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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.

Ayako

Ayako

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Learn Japanese with a Native Tutor – Language, Culture, and Custom-Made Lessons! 🇯🇵✨

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

  • Kids
Seina

Seina

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Do you want learn Japanese with Seina, who is friendly and speak in Bahasa Indonesia and English??

Native (likely)
New tutor
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taya

Taya

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher — Beginners Welcome!

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

  • Beginners
Hikaru

Hikaru

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase particular de japonés por profesor nativo

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

Yasuko

Yasuko

Native

Voscours

Apprendre le Japonais avec native japonaise

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

Yumi

Yumi

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Un madrelingua giapponese appassionato di cucina e manga ti insegnerà il giapponese!

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

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Marin

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Online Japanese lesson for any range of students

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

  • Beginners
Ayaka

Ayaka

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Let me help make learning enjoyable!I support your new challenges!

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

Ayame

Ayame

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor offering online lessons for any level!

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

  • Beginners
Shota

Shota

Native

FindTutors

My lessons are for those who want to learn native expressions and the Kansai dialect, focusing on everyday phrases.

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Hanako

Hanako

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés por online con profesora nativa | Conversación, lectura, escritura y cultura

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

Kenta

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de japonés nativo para todos los niveles.

Native
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

Kaisei

Kaisei

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor offering interactive online lessons for beginners and intermediate learners.

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hina

Hina

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor with half a year's experience offering private lessons for Adults online.

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

Minori

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor with an Education degree provide tailored one on one Japanese lesson enhance your Japanese

Native (likely)
New tutor
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Ryuto

Ryuto

Native

FindTutors

Born and raised in Japan, and I spent five years in the United States, and I acquired both Japanese and English at native-level.

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

  • Speaks your language
Sachi

Sachi

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de conversación de japonés con profesora nativa en España

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

Gu

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

La clase de la cocina japonesa por Japanese food blogger

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Natsuko

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Lezioni di Giapponese online 20€ l'ora insegnante madrelingua

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

Asami

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Lezioni della lingua giapponese con una MADRELINGUA

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

Takanobu

Takanobu

Native

FindTutors

I would describe myself as a challenger. I have successfully led companies in the hospitality industry in both the UK and Thailand

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

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

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

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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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