Nina
NativeEngoo · Japan
I attended Keele University in England as an exchange student during my senior year of college.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (219)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
6,247 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,247 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 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–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,247
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,340 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Momoka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +7
- ★ 5.0 (190)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Taku I.
NativePreply · Japan
Ex Tour guide🇯🇵,Translater📕,Business Assistant💻 in Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
HOYUKI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もう「えーっと…」で迷わない！ 単語から文章まで！「口を動かす」から身につく、"話す"ためのトレーニングです
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🍿Focused on making learning Japanese fun! Let's get started with me ,good listener and friendly.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (244)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Misa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Misa. I've traveled to 44 countries and love doing so with my family.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (220)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
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矢口蘭
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Travel
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (189)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Shiho K.
NativePreply · Japan
Become a 'Confident Speaker'! I offer the 'Safest Space' to find your voice. As a Preply Certified Tutor with 3+ years as a therapist and 6 years as an executi…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Etsuko Spain
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自然なスペイン語に翻訳、校正を行います！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Shoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners are welcome! A short course for Japan trip is available now!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (241)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Mayu
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 4.9 (222)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
TAKAGI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TAKAGI🏆BLCU🎓Conversation
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (188)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Motoharu O.
NativePreply · Japan
🗾 Japanese Tutor for Travel, JLPT & Conversation | 🎮 Game Media Specialist & 🔬 Former Life Science Researcher. Travel preparation, JLPT support, and daily conv…
- Native
- 24 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Emiko.H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
丁寧に中学英文法の勉強をいたしましょう。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Linda
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネスクラス初回は私からのヒアリングと私たちの会話を重視しています。履歴書チェック、面接対策、仕事に関する会話が人気です☆🏢 Many of my italki students
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (240)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have more than five years of experience tutoring English, both spoken and written, for adults and children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (208)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
I'm
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Licensed👨🎓Trip♨️Culture⛩️
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (191)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Taiji K.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher with more than 15 years of experience.
- Native
- 18 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Kenneth Feldman
NativeCafetalk · United States
英語・英会話に関するお悩み相談お受けします。基本的に日本語、必要に応じて英語で応対いたします。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese, fluent in English. Great communication skills and international cultural knowledge.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (245)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Manami
NativeEngoo · Japan
I hold an undergraduate degree in Tourism and am pursuing a Master’s degree in Tourism Destination Management in Spain.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (199)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Yukina
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
2026 limited discounted price
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (188)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yu T.
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners! Experienced Japanese teacher with clear English explanation!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$59/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Anne English
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak a little every day. Get more comfortable in Japanese.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,791 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 | 1,791 | $19 | $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 $27, 6002 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4092 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1910 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1791 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
- Japan4,013 / 6,247
Taiwan154 / 6,247
China134 / 6,247
South Korea69 / 6,247- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,247
- United States35 / 6,247
Philippines16 / 6,247
Italy16 / 6,247
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,002 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 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 4,335 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 6,247 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,791 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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