YUKI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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5,486 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,486 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,486
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,037 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently 🌸English Support available📚 Feedback after every lesson
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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矢澤あねら
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゼロから始める初心者のあなた！資格所有講師と一緒に”たのしく”学ぼう
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$45/h
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YUSUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Amy
Nativeitalki · Japan
From podcasts to YouTube: real Japanese, not just textbooks! Fun lessons at your pace♡
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese|Former Tour Guide|English & French Support|Travel & Everyday Japanese
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Kate
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | English🇬🇧 & Español🇪🇸 OK | Beginner Friendly
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Yuno
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bilingual Japanese Tutor (10 years in 🇨🇦 ) | Real conversation with your interest✨🎤📚
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Mizuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 日本語ネイティブ講師 | 5年間の塾講師経験
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Masahide
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 3 Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$35/h
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Kei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Registered Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
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Sora
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
SHOTA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Lessons with a Certified Instructor [English, Korean available😊]
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kinako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
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Yumiko.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor Taking You from Complete Beginner to Confident Japanese Speaker
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$22/h
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Keisuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
🤝 あなたに寄り添う日本語コーチ 🇯🇵 英語でのサポートも可能 🗣️ 一人ひとりの目標に合わせた学習プランと継続サポートで、ネイティブコーチがあなたのマインドと行動を変える 🔥
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
📚420時間日本語教師養成講座修了✨ 教科書の日本語から、ネイティブが使う自然な日本語へ🇯🇵 会話力を伸ばすフレンドリーな日本語講師です😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
KANA
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yui
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Misako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ayami
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Teacher | Beginner & Travel Japanese | English Support
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ayane
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn clearly, speak naturally. Japanese Logic in English.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Yumiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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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 |
| italki | 1,064 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 |
| 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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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 $27, 5244 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3149 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1064 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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 $42, 51 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
- Japan3,329 / 5,486
Taiwan151 / 5,486
China120 / 5,486
South Korea63 / 5,486
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,486
United States31 / 5,486
Philippines14 / 5,486
Spain12 / 5,486
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,244 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 3,389 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,486 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, 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 29, 2026
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