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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

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

Mari

Mari

Native

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua Giapponese corso online. Parlo anche Italiano e inglese

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuuki

Yuuki

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Le lezioni di giapponese online con una madrelingua giapponese che vive in italia dal 2014

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
None listed
Italian
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Yukino

Yukino

Native

FindTutors

Do you need someone to practice your Japanese with or to review your writing? I’d be happy to help!

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Hiroki

Hiroki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I was once an English teacher at Japanese high school and I'd like to teach English or Japanese to adults or students( 12-18 years old)

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

Koyo

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am an individual who understands student's struggles and needs from my experience.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Kids
Arisha

Arisha

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker and willing to teach you reading, listening and speaking.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Ryo

Ryo

Native (likely)

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who wants to learn about real culture and other things from Japanese people

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Nayuta

Nayuta

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I see myself as a resourceful and self-motivated person who has a flexible approach to solve problems.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Rie

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de japonés para todas las edades

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Noriko

Noriko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Soy japonesa y resido en España desde hace casi 30 años. Actualmente trabajo como intérprete y traductora entre Castellano y Japonés, y como profesora de japon…

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Ayane

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés para principiantes con profesora nativa – Aprende desde cero con un enfoque práctico y útil para la vida cotidiana (A1–A2)

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Mao

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Available to anyone with the passion to gain knoweldge

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Kohei

Kohei

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese speaker insightful at linguistics and etymology

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Ayako

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor born and raised in Tokyo, now based in London, offering private online lessons for adults!

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Haruka

Haruka

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Online lessons from native Japanese living in Japan

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Hiroto

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor titulado en Japón y actualmente dirijo una escuela deportiva en Barcelona. También tengo experiencia enseñando idiomas.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kengo

Kengo

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende japonés conversacional con un futbolista japonés que vive en España

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Azumi

Azumi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Una persona nativa japonesa que ha completado un curso para enseñar japonés en línea ofrece clases a través de google meet

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Eri

Native

Letuelezioni

Insegnante madrelingua di giapponese

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Yumi

Native

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker with a passion for teaching and sharing Japanese culture.

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Yoshi

Yoshi

Native

FindTutors

I give conversation lessons tailored to your level, learning needs and your interests!

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Jumpei

Jumpei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Have you ever experienced the most approachable and friendly Japanese lesson with a native speaker? That is literally me!

Native (likely)
2 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Moe

Moe

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

¡Empezemos el viaje del japonés y aprende el idioma real como un nativo!

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Hironori

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de japonés nativo para todos los niveles(principiante, intermedio, y avanzado)

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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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