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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.

Satona

Satona

Native (likely)

Tusclases

Profesora de japonés con más de 8 años de experiencia

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Rie

Rie

Native (likely)

Tusclases

こんにちは!mucho gusto! Soy Rie. Me encanta enseñar japonés. Conmigo aprenderás pronto japonés desarrollando 4 habilidades hablar, entender, escuchar y leer

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Noriko

Noriko

Native (likely)

Voscours

Professeure de japonais et de calligraphie, native, certifiée, 30 ans d'expérience média, cours en ligne et à Paris

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Saki

Saki

Native

Voscours

Cours de japonais tous niveaux par une professeure diplômée (11 ans d'expérience au Japon)

Native
11 years teaching
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kanna

Kanna

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch lernen mit Spaß - Sprache & Kultur aus erster Hand

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Mizuki

Mizuki

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanische Muttersprachlerin unterrichtet Japanisch online in Mannheim! – für Reisen, Alltag und Sprachprüfungen

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Ariel

Ariel

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanese Tutor; I can teach people at any level, from kids to adults :)

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nene

Nene

Native

Nachhilfeunterricht

Japanisch lernen mit Muttersprachelerin - Online-Unterricht fur Anfanger&Fortgeschrittene

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kana

Kana

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor offering practical, enjoyable lessons for beginners and intermediate learners, tailored to you

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners

Leo

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Showing you the true beauty of Japanese so you can fall in love with Japan even more.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Shunsuke

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo, currently working as an R&D engineer.I focus on everyday, useful Japanese.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Toshimi

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I have taught Japanese to high school pupils, university students and members of the general public in the UK.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

Kumi

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese Speaker | Beginner to Advanced | Online Lessons

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

Miyuki

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly Japanese Tutor Practice Fun Conversation & Business Manner!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Business
Yuri

Yuri

Native

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese tutor for beginners. If you want to speak Japanese confidently, I'd be happy to help!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Kaori

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de japonés para todos los niveles,online

Native
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kaori

Native

Tusclases

Aprende japones desde la comodidad de tu casa

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Aya

Aya

Native

Voscours

Learn Japanese from Zero | Simple Conversation Lessons

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Kumiko

Kumiko

Native (likely)

Voscours

Je suis Japonaise en France ans. Je vous propose des conversations libres

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Megumi

Megumi

Native

Voscours

Cours de japonais avec une professeure japonaise – Débutants bienvenus, explications en français

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Taya

Taya

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Learn Japanese from a Native Speaker – Beginner to Intermediate

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Yuka

Yuka

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Esperienza soprattutto per le ripetizioni per universitari!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Koji

Koji

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Madre lingua giapponese. Offro lezioni private di giapponese per tutti i livelli. Sia per gruppi che individuali.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Satoko

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Unterstützung bei der Konversation auf Japanisch für Deutsch und Englisch sprachige

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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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