Yuuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
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
3,459 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m a certified tutor with 5+ years experience and I teach 500+ hours on private classes
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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萌
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持つ日本語教師📚IT企業9年勤務の経験を活かして、初心者からビジネス日本語まで幅広くサポートします💬💼間違えても大丈夫！たくさん話すチャレンジをしましょう！
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Soyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Clear, Logical Coaching for Serious Adult Learners | Intermediate, Business & JLPT (N5–N1)
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
yasu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with clarity, structure, and practical conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Eriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson for Kids 🐻🐰Embark on a Japanese learning adventure with your teacher 👩✈️✈️
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$20/h
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Minori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎖️ Professional Japanese teacher holding two certifications 🌏 Over 1,000 hours of online teaching
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$25/h
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mayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！絶対に日本語力が伸びる🙋♀️１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！オーダーメイドクラスで日本語力を強化❤️20年のビジネス経験を活かした日本語も学べます！！
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chihiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn beautiful Japanese from daily life, anime, and culture with Chihiro 🪷
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
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Sayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格あり講師🇯🇵｜オンラ インレッスン経験1000回以上｜専用カリキュラム＆復習が楽になる４か国語同時翻訳付き語彙表をご用意📝✨日本語の世界を冒険しよう😻✈実用的な生きた日本語を学べます🗣️
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Teacher : 9+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
chiharu
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mariko
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
ちあみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
ゆきよ
Nativeitalki · Japan
沖縄出身のゆきよとリラックスした会話を楽しもう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Sayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語でしたいこと」を全力サポート！ 明るく楽しくポジティブなレッスンで、会話表現と文化を学びながら日本語を自分の言葉に🌸レッスン時間の調整可能です！ご相談ください😊
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$25/h
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者を教えるのが得意です♪ 英語OK♪ GENKIを使います！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Midori
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
資格を持った日本語教師です。目標を達成するために一緒に楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
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yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
15年以上の指導経験をもつ資格者があなたをポートします^^
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Midori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
★★楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう＼(^o^)／★★ 日本語教師養成講座(420H)修了 今まで勉強した日本語で会話の練習をしたい方は楽しく会話をしましょう！！
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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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 $27, 3219 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2099 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 3,459 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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