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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.

Nobuyuki

Nobuyuki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm a native Japanese living in the UK

Native (likely)
New tutor
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Koko

Koko

Native

FindTutors

Are you looking for an English speaking Japanese native speaker?🇯🇵🇬🇧 I would love to help you learn Japanese 😊

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

  • Speaks your language
Sakura

Sakura

Native

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Japanese tutors for all ages and beginners as well

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Luna

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Hi there:) My name is Luna from Japan. Let’s have a chat casually in Japanese (Im not an anime girl sorry)

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

  • Speaks your language
Noriko

Noriko

Native (likely)

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For any levels of Japanese learner, I will offer you exciting Japanese lessons as a native Japanese speaker.

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Marina

Marina

Native

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Online Japanese lessons for all levels from a Native-Japanese speaker experienced in education and lingusitics

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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Kumi

Native (likely)

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I'm a traveling digital-nomad Japanese, I'll be your conversation partner in Japanese language.

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

Rumi

Rumi

Native (likely)

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I am Japanese and passionate about spreading the richness of Japanese culture worldwide. My personality is a hardworking, conscientious, and responsible person…

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

  • Kids
Matt

Matt

Native (likely)

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I can give lessons for all the people who are interested in Japan. For travel, study and business, I am ready to teach

Native (likely)
2 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Chihiro

Chihiro

Native (likely)

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Japanese conversation for beginners :) Tutor with 4 years of experience

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

  • Beginners
Hiroyuki

Hiroyuki

Native (likely)

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Learn Japanese through geopolitics, current affairs and Japanese foreign policy

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

Kye

Kye

Native (likely)

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Born and raised in Japan, I can provide native level Japanese classes!

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

Kaoru

Kaoru

Native (likely)

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Dedicated Native Instructor with 25 years of Experience in Teaching Japanese to English Speakers

Native (likely)
25 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language

Natsumi

Native (likely)

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・Japanese to children. ・online lesson ・I was teaching Japanese to children at a nursery school.

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

  • Kids
Yui

Yui

Native (likely)

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I’m from Japan. I’m living in Ireland now. My lessons are mainly talk about your favorite or using news article, etc…

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

Nanae

Nanae

Native (likely)

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I would like to aim mostly beginners and children,

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taku

Taku

Native (likely)

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Japanese lesson by Intl language college teacher

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

Sakura

Sakura

Native

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Japanese I am a 20-year-old native Japanese speaker. I would like to get some experience with helping people who wants to learn Japanese. Additionally, spreadi…

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

  • Kids

Reiko

Native

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Do you like to learn Japanese with bright Japanese? If so, I am here for you!

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

  • Speaks your language
Tsubasa

Tsubasa

Native (likely)

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My lessons level are suitable for Intermediate English.Because I can't speak English very well.

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

Hiroshi

Hiroshi

Native

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Native Japanese speaker who can give private and customised lessons online for begginer to advanced level.

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

  • Beginners

Sakiko

Native (likely)

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As a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching primary school in Japan, I'm a dedicated and passionate teacher who cares a lot about my students.

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

Nobuko

Native (likely)

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Native Japanese Teacher with 15 years experience & 500+ s Berlitz certification. GCSE exam preparation available

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

Madoka

Madoka

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Japanese tutor for all generation

Native (likely)
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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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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