Mayu
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 4.9 (222)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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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
277 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have more than five years of experience tutoring English, both spoken and written, for adults and children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (209)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Mia
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello there! I like doing exercise and playing sports, like softball and basketball.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (201)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Sara
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Sara. I attended international school when I was living abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (212)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Mami
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I lived in the United States for several years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (187)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Nonoka
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Nonoka. I lived in the U.S. for seven years and currently specialize in Public Policy at a university in Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (176)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Laurel
NativeEngoo · Japan
I've been working as an English-Japanese publishing translator and have translated more than 100 books in various genres, from romance novels to serious…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (181)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Atsu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone! My name is Atsu. I graduated from a Japanese technical college (Kosen) and spent two years in Toronto, Canada, on a working holiday.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (182)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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Yumi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am Yumi, and I am a multilingual tutor from Japan.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (153)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Shin
NativeEngoo · Japan
I’m Shin. I was born in Japan but spent most of my childhood abroad, mainly in Asian countries.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (141)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Taisho
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am Taisho. I’m a bilingual English tutor who speaks both English and Japanese fluently.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (135)
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- Speaks your language
- Business
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Mary
NativeEngoo · Japan
I earned my B.A. in English Literature from a university in Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (130)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Kotaro
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Kotaro. I live in Canada, and my educational background is in Marketing.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (126)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Chie
NativeEngoo · Japan
Thank you so much for coming to my page!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (127)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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An
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is An. I studied Liberal Arts at a university in Japan, giving me a broad foundation for discussing academic and cultural topics.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (110)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Mickey
NativeEngoo · Japan
I worked as an in-house interpreter between Japanese and English for global companies for seven years and as an English tutor in English schools for three…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (103)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Rian
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up in both Japan and the UK, giving me unique, firsthand insight into both English language communication and bicultural understanding.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (90)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Ayano
NativeEngoo · Japan
Born and raised in Japan, I have over two years of experience tutoring English to children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (87)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Nancy
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone! My huge hobby is watching movies; I watch about 50 movies each year.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Kenko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Australia for many years and learned English from the people around me.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (62)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Kinami
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was brought up in Japan but attended an international school from kindergarten to high school, giving me experience in both Japanese and English environments.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (62)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Leo
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Tokyo.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (61)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Hilary
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone, my name is Hilary. Although I was born and raised in Japan, I have lived in both Australia and the USA.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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Kaito
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm bilingual, speaking both English and Japanese.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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 | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 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, 6548 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4721 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2164 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1511 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 989 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 765 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,471 / 6,828
Taiwan164 / 6,828
China156 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,548 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 $8.23 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,999 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 2,164 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 October 24, 2026
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