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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,481 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Matt

Matt

FindTutors

Work, fun, school? Let me help you with your studies, whatever your goal may be.

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★ 5.0 (1)
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$46/h
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Federica

Federica

Letuelezioni

Offro lezioni di lingua italiana, inglese, tedesca e giapponese

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★ 5.0 (1)
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$11/h
Free trial lesson
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Federica

Federica

Letuelezioni

Studentessa prossima alla laurea in Lingue(giapponese e tedesco) impartisce lezioni di lingua inglese, tedesco, giapponese

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★ 5.0 (1)
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$11/h
Free trial lesson
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Kaia

FindTutors

Language tutor. JLPT holder, with hands on experience in Japan

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★ 5.0 (1)
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  • Exam prep
$16/h
Free trial lesson
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Sofya

FindTutors

Learn Japanese from a Japanese specialist and Discover the Beauty of the Language and Culture!

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★ 5.0 (1)
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$29/h
Free trial lesson
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Souy

Souy

Tusclasesparticulares

El idioma MÁS DELICIOSO del mundo

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★ 4.5 (1)
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$23/h
Free trial lesson
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Francesca

Francesca

Letuelezioni

Laureata in giapponese e inglese offre ripetizioni/lezioni di inglese

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★ 4.0 (1)
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$11/h
Free trial lesson
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Taiju

Taiju

Native

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker and patient tutor. My online lessons are for anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese

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

  • Beginners
$24/h
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Kaiki

Native

FindTutors

Japanese lessons with a bilingual tutor from the University of Tokyo for adults and companies

Native
New tutor
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English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$40/h
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Jhu

Jhu

FindTutors

Learn Japanese Naturally, Confidently and at Your Pace!

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
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No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

$27/h
Free trial lesson
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Jhu

Jhu

FindTutors

Learn Japanese Naturally, Confidently and at Your Pace

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New tutor
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No other language listed
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$27/h
Free trial lesson
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Ellie

Ellie

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor, BA in Japanese Literature and qualified Early Years teacher, offering online lessons for children & adults.

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

  • Kids
$33/h
Free trial lesson
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Kiyomi

Kiyomi

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Native Japanese Speaker - 6 years experience - Oxford Graduate

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

$27/h
Free trial lesson
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Chika

Chika

Native (likely)

FindTutors

For learners who want to speak real, natural Japanese — not just textbook Japanese

Native (likely)
New tutor
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No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

$24/h
Free trial lesson
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Laura

Laura

Tusclasesparticulares

CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES

Intermediate (B1) (likely)
3 years teaching
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No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
$10/h
Free trial lesson
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Alberto

Alberto

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de Japonés online TODOS LOS NIVELES

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5 years teaching
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No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

$11/h
Free trial lesson
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Tómoko

Tómoko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés con profesora nativa. Más de 8 años experiencia

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

  • Exam prep
$23/h
Free trial lesson
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KOMA

KOMA

Tusclasesparticulares

Cursos de Coreano y Japonés en Bilbao Profesorado nativo

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New tutor
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$7.96/h
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Frida

Frida

Tusclases

Profesora con 8 años de experiencia da clases de Japonés a jóvenes y adultos con el método TPRS

Fluent (C2)
8 years teaching
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No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

$14/h
Free trial lesson
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Ai

Ai

Native

Tusclases

Clases en línea con profesora nativa con experiencia Planes flexibles según el interés Descuento para grupo pequeño de 2/3

Native
8 years teaching
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Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$20/h
Free trial lesson
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Takashi

Takashi

Native (likely)

Tusclases

clase japones online desde nivel 0 hasta avanzado con profe nativo

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
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Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$15/h
Free trial lesson
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Ivan

Ivan

Tusclases

Maestro de enseñanza en lengua japonesa a personas de habla española

Beginner (A1)
New tutor
Other certificate
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

$28/h
Free trial lesson
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Genaro

Genaro

Tusclases

Profesor de japonés con formación como psicólogo educativo

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New tutor
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Spanish
No reviews yet
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  • Kids
$8.44/h
Free trial lesson
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Donovan

Donovan

Tusclases

Profesor de japones de nivel N5 a nivel N2

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New tutor
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
$1.41/h
Free trial lesson
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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,135$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 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 $41, 54 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,560

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 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 3,545 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, 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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