japanese Language Tutor with 4+ Years of Teaching Experience
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- 17 hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Usually within a day
Yuko E.
Wyzant
Experienced Native Japanese Language Tutor with a Master's Degree
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- 11 hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
Sebastian L.
Wyzant
4th-Year Notre Dame Japanese Student | C1 Level
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- 4 hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within an hour
Maya C.
Wyzant
- Korean Tutor with 2 years experience -Studied Korean for 3 years
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- 2 hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a few hours
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 370 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $34 | $29–$50 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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 $28, 3886 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2090 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1796 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 370 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $29 and $50, 23 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
Japan2,316 / 4,128
South Korea42 / 4,128
Taiwan35 / 4,128
China34 / 4,128
United States22 / 4,128
Spain12 / 4,128
Italy12 / 4,128
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,128
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,886 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,330 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.19. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,128 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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