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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.

Momo

Momo

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Private Japanese lesson for adults and children

Native (likely)
Not listed
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Yu

Yu

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende Japonés Fácil y Online con Profesora Nativa Titulada en Osaka

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kaho

Kaho

Native (likely)

FindTutors

🌸Learn Japanese with me in a fun and natural way, starting from beginner level! 😊✊🏻✨ I will support your efforts! Let’s achieve your goals and dreams! 😆🌼

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Rei

Rei

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprender a hablar y entender el japonés de forma fácil y divertida presencial o online

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Atsuko

Atsuko

Native

Letuelezioni

Giapponese (da zero al livello Business Japanese)

Native
Not listed
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners

Mina

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés nativo. En onlínea o en persona

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Junna

Junna

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor who is offering Japanese lessons in both Japanese and English for children and adults

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yuina

Yuina

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

10 años de experiencia! Enfoque práctico.¡hablas el 80% de la clase! Lecciones divertidas y seguras para principiantes

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Taiju

Taiju

Native

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker and patient tutor. My online lessons are for anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ellie

Ellie

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor, BA in Japanese Literature and qualified Early Years teacher, offering online lessons for children & adults.

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Tómoko

Tómoko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés con profesora nativa. Más de 8 años experiencia

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Takashi

Takashi

Native (likely)

Tusclases

clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Nazuki

Nazuki

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch von Null – Grundlagen für Anfänger Kinder

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kanako

Kanako

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch Muttersprechende Lehrerin. Unterricht auf Englisch, Deutsch und Spanisch möglich.

Native
10 years teaching
None listed
German +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yoshimasa

Yoshimasa

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch lernen für Reise und Alltag – mit Muttersprachler und Englisch Unterstützung

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Miki

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanese Lehrer, Freundlich und Sorgfältig unterrichten. Lasst uns zusammen lernen.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Sonoko

Sonoko

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Unterricht der Japanischen Sprache und Kultur in Englisch

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kazuki

Kazuki

Native (likely)

Nachhilfepro

Möchten Sie die japanische Sprache und Kultur mit mir lernen?

Native (likely)
New tutor
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Anna

Anna

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor in Tokyo offering friendly online lessons for all levels, focused on conversation and practical Japanese

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Sato

Sato

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly Tokyoite teacher at British boarding schools, 15yrs experience, all levels incl. academic & business, exam preparations

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Miho

Miho

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Konnichiwa! I’m a native Japanese tutor based in Manchester offering online lessons for beginners and intermediate learners.

Native (likely)
New tutor
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Yuka

Native

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor with corporate and cafe experience, offering engaging online lessons for all levels in Cardiff.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Yuka

Yuka

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

🌸 Aprende japonés desde cero con una nativa y el libro Genki, online y a tu ritmo

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Ai

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de Japonés con nativa egresada de Universidad de arte Musashino Experiencia de 9 años Planes flexibles según el interés

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

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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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