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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.

Aki

Aki

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Soy japonesa y vivo en valencia. Soy profesora de japonés online. He vivido un año en Valencia para estudiar español. Sé lo difícil que es aprender un nuevo id…

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

Taro

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Nativo universitario japonés Básico

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

Hina

Hina

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker. Currently, I live in the UK.

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

Emi

Emi

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor with fluent English: beginner to advanced, for conversational to business

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

Miho

Native

FindTutors

Would you like to learn Japanese? I am a native Japanese speaker with a Certificate of Japanese Language Teaching.

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Nanako

Nanako

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor offering private Japanese lessons that tailored to your level and learning needs.

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

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Haru

Haru

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor for adults who speak English

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

  • Speaks your language
Yui

Yui

Native

FindTutors

I am a hard-working, passionate and personable Japanese tutor who specialises in creating fun and engaging lessons for beginners.

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

  • Beginners
Ami

Ami

Native (likely)

FindTutors

A motivated and friendly postgraduate student who wants to offer Japanese lessons to anyone who is interested in Japan!

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

Seth

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese Speaker, with 6 years of tutoring experience. Aiming to teach adults in Leeds or online

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

Lori

Lori

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Professional native Japanese teacher supports achieving your goal Experienced Native Japanese teacher for the all-around study for any age 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
Sanako

Sanako

Native (likely)

FindTutors

・I have no experience teaching Japanese. ・type of students: who can speak Japanese much(because of my poor English)

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

Daiki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm very supportive also caring about others and excited to deliver my cultures to others.

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

Rintaro

Rintaro

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm a native speaker of Japanese and my lessons are aimed at students at any level of Japanese.

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

Kanami

Kanami

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I respect and lean on what you want to learn

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

  • Speaks your language
Mika

Mika

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Let's enjoy learning the Japanese language with a professional teacher

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

  • Speaks your language
Nene

Nene

Native

FindTutors

I will provide you with the Japanese conversation you want, at your level.

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

Yukina

Yukina

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm Japanese, I'd like to teach Japanese to children and adults online. l have a lot of experience to teach knowledge and skills.

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

  • Kids
Nao

Nao

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Have fun learning Japanese with a friendly teacher

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

Nao

Nao

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Lessons to be adjusted to each students goal. Beginners and children are very welcome. I'll teach step by step. I make my lessons comply with your aim of study…

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

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emily

Emily

Native

FindTutors

I consider myself to be highly organised, responsible, and punctual. During my time at university, I consistently met all deadlines without exception. In my pe…

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

Yoshi

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Would you like to know how to speak real Japanese with native speaker?

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mayuko

Mayuko

Native (likely)

FindTutors

My name is Mayuko. I am from Kanagawa in Japan. I teach Japanese 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

Shunki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I’m a UK university student from Japan. I can teach a wide range of students from beginners to advanced.

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

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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