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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.

Yuna

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora de Japonés nativa. Me encantaria enseñar a personas interesadas en la cultura y el idioma Japonés.

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

Nakaba

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Insegnante madre lingua Giapponese. Con online, lezione privato

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

Satoshi

Native (likely)

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I'm passionate about learning languages myself, and I enjoy teaching my native language to students at different ages, levels.

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

Manami

Manami

Native (likely)

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I am interested in teaching my native language to students of all ages!

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

  • Kids

Riki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I give entertaining lessons to students through Japanese culture.

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

Kwanga

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Hello! I’m Hiroko and I’m excited to be your guide on your Japanese language journey!

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

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Yuka

Yuka

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de Japonés con más de 15 años impartiendo clases particulares nivel básico e intermedio.

Native (likely)
15 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

Saori

Saori

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Soy Nativa japonesa y mis clases van dirigidas a todas las personas interesadas en aprender el idioma y cultura

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

Marina

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

sono vera giapponese e vorrei aiutare con vostro lingua giapponese. mi piacerebbe studiare anche la vostra cultura . se vuole, pu

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

Ryosuke

Native (likely)

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・Native Japanese tutor ・Private online lessons ・Lessons for beginners

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Ai

Ai

Native (likely)

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Certified Native Japanese Teacher over 10 years of Experience

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

Native (likely)

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Ready to learn a new language? Let me help you unlock the beauty of Japanese! Study with a qualified and experienced teacher.

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

Reo

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase de Japonés profesora nativa titulada(online)

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

Yui

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

ネイティブによる日本語教室。あらゆる年代、あらゆるニーズに答えます。いろんな準備が可能です。

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

Omochi

Omochi

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de japonés para todas las edades y niveles, especialmente para iniciación en el idioma

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Franco

Franco

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de japonés, apto para todas las edades y niveles

Native
6 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Shuta

Shuta

Native (likely)

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I can support Japanese language learning tailored to the individual, from beginners to advanced learners.

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

  • Beginners

Ayumi

Native

FindTutors

Supportive, motivative, enthusiast, effort, positive, challenging, passionate London

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Chie

Native (likely)

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Native Japanese tutor for adults with intermedium level. Private lessons

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2

Akihiro

Akihiro

Native

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No experience of teaching Japanese. But, I am a native Japanese speaker. I can offer online Japanese lesson with flexible hours.

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

Yuki

Yuki

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase de japonés con profesora de japonés nativa

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

Annie

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Joven nacida en Japón con estudios en una escuela japonesa. Brindó clases a niños y jóvenes que deseen aprender el idioma japonés.

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

  • Kids
Shuri

Shuri

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I would like to teach Japanese phrases that you can use when you trip. And I will also help you enjoy anime and music in Japanese

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

Iyo

Iyo

Native

FindTutors

I would describe myself as cheerful, lively, and friendly. My lessons are aimed at students who want to learn Japanese.

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

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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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