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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.

Marian

Marian

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Marian! I lived in New York for two years while in university, where I studied Business and English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (733)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Etsuko

Etsuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語を教える資格と小中高の教員免許があります。日本語っておもしろい!楽しく勉強しましょう!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (368)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nana

Nana

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

J-pop, J-drama,speaking

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (260)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Itsuki K.

Itsuki K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Master Japanese Step by Step with Supportive Guidance 🎌✨

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Akiho

Akiho

Native

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker with two years of experience as a private tutor.

Native
2 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Naokis

Naokis

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

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Native
28 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Free trial lesson
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Nadia

Nadia

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of General Education and studied Education, PE, and Sports Management.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (666)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ayu

Ayu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn NIHONGO with AYU ! - Certified Japanese Teacher( Professeur certifié de japonais ) -

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +2
★ 5.0 (369)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
kumi@台湾12年目の人

kumi@台湾12年目の人

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

初級の日本語、中級の日本語

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (255)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aya E.

Aya E.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

It's Okay to Make Mistakes! Clear, Friendly Lessons to Help You Speak Japanese with Confidence★

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Mirano

Mirano

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese Tutor with Advertising Agency Experience – Online Lessons for All Levels!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Misa.L

Misa.L

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

あなたに合ったレッスンを作ります。

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Beginners
Kae

Kae

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Kae from Japan. I speak Japanese, English, and Spanish.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (581)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kanako

Kanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Personalized lessons made just for you — I'm here to support you as a trusted companion. 🌈

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (361)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Komomo

Komomo

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Speak Japanese Now!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (255)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
けん 小.

けん 小.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Teacher with 4 Years of Experience| Speaking+Writing | Practical Japanese for Real Life

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.8 (31)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Madoka

Native

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker. My aim for the lessons is to deliver practical communication skills.

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

xiaonuan

xiaonuan

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

入門~初級

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
Toshi

Toshi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Toshi! I'm a dedicated tutor with years of experience helping students succeed.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 4.9 (606)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kizuku

Kizuku

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏆Awarded TOP 1% Japanese tutor on Italki ★14 YEARS OF EXP ★CERTIFIED PRO TEACHER ★VERY PATIENT

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (364)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
日本語ネイティブ

日本語ネイティブ

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

自然な日本語の習得 JLPT対策

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (254)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Yusuke T.

Yusuke T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎯 Absolute Beginner Specialist | 1,100+ Lessons Taught

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kotaro

Kotaro

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Do you like Japanese culture, anime, manga and drama?? So that's why you learn Japanese

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Ohayo

Ohayo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

楽しく学びながら、語学力の向上を実現しましょう!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language

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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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