Megumi
NativeFindTutors
native Japanese tutor living in the UK teaches students
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$13/h
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6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Mio
Native (likely)FindTutors
Japanese tutor providing lessons to children of all ages
- Native (likely)
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$21/h
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Anna
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese Speaker with experience of teaching at all levels
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
Hiroki
Native (likely)FindTutors
I can provide high class lessons of Japanese and Medicine
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$36/h
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Kaito
Native (likely)FindTutors
Cram school teacher providing lesson to children of all ages
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$40/h
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Rei
NativeFindTutors
Experienced Native Japanese Tutor offering online lessons to all ages
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$54/h
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Ryotaro
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering private lessons for children and adults online
- 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
$13/h
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Aki
NativeFindTutors
Japanese tutor for all ages - or English tutor for Japanese students
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$27/h
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Yuka
Native (likely)FindTutors
Mother tongue in Japanese Aimed at beginners
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Martha
NativeFindTutors
Japanese tutor for English speaking students or English tutor for Japanese speaking students
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$28/h
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Emiri
Native (likely)FindTutors
Online Japanese naitive tutors who teaches about Japan
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$27/h
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Yurie
Native (likely)FindTutors
Hi I’m Yurie from Japan and living with a kid and British husband.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Kenshiro
NativeFindTutors
Japanese tutor providing lessons to children of all ages
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$27/h
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Saori
Native (likely)FindTutors
Conversational Japanese lessons for university students with a friendly native speaker
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Rémi
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor for people who want to learn native Japanese online.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Junya
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Learn Practical Japanese with an Experienced Native Japanese Teacher from Tokyo
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Minori
NativeLetuelezioni
Impara il Giapponese con Madrelingua! (Conversazione e Grammatica)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$17/h
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Tomo
Native (likely)FindTutors
Japanese Lessons for All Ages with a Native Speaker Focused on Conversation and Culture
- Native (likely)
- 8 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Yui
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese Speaker | Friendly & Practical Japanese Lessons for All Levels
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$20/h
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Mayuka
NativeFindTutors
Friendly native Japanese speaker offering fun, engaging lessons for learners of all levels!
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Kanako
Native (likely)FindTutors
I can teach not only Japanese but also the culture, mind, customs as well.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Hiromi
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese tutor / I've been teaching Japanese from teenager to adults
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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- Kids
$23/h
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Sota
Native (likely)Nachhilfepro
Japanisch online lernen: Konversation, Keigo und Alltagsjapanisch mit Muttersprachler aus Kyoto
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Sakura
NativeTusclasesparticulares
✨ Aprende japonés de forma divertida con nativa experta: clases online para peques
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Kids
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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 $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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