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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.

Jumpei

Jumpei

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

CLASES DE JAPONÉS ONLINE CON PROFESOR NATIVO

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (4)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Naoko

Naoko

Native

Letuelezioni

Insegnante madrelingua giapponese con lunga esperienza

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Namiko

Namiko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora titulada de japonés

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Yurika

Yurika

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de japonés – Clases online dinámicas y personalizadas

Native
20 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Aoi

Aoi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende Japonés de forma fácil y divertida :D!

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Shoko

Shoko

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Let's learn and speak Japanese!

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Megumi

Megumi

Native

FindTutors

Unlock Your Language Potential with Expert Tutoring in Japanese and French!

Native
20 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kumi

Kumi

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Are you looking for a native Japanese tutor?

Native (likely)
13 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Naho

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés con nativa con las experiencia (o・ω・o)

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Masako

Masako

Native (likely)

Voscours

Cours de japonais pour tous niveaux avec une enseignante native

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Tomoko

Tomoko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase de japonés para hablantes español. Hablamos sobre la cultura, manga y anime

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Key

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprender y practicar Japonés con nativo On-line

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Exam prep
Eri

Eri

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Japanese Teacher from Tokyo | Beginner Friendly | Speak Naturally & Travel Japanese

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Eri

Eri

Native

Letuelezioni

Impara il Giapponese con Eri: Lezioni Personalizzate da una Madrelingua!

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kaito

Kaito

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Native Japanese speaker - students of all ages welcome!

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Sachiko

Sachiko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora de japones, nativa, qualificada. Profesora de Kendo, artes martiales japonesas

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Naomichi

Naomichi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase japonesa con hablante japones nativo via online

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kaai

Kaai

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

ONLINE Impara il giapponese con il sorriso! Lezioni divertenti per la cultura, Manga e J-POP!

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kasumi

Kasumi

Native

Letuelezioni

Insegnante madrelingua giapponese – Lezioni online personalizzate

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kaori

Kaori

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch-Tutor Anfänger Richtiges Japanisch lernen

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
German
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Nobuharu

Nobuharu

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Native Japanese speaker helping learners gain confidence and fluency.

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kaho

Kaho

Native (likely)

Nachhilfepro

Beginners are welcome! ​​ Learn natural Japanese (N4, N5) with a cheerful and encouraging teacher. 😊✊🏻✨

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Elias

Elias

Native

Suasaulasparticulares

Professor particular de inglês e matemática. Falo 4 idiomas nativos, espanhol, japonês, inglês e português e nasci no Japão

Native
Not listed
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Takashi

Takashi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★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 $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 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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