Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,424
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,602 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Aki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher｜Friendly Free-Talk Lessons｜English OK
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Yukari
Nativeitalki · Switzerland
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I will help you speak Japanese without feeling nervous！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
岡田
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校でも日本語を教えている日本語教師です😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 80% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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KANA
Nativeitalki · Japan
☘️ Passionate About Language Education | 🐣 Specialized in Complete Beginners to Intermediate
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Jun.K
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本企業で多くの外国人と仕事をしてきた元エンジニアが日本語を教えます
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with a Patient, Supportive Mom! Tailored Lessons + Quick Notes.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Kotone
Nativeitalki · Japan
Parlez japonais avec naturel et assurance dès aujourd'hui !
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん話す文法レッスン！会話・旅行・ビジネス・敬語！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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りえRie
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Travel Phrases to Advanced Japanese – Fun Lessons for All Learners:)
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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Naomi
Nativeitalki · Peru
Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$10/h
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Rima
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の会話練習しませんか？リラックスした雰囲気＆英語対応可能
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Taiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を楽しく学習しましょう！英語も話せます！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Shohei
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$5.00/h
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Mao
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Non ha senso imparare la lingua se non ci si diverte!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$35/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,179 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: $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 4,602 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,424 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,968 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 October 1, 2026
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