Riko K.
NativePreply · Japan
From Studying Japanese to Conversing: Let’s Have Fun and Improve Together!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$22/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
3,491 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Ayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
“好き”を通して楽しく学べる日本語！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yumi I.
NativePreply · Japan
No worries if you're a beginner in Japanese! 🌟 I'll support your learning at your own pace with gentle Japanese conversation lessons! 🌞
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
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Sayoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher living in France🇫🇷
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kana E.
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yun
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Expression!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Masaharu M.
NativePreply · Japan
Feel free to talk about hobbies, business, or any topic! Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$8.40/h
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sayuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Business and Daily Conversations! Practical Japanese Lessons from a Sales Professional
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
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Shiori I.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Teacher|Learn Japanese for Travel＆Everyday Life|English OK|Textbook:GENKI, Irodori
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$9.60/h
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Americo
Nativeitalki · Brazil
certificated Japanese teacher with real experiences to share! Let's stdy together!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Mathew K.
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
🎌Conversational and Interactive lessons📝JLPT N1 certified💼2.5years JPN Company working experience🎓Translations and Language Studies Degree📚1.5year Japanese tea…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
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Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yuka T.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's Make Your "I Want to Learn Japanese!" Dreams Come True in My Lessons✨#Dream #Korean Available
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 34 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Koyo M.
NativePreply · Japan
Business Japanese Taught by a Former Financial Advisor – From Keigo to Everyday Conversation
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
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Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shisui K.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese speaker. C1 level in English. Diverse experiences.
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Julianafuji
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese! Friendly Lessons supported in English & Portuguese
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mizue S.
NativePreply · Japan
⭐Japanese Conversation Tutor for Adults | TEFL-Certified Teacher ⭐
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Emma
Nativeitalki · Japan
For Dreamers | Let's unlock your Japanese potential together! 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Haruka W.
NativePreply · Japan
If you're interested, I can teach you even the dialects that are tough for Japanese people. Let's chat about manga and anime too!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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yoshie
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support ✔ | Friendly Japanese Conversation | Beginner to Business
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rie T.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally | Travel, Food, Culture & Real Life
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Miu.M
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師養成講座420時間終了
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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, 3251 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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 3,491 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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