Wakako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
4,365
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
584 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yusaku
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 82% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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Taka
Nativeitalki · Japan
バイリンガル講師。日常会話練習。教科書に載っていない日本語を教えます⭐
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
海松
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Maria
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
あさみR.Asami
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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sako04
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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Carina
Nativeitalki · Brazil
日本語・ブラジルポルトガル語ネイティブスピーカー
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- Portuguese +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$27/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
Chihiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Tengo certificado de profesora de japonés
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
$30/h
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Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸明るく・楽しく・分かりやすく🌸きれいな発音とアクセントを教えます‼
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tatsuya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Former Teacher 🇯🇵 | Learn Japanese Through History, Culture & Real Conversations
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yasuhiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
友達のように一緒に楽しく会話できる日本語講師！やさしくサポートします！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Riho
Nativeitalki · Japan
フランス在住のプロフェッショナルな日本語教師🇯🇵 初級レベル、子供から大人まで大歓迎✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Andressa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build Confidence in Speaking Japanese Through Fun and Supportive Lessons! 🌸✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Portuguese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Megumu
Nativeitalki · Japan
【指導歴10年】会話から試験対策まで完全個別指導 / 10+ Yrs Exp: Tailored Japanese from Daily to Exams
- Native
- 37 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$30/h
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Kaho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de japonais certifié avec une Licence en linguistiques / 大学で言語学を勉強した日本語教師
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Neo
Nativeitalki · Japan
教育と心理のプロが教える、本気で学ぶ日本語＆JLPT🤝私のプロフィールを見てね💑
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$41/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Daily Conversation & Business Japanese with my 20 years-working experience. Español & English OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
Junko.I
Nativeitalki · Japan
「Speak More, Have Fun!」 楽しくたくさん話そう！😊 大人のための会話中心の日本語レッスン｜初級〜上級
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Czech +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Kayoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Relaxed & Friendly Japanese Lessons ✍️ Former Editor 🇯🇵 English OK
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Moe
Nativeitalki · Japan
OMG！日本語がどんどん話せる✨初心者〜上級まで楽しく学習🌸文化も一緒に！
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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 $28, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 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
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,556 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,365 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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