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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

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

Hinako.nihongoJP

Hinako.nihongoJP

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

N5~N4

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$23/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
SakuranoKi

SakuranoKi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

「介護の現場で使える日本語をいっしょに楽しく学びましょう！」

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Business
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $4.42
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Mio.Y

Mio.Y

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

まちがっても大丈夫！ゆっくり一緒に話しましょう。

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Char5

Char5

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

買い物・旅行・友達との会話など、身近な場面で使える日本語を練習！ロールプレイを通して、自分の言葉で自然に話す力を育てましょう。

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $4.43
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
kMizue

kMizue

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

たのしい国語

Native
4 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.48/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
MIYAOKA Kiyo

MIYAOKA Kiyo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

文法を中心に体系的に学んで、日本語を使いこなそう！

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$17/h
Trial $6.32
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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yayoi 680

yayoi 680

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

興味のある話題について楽しくお話ししながら、発音や単語、フレーズを学びましょう。

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$11/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
suumomo

suumomo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

間違えても大丈夫！自然な日本語を身につけましょう🎶

Native
New tutor
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $4.42
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
saori25

saori25

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Say everything you want to say—in Japanese!

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Moe K.

Moe K.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let’s Enjoy English! ☕

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$19/h
Trial $6.32
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Ina F

Ina F

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

A 25-minute conversation with topics based on your interests

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$21/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Ayane.

Ayane.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's master a basic self-introduction in Japanese!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Trial $3.16
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
MIDOPA2

MIDOPA2

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本語の基礎が無い方も、昔勉強して復習してみようという方も、皆歓迎します。（歡迎没有五十音基礎的人、也歡迎從頭想複習的人。）

Native
30 years teaching
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Takuiki

Takuiki

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

文法や単語は分かるのに、会話になると言葉が出てこない方へ。自分の言葉で話せる力を一緒に育てます。

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$23/h
Trial $6.32
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Nana Tashiro Sarpong

Nana Tashiro Sarpong

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

初めてでも大丈夫！一緒に最初の一歩を踏み出しましょう。

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $3.16
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Rina_c

Rina_c

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

【No.1 Popular Lesson】 Listen to lots of natural, real-life Japanese! Use the phrases you learn to practice speaking a lot too!

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Miki H.

Miki H.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

す初心者さん大歓迎！一緒に文字を覚えましょう！

Native
9 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$3.16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Reina.E

Reina.E

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Studied Japanese but feel nervous about speaking? Don't worry about making mistakes or searching for words! Let’s enjoy chatting in simple Japanese at your own…

Native
1 lessons
None listed
French +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $3.16
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Yuuzu

Yuuzu

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

～中級者から上級者向け～/For Intermediate to Advanced Learners 仕事で使う日本語を、会話練習やロールプレイで楽しく学びましょう！ Learn practical Japanese for the workplace through fun conversation practic…

Native
1 lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$11/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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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

Popular Japanese lesson types

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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