Grace
Nativeitalki · China
Native Japanese and Chinese bilingual. 中文日语【双母语】
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (66)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,091
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Masumi H.
NativePreply · Japan
No worries, even if you're a total beginner 🔰! English support available too 👍 Let’s level up your Japanese together—step by step, at your pace, and with lots…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
English＆EIKEN
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎯Never giva mind🏆EIKEN Mastery
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
kasumi yoga
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This class is for Japanese language leaner.The class will be conducted in mostly Japanese.I'm not fluent in English, but I'm a professional dance and yoga teac…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Kazuto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨🏫
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (66)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Emi Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Over 25 Years of Experience in Early Childhood Education! I Teach Japanese Gently and Carefully.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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YOSHIYA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japananese by backpacker
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
MiDori2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese whil talking about Anime and Manga wiht me.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
KANAKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
4+ Years | 4,000+ Lessons |I help 📖 learners speak naturally without relying on their textbook.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$45/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
Haruna K.
NativePreply · Japan
【You Take the Lead】Lessons that Go Beyond Just Input! Let's Transition from Textbook Japanese to Natural Conversations with Original Materials 📕➡︎🗣️💬 Aiming fo…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Beginner | Travel ✈
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Himari
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s learn practical Japanese in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Riki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am flexible and patient teacher!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Mion T.
NativePreply · Japan
Fun and Engaging Japanese Lessons 🌸 | Let's Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Peach
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Business English🎈Japanese
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Rena.8
NativeCafetalk · Japan
買い物、病院、毎日の生活で使い日本語を、一緒に練習しましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
Tako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Wakana I.
NativePreply · Japan
Would you choose me as your Japanese teacher?
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Syo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Business|Travel
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Mami.F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語上達の近道はネイティブの友達とたくさん話すこと♪カフェでお友達とお喋りするように、気軽に雑談しませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Ryoya
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Choko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Feel comfortable speaking Japanese—and fall in love with learning it! 😊🌱No Japanese? No problem! Complete beginners are always welcome. 💛t. 🇯🇵🏅 Certified Prepl…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Kaz
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
- Native
- Not listed
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Waka.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
No stressでおしゃべりを楽しむためのレッスンです。間違えても大丈夫です！リラックスして話してみましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091- China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,846 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 4,190 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,091 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,635 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 30, 2026
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