Koki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Nice to meet you! My name is Koki.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,436)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
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Akiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (439)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Kana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Chinese & English
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (356)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Akiko H.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons Using Spanish! Perfect for Those Who Don't Understand English!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Miyu
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés nativa sin experiencia titulada pero con experiencia en clases particulares online para todas las edades.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
Kirara.U
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書（きょうかしょ）には出（で）てこない、ナチュラルな日本語を学（まな）びましょう♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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Nao
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have an Associate Degree in English. I was an exchange student in the US and later lived in Australia on a working holiday visa.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,410)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Meg
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please message me before booking | TPRS | JLPT N5–N2
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (433)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $29
Professional
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teaching experience 8 yrs
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (354)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Hirokazu N.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in Chinese! A Japanese teacher with a Level 6 Chinese Proficiency Certificate
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuki
NativeLetuelezioni
Yuki madrelingua giapponese. Parlo perfettamente italiano, ma anche napoletano!
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
yumiko.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk about anything in Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Yui
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Yui. I have extensive international experience, having lived abroad in Ireland for one year and the UK for two years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,446)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役日本語教師があなたの日本力を上達させます！Your ability to use Japanese will improve dramatically with my lesson.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (436)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
7
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
all levels, JLPT
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (354)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hiroto I.
NativePreply · Japan
I am a qualified Japanese teacher! I am a German speaker and have lived in Germany! Let's enjoy studying Japanese together in German! I will fully support you…
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Sohsuke
Native (likely)FindTutors
Learn Real Japanese with Native Speaker - From Anime to Daily Conversation!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$26/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kaoru.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practice and improve your skills through casual conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Thai +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Shin
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm a university student in Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,398)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Sumito
Nativeitalki · Japan
Currently accepting new students of all levels😊 #Stand with all the innocent ppl in 🇺🇦🇵🇸
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (440)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1 –C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Toshi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation, Exams, Tourism
- Native
- 15 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (353)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kyoko T.
NativePreply · Japan
Leave all your pronunciation worries to me! 🎤✨
- Native
- 25 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Taro
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese speaker with experience teaching Japanese and English to junior and senior high school students
- Native (likely)
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Kids
michiyo.n
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日常会話と日本文化が学べる『いろどり』で日本語会話を練習しましょう。すぐに使える日本語がいっぱいです！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 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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