Saka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have Eiken Grade 1 and my TOEIC score is 985.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,340)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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5,094 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,094 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
5,094
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
239 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Aimee
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in English and studied abroad in the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,273)
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Mamiko
NativeEngoo · 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
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,205)
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Yoshi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I studied microbiology at universities in the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,218)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Yoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I am Yoko. I lived in the UAE for 10 years and worked as a business class flight attendant for an international airline.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,065)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
- Business
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Momoka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a background in the Japan and East Asia Studies Program from the University of Tokyo, and studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) in high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,062)
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Kae
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Kae. I lived abroad for 7 years as a child and I have a degree in Pedagogy from a university.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,044)
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Kenji
NativeEngoo · Japan
After graduating from a university in the U.S., I worked in the export/import business for about 20 years, where I used English daily to communicate with…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,117)
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- Business
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Yoshiko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Yoshiko. I am Japanese and have experience living in the UK for more than 10 years, as well as 9 years in Singapore.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,958)
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Sam
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have years of experience teaching students of all ages.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,893)
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Akira
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Akira! I grew up in Portland, Oregon and lived there for 18 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,882)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Tak
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Tak! I have experience tutoring English at major Eikaiwa schools in Japan, as well as at high schools and universities.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,868)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Yuhka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I studied English in the United States, which helped me start my tutoring career in Japan, working at a major language school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,906)
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Ryugo
NativeEngoo · Japan
"Hi! I was born and raised in Japan. If you are struggling to study English, please let me know!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,900)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Azu
NativeEngoo · Japan
After working as a sales clerk at a hotel, I decided to adventure overseas.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,741)
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Son
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up in Nagano Prefecture and spent five years at a university in the United States.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,575)
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Satsuki
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a BA in International Relations. I have worked at an English conversation school and helped students improve their English skills to achieve their goals.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,552)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Aki
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have been a freelance English tutor for a long time, and tutoring is what I enjoy most in my whole career.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,621)
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Vicky
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in Japan and was an exchange student in Australia during high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,520)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Yamato
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Yamato! I love to tutor English, and I'm especially good at tutoring pronunciation.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,476)
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Karin
NativeEngoo · Japan
I studied abroad, which has given me the opportunity to learn about diverse cultures and languages.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (2,702)
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Cristina
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Cristina. I was born and raised in Brazil and came to Japan after my coming of age.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,468)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Yuka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I love helping students grow and achieve their goals!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,448)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Asako
NativeEngoo · Japan
I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from a U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,372)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 903 | $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 |
| italki | 690 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 34 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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, 4852 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2790 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2062 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 903 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 $24, 690 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 $45, 34 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
- Japan2,974 / 5,094
Taiwan150 / 5,094
China114 / 5,094
South Korea62 / 5,094
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,094
United States28 / 5,094
Philippines14 / 5,094
Spain12 / 5,094
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,852 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,030 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,094 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, 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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