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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.

Meg

Meg

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase de japonés profesora nativa tanto presencial como ONLINE

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (76)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Megumi

Megumi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés con la profesora nativa 18 años de experiencia

Native (likely)
18 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (73)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Takeshi

Takeshi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende japonés con un profesor nativo experto

Native (likely)
17 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 4.8 (36)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Aimi

Aimi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés Online

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (23)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Nori

Nori

Native (likely)

FindTutors

🇯🇵 Professional Native Japanese Teacher | 16+ Years of Teaching Experience | Former High School Teacher

Native (likely)
16 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

Nori

Nori

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

🇯🇵 Profesora nativa de japonés | +16 años de experiencia docente | Exprofesora de instituto | Adultos y adolescentes

Native
16 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids

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Nori

Nori

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Native Japanese for Kids | Teens | Adults

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Daichi

Daichi

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Impariamo il giapponese dei madrelingua, non dei manuali!

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Yo

Yo

Native

Letuelezioni

Scopri il fascino della lingua giapponese con un percorso semplice e piacevole

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Megumi

Megumi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Preparación para el JLPT y práctica de conversación

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Yuta

Yuta

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua, bilingue di giapponese propone lezioni di giapponese

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kei

Kei

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés nativo con nivel N1 (Noken). Nativo en japonés, catalán y castellano. Puedo enseñar a nivel principiante e intermedio

Native
Not listed
None listed
Catalan +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Mariko

Mariko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende Japonés con una Profesora Nativa y Titulada

Native (likely)
Not listed
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kazuki

Kazuki

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

PROFESOR DE JAPONÉS NATIVO DA CLASES PARTICULARES EN WatsApp POR TODA ESPAÑA

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Mutsumi

Mutsumi

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese Teacher | GCSE, A-Level, IB, JLPT, Conversation & Pronunciation

Native
30 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Lily

Lily

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de Japonés online

Native (likely)
20 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Sayaka

Sayaka

Native (likely)

Nachhilfeunterricht

Online Muttersprachlerin mit 8 Jahren Erfahrung. Japanisch für Anfänger und Mittelstufe. Lasst uns mit Spaß Japanisch lernen

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Yoko

Yoko

Native

Letuelezioni

Docente di lingua giapponese impartisce le lezioni online

Native
10 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (8)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Keiko

Keiko

Native

FindTutors

Friendly native Japanese speaker helping you build a solid foundation and confidence in Japanese | 13+ years' professional teaching experience

Native
13 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Rie

Rie

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Enjoy Japanese Together! Online Lessons for Learners of All Levels :)

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

Kanako

Kanako

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés mediante ZOOM (N5, japonés para viajar, kanji, etc.)

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
J

J

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase dinámicas y divertidas, para particulares/grupo

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Ryo

Ryo

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés con profesor nativo de Tokio y titulado | Profesor en activo en Barcelona (Todos los niveles / JLPT)

Native (likely)
Not listed
Teaching degree
Spanish
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Shinobu

Shinobu

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase online de japonés con profesora nativa titulada

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
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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