Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Enjoy outputting♪
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Page language: English
5,211 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,211 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
5,211
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,137 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
EMIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionate & Certified Japanese Teacher - Conversation and Grammer
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
komugi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
電話をするように話したい方向けのレッスン♪カメラなし。 自然な表現や単語、ネイティブが使う言い回しを教えます。 韓国語可能。
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Kyoko S.
NativePreply · Japan
20 Years of Experience × Over 2,500 Online Lessons!
- Native
- 20 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Natsumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Free talk | for kids to adults
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
I volunteer to teach Japanese to people from other countries who live in my area. It’s rewarding!
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
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Asako.KP
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんな風にフリートークをやりたいか！などご相談ください
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Yusuke S.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun learning 'Conversational Japanese'! 😆👍 It's okay to make mistakes! You'll love Japanese even more with relaxed lessons! 🌸✨ Let's achieve your dr…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Rino
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational🇯🇵for Beginners
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Mikiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn with a Smile! Certified Teacher | English & Indonesian | Years of Experience, Endless Fun!
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Miyuki.µ
NativeCafetalk · Japan
200字(じ)以内(いない)の日記(にっき)を書(か)いて、私(わたし)と交換日記(こうかんにっき)をしましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Wakana C.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Teacher - Professional Female Soccer Player Living in Spain - ⚽️🇪🇸
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Jacky
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✈️Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Emiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese for Work & Life in Japan | 10+ Years Corporate/IT Experience(한국어 지원 가능)👩💻
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Seikot
NativeCafetalk · Japan
上級者におススメ！ もっと知識を深めたい方、古文に挑戦してみてはいかが？
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aya O.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's chat a lot in a relaxed atmosphere, just like at a café! ☕️
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"Master Chinese: Daily
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +8
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ayana
Nativeitalki · Japan
【オンライン講師経験2500時間以上🕐️初心者🔰からビジネスまで📚】会社員経験9年！実際に使う日本語を優しく教えます✨簡単な英語と韓国語でサポート可能🌍
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
akko.sato
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの不得意な日本語の単語はありませんか？アナウンサーのアドバイスで１レッスンにつき１単語の発音向上を目指しましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Hisashi Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Conversation-Focused Japanese | English Support OK | Relaxed & Practical Lessons ☕️ Speak More, Sound More Natural 🗣️
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$44/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Rie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸日本で働くための就労支援🌸JLPT N2,N1😊
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese from Scratch with a Native Teacher | Columbia University Graduate
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $40
Rie N.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
興味（きょうみ）のあることから日本語（にほんご）を学（まな）びましょう！ 日本の有名人（ゆうめいじん）、文化（ぶんか）、観光地 （かんこうち）、季節（きせつ）のことなど。
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Isshin G.
NativePreply · Japan
Professional teacher! Summer-Only Students Are Welcome! 👍 Certified Teacher | English OK!! | Special method A professional Japanese teacher will create persona…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 |
| italki | 799 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 41 | $34 | $27–$46 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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, 4969 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2893 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2076 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 799 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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 $46, 41 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
- Japan3,075 / 5,211
Taiwan150 / 5,211- China116 / 5,211
South Korea63 / 5,211- Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,211
United States31 / 5,211
Philippines14 / 5,211
Spain12 / 5,211
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,969 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,133 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,211 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 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 September 29, 2026
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