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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,424
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4,602 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Moto

Moto

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,584)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Lisa.Y

Lisa.Y

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (444)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hinako

Hinako

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

JLPT/Job Interview

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (368)
Not shown

Teaches B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aki N.

Aki N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners and travelers welcome 🌸 Learn from the basics step by step and enjoy plenty of conversation! Experienced tutor.

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gaku

Gaku

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Japanese to adults I graduated uni in Japan .

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Ms. Chloe

Ms. Chloe

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

楽しく学ぶ、お子さま向け英会話★小学生も大歓迎です^^ レッスン完了後は簡単なfeedbackもお届けします!

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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Akiko W

Akiko W

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! My name is Akiko. I am a dedicated English tutor.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,654)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Masahiro

Masahiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have been teaching Japanese to foreign students at a Japanese high school for many years.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (447)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Elisa

Elisa

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🌻Gentle Conversation Practice🗣

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (369)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Atsushi K.

Atsushi K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Are you planning a trip to Japan?

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (36)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Kohei

Kohei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Speaker!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Teacher YUMEMI

Teacher YUMEMI

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

We study hiragana, katakana, greetings, and Japanese used in daily life.Review lessons are always welcome!

Native
22 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Manabu

Manabu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a financial specialist working in Canada and have been working in an English environment most of the time.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,552)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Minori

Minori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

一緒に楽しく日本語をまなびましょう☆

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (446)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
I

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JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Native Japanese

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (364)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kaon N.

Kaon N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

As your learning buddy, I'll be available 24/7 to answer questions and support you. Let’s make learning Japanese an enjoyable and enriching experience together!

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kohei

Kohei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I’m a Japanese student who enjoys sharing language and culture through fun, friendly lessons

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Juri T.

Juri T.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Beginners welcome! Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together★

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kikuo

Kikuo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I'm Kikuo, your dedicated guide, here to ignite your passion for the English language and empower you on your journey to proficiency.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,517)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

東京大学畢業会中文的日語老師. University of Tokyo alumni. Certified professional Japanese teacher (5500+lessons).

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (451)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
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JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Master Conversational Japanese

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Indonesian +4
★ 5.0 (365)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kohta K.

Kohta K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Tutor with 6+ Years and 3,000+ Teaching Hours 🧑‍🏫 | English and Portuguese Support 🌍 | Build Real Speaking Skills Through Shadowing and Personalized H…

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mamoru

Mamoru

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Friendly & Patient Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Saki teacher

Saki teacher

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's have fun speaking Japanese using simple Japanese!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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
italki1,968$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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 $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,166 / 6,424
  • TaiwanTaiwan157 / 6,424
  • ChinaChina141 / 6,424
  • South KoreaSouth Korea71 / 6,424
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
  • United StatesUnited States37 / 6,424
  • ItalyItaly17 / 6,424
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,424

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,179 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: $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 4,602 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 6,424 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,968 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 October 1, 2026

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