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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.

Hiro

Hiro

Native (likely)

FindTutors

1. Busy Professionals Needing Real-World Results I specialise in working with professionals and goal-oriented learners who need to

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

Jonathan

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés para nivel básico y avanzado.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Miyu

Miyu

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

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
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Teaches A1–C2

Yuki

Yuki

Native

Letuelezioni

Yuki madrelingua giapponese. Parlo perfettamente italiano, ma anche napoletano!

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

Sohsuke

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
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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Masako

Masako

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés para todos los niveles con la profesora nativa. Clases On-line

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

Nami

Nami

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Soy japonesa nativa en España. Clases de japonés prácticas y relajadas para principiantes.

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Ikuko

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases online para adolescentes y adultos

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

  • Exam prep
  • Kids

Aki

Native

Voscours

Professeur de japonais - native en japonais, je parle japonais, anglais et français

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language

Kei

Native

Letuelezioni

Sono una giapponese laureata al conservatorio in canto offro lezione di giapponese al livello di base

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

Ryo

Ryo

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Insegnamento e Ripetizioni di Giapponese su online

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

Ryu

Ryu

Native

FindTutors

Friendly, patient native Japanese speaker passionate about teaching practical Japanese phrases.

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

Arisha

Arisha

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Japanese teacher for all! Welcome beginners

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Haruna

Haruna

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I’m native Japanese speaker. I can tell someone who want to learn Japanese enjoyably

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

Haruna

Haruna

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I’m native Japanese speaker and I have English skill too.I can teach Japanese culture.

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

  • Speaks your language
Eri

Eri

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de Japonés /Nihongo personalizadas on line para niños y adultos

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Nao

Nao

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

🗻Tutora de Japonés Apasionada y Práctica | Base Sólida y Gramática Clara para autodidactas⛩️

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

Megumi

Megumi

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Lezioni Giapponese online - madrelingua, qualificata, esperienza decennale

Native (likely)
26 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Yusuke

Yusuke

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am cultural. Lessons for people who are interested in Japanese language.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Sachiko

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I can teach daily conversations to both adults and children. I prefer to work remotely from my home in Japan.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Taisei

Taisei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I can offer frexible lessons to any level of ability in Japanese, with a focus on any area

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Mari

Native

FindTutors

Japanese toutor teahes all ages

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rie

Rie

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor for conversation lessons

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • 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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