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
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Daichi
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés apto para todas las edades y niveles
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Chinatsu
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Tutor giapponese madrelingua lezione Skype
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$22/h
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Ayaka
Native (likely)FindTutors
Do you want to go to Japan? Let me help your learning japanese♪
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$15/h
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Miyuki
Native (likely)FindTutors
Experienced native Japanese tutor with a degree and teacher licence in Education and over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$27/h
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Ayano
Native (likely)FindTutors
I am Japanese native speaker. I give online lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$20/h
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Midori
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese who can cover the topics from early age learning to business occasion
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
Masafumi
NativeFindTutors
A supportive and friendly tutor who loves helping students improve their Japanese skills at any level
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
Shino
NativeFindTutors
I would happy to help you with learning about Japanese language and culture:)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
Temi
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Soy tutora de japonés, nacida en Japón (mi madre es japonesa y mi padre nigeriano), y adapto mis clases al nivel y estilo de apren
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$17/h
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Maika
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
【 Parla giapponese con naturalezza! 】Una giapponese offre lezioni di conversazione in un’atmosfera rilassata
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$11/h
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Kuniko
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Mi chiami Kuniko Maruyama e sono giapponese. Dal 2022 mi sono stabilita in Italia, a Empoli. Le mie esperienze lavorative e sopratutto l'ultima in una azienda…
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$17/h
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Hikaru
NativeFindTutors
I would be delighted to be of your assistance in learning Japanese. Native Japanese speaker, IELTS academic 8.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Kanako
Native (likely)FindTutors
Japanese tutor for beginners. I am Japanese and currently a university student in the UK. I will provide online lessons
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Mina
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés con una profesora nativa titulada en Tokyo
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
$15/h
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Ryo
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES ONLINE DE JAPONÉS PARA TODOS LOS NIVELES
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$45/h
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Asami
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering private Japanese lessons for children to adults.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Arisha
Native (likely)FindTutors
If you would like to learn Japanese with a great teacher, you can choose me!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Taiga
Native (likely)FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor currently in UK, provide online lessons from basic to difference in nuance
- Native (likely)
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Keito
Native (likely)FindTutors
I have worked as cram school tutor in Japan. I’ll offer online Japanese lessons tailored to the level of each student.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$27/h
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Mitsuko
Native (likely)FindTutors
Business and Daily Japanese Conversation, Writing and Speaking for Adults.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Hisako
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés nativa con 3 años de experiencia
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Kensaku
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Profesor de Japones (gramática/conversación) particulares online
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nanami
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Tu profe de japonés amigable con 2 años de experiencia y mucha pasión
- Native (likely)
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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 $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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