Kazuhiro
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 20 yrs | Business English 💼
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,545 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Ryoko G.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese more naturally, more confidently, and more like YOU ✨ Learn with a globally experienced Japanese tutor who has studied and worked in 3 countries…
- Native
- 44 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
JIRO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Amelia T.
NativePreply · Japan
[🚀From ZERO Hiragana/3 Months] Anime Philosopher? Graduate from Subtitles - Speak Your Worldview in Japanese. [🎓Intermediate+] Lead Your Love, Career and Paren…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$70/h
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Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
3月1日から、しばらく産休・育休に入ります。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Megmi.K
NativeCafetalk · Japan
まずは15分！かんたんに日本語を話してみよう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Kito
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Natsuho H.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Natural&Confident Japanese!🇯🇵|Pharmacist & Asakusa Tour Guide|Business,JLPT&Everyday Japanese|English Support|Beginners Welcome🔰💛
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Taya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
meg.o
NativeCafetalk · Japan
勉強するときに必要な、会話を練習しましょう
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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吉野肇
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧑🏫 3 yrs Experience | Convers
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Misako J.
NativePreply · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons Like Hanging Out with a Friend 🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yoshimi_芳未
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Business Japanese!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
motohiro.nakatani
NativeCafetalk · Japan
介護（かいご）の仕事（しごと）で使（つか）日本語を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$15/h
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Shota
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English Teaching Certificate |
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
明子 中.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's work hard together to pass the JLPT N3 and N2 exams! Fun lessons.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a former nursery teacher.I will teach gently. Adults and children are welcome！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
O.kayoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく日本語を話そう♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$13/h
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Manami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
US Uni Graduate｜Business Use
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.92/h
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Hana K.
NativePreply · Japan
📚 Original Lesson Materials🌸 Beginners Welcome! ✨ Personalized Lessons🗣️ Build Real Conversation Skills😊 English Support Available✨ Fun, Effective Lessons with…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
miwa
Nativeitalki · Japan
【한국어 가능】韓国語ができる日本語の先生｜韓国の語学院で3年間勤務
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
kubobobo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と日本語を使って楽しくお話ししましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
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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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| 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 |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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, 54 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560- United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 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 3,545 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, 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 29, 2026
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