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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

3,545 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Kei

Kei

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (143)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Taku M.

Taku M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

The teacher who speaks Russian and Ukrainian like a best friend😺

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (55)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Kana

Kana

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor offering practical, enjoyable lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, tailored to you

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
yuka.t.33

yuka.t.33

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's learn Japanese - vocabulary & collocations (intermediate level or above)

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$6.37/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Mari F

Mari F

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! For the past 14 years, I have been living in America.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,595)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SAORI

SAORI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

For Business & Professionals

Native
13 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,036)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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まき0417

まき0417

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Your Japanese Journey, My Journey Too. Let’s Grow Together.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (202)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rie

Rie

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (127)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Minami N.

Minami N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Don't give up halfway! Let's embark on an enjoyable Japanese journey at your own pace together🚙

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

Leo

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Showing you the true beauty of Japanese so you can fall in love with Japan even more.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Yuming.

Yuming.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on before starting your JLPT prep lessons! Available once per student.

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Kaz

Kaz

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born and raised in the U.S. and have been traveling around the world for several years, visiting over 60 countries.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,542)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
ジロー先生

ジロー先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

日本語講師20年歴、中国語(中)、

Native
20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,007)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ayana

Ayana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Affordable Lesson with Experienced Teacher :) Absolute beginners are also welcome🌟

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (202)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (128)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
Saki T.

Saki T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎖️ Certified Preply Tutor🎖️ | 100+ Students Taught Love Pokémon, anime, or games? You’ll fit right in ✨ No Hiragana needed 👍Learn Japanese at your own pace 😊

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

Shunsuke

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, currently working as an R&D engineer.I focus on everyday, useful Japanese.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Hanako

Hanako

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

はじめて日本語を学習する子供さん向け

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Roy

Roy

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a highly experienced Japanese English tutor with over 30 years of professional experience, having tutored English at universities, major English schools,…

Native
3 years teaching
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (4,449)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Erina

Erina

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

✈️Travel🌟Pronunciation

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (983)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Free-talk lessons are open again! New students are very welcome! 😊🇯🇵

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (201)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (116)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Koichi S.

Koichi S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

👋 New to Japanese? No Problem! Start Speaking from Day One 🎉🇯🇵 🎖️[5+ Years Teaching]🧑‍🏫

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Toshimi

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I have taught Japanese to high school pupils, university students and members of the general public in the UK.

Native (likely)
25 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,135$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 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 3,545 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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