Miyako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Hello, I'm a Japanese tutor and picture book writer
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
5,507 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,507 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
5,507
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,413 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
tutor fika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson! English & Korean available! ✈️Airlines ✈️전 항공사 근무 🌏 英語＆韓国語対応OK！中高教員免許あり✍日本語レッスン♪
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Aya39
Nativeitalki · Japan
はじめての日本語学習にぴったりのレッスンです。いっしょに話そう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Izumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Izumi 🍀 Visual lessons + daily HW for Kids / Beginner
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Ryuto
Nativeitalki · Japan
大学で日本語教育学を学んでいました！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Moeko.N
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本とアメリカ両方での教員経験を持つ講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
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Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
30‑min Japanese Free Talk for Intermediate–Advanced｜Gentle corrections｜Over 1,000 hours taught
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$100/h
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Kota
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Yuta
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's study Japanese with anime lover teacher 🗣️🇯🇵
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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YUJI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak from Day 1, and enjoy leveling up each lesson! | Beginner-Friendly| Everyday Conversation Focu
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nao
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ 英語と日本語を教えられる経験豊富な教師｜初心者も安心のサポート
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Shin
Nativeitalki · Japan
N4～N２levelの日本語をていねいサポート！
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Amber
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bringing the joy of communicating in Japanese with Amber
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | Friendly & Patient | Beginners Welcome
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Sota
Nativeitalki · Japan
Patient native speaker for all levels. Fun conversation & Genki textbooks for beginners!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Misaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
元小学校教師のやさしい日本語レッスン✨ さまざまなレベルや年齢に対応しています🏅 日本語ネイティブ｜指導歴10年以上
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$20/h
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Naomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Experienced Japanese Tutor for All Ages and Levels!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
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Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく会話をしながら日本語を学びましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Mie
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたに寄り添ったレッスン。長年の接客業の経験があります。たくさん話しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, friendly Japanese lessons for travel, daily conversation, and real life! 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
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Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
marcelo
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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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 | 1,085 | $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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5265 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3170 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 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, 1085 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 $42, 51 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
- Japan3,348 / 5,507
Taiwan151 / 5,507
China120 / 5,507
South Korea63 / 5,507
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,507
United States31 / 5,507
Philippines14 / 5,507
Spain12 / 5,507
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,265 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 3,410 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 5,507 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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