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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 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–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,091
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Ruri

Ruri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ryoko Y.

Ryoko Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 You will love Japan even more! 🌸 Let’s enjoy learning Japanese with fun, personalized lessons full of smiles! 🥳🤝🌈 Are you ready to take the first step with m…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 4.8 (52)
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

Tomo3

Tomo3

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saka

Saka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have Eiken Grade 1 and my TOEIC score is 985.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,341)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
YUKA

YUKA

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation/Fundamental

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (701)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Akito

Akito

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience in teaching online

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erika N.

Erika N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Taught Over 100 Students|English Support|Beginner welcome|Engaging Lessons!

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (48)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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

Kimi

Kimi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

(/・ω・)/{Let's have a fun Japanese lesson in your free time!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Kids
Aimee

Aimee

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in English and studied abroad in the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,273)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
AYAKA先生

AYAKA先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌸9月下旬から1か月半、産休をいただきます🙇‍♀️🌸

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (690)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kana

Kana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏅 Top 1% of Japanese instructor in2022 🌸 Licensed Kindergarten Teacher

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (388)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Risa M.

Risa M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🥳 Build confidence speaking Japanese in about 6 months🌎 Trilingual Japanese Tutor|Beginners & Kids Welcome🔰Fun & supportive lessons🤝

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (45)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • 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

Onoyo

Onoyo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

教科書はクローズ!日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ (多言語MIXも大歓迎!文法を気にせず楽しく話そう!)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
Mamiko

Mamiko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Drawing on my work experience at U.S.-based airlines and law firms, I provide instruction as a Certified English Pronunciation Instructor specializing in…

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3,207)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Nagi

Nagi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner to Advanced Japanese

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (716)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Turkish +3
★ 5.0 (383)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
綾音 中.

綾音 中.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Your Friendly Teacher 🌸 No worries about making mistakes. Let's enjoy gentle Japanese lessons at your own pace. Together, we'll achieve "understanding" and "sp…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (45)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Kumi

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese Speaker | Beginner to Advanced | Online Lessons

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Nana, Kyoto

Nana, Kyoto

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Theme Talk

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied microbiology at universities in the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,218)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Mituo's

Mituo's

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Fundamental|Oral

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (687)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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
italki1,635$19$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $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
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,870 / 6,091
  • TaiwanTaiwan153 / 6,091
  • ChinaChina130 / 6,091
  • South KoreaSouth Korea69 / 6,091
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 6,091
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,091
  • ItalyItaly15 / 6,091

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 5,846 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 4,190 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 6,091 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,635 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 30, 2026

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