Tomo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
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Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
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
5,560 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese Lessons with Certified Tutor Tomoko, with excellent cost-performance
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ayaka F.
NativePreply · Japan
Qualified teacher ✨ English OK 😄 It’s okay to make mistakes many times 🙆♀️ Let’s study together at your own pace ❣️
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Jayson
Voscours
Cours de Japonais, cours de soutien de Japonais
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Daisuke Tsubone
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
Namiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌼Business🌼Japanese News🌼JLPT
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Know the words but can't speak? 🌻 Let's unlock your Japanese speaking skills! (Certified Teacher)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Mayu O.
NativePreply · Japan
In Spain 🇪🇸For everyone—from children to adults—who wants to learn Japanese... or rather, who wants to speak Japanese
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Raphaël
Voscours
Diplômé de l'INALCO et titulaire du JLPT N2 te propose des cours de japonais entièrement adaptables (niveau, horaires)
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$34/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sena.Osumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！好きなトピックで楽しく日本語でおしゃべりしましょう✨
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Aika
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Online JP teaching experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
taisei
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kana T.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners welcome☺️English support. Fun, practical Japanese for travel✈️
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Solène
Voscours
Professeur de japonais, diplômée d'une licence LLCER de l'INALCO, propose des cours à distance. Idéal pour les grands débutants.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Jaico
NativeCafetalk · Japan
50分コース アナウンサーの話す美しい日本語のシャワーをたくさん浴びましょう！レッスン後、丁寧にフィードバックします！★If you need to use English, I can support you★
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
里玖
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|JLPT N1|JLPT N4
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Emiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Emiko Native de Tokyo 🌸よろしくおねがいします。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Ines G.
Preply · France
Years of teaching experience in Japan, and an infinite love for languages!
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Miyaghi
Native (likely)Voscours
Cours de japonais pratique et détaillé en ligne
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$40/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kirinsensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく会話をしましょう！
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$24/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
BELLA
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Basic|Travel|Beginner
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 4.8 (58)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Rurina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Mio H.
NativePreply · Japan
[Speak ✖️Listen] Would you like to learn Japanese in a fun and practical way? ✨ You can learn Japanese that can be used in daily life in Japan!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Hélène
Voscours
Professeur de cours particuliers de japonais, diplômée d'une licence LLCE Japonais
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
$28/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)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.
| 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 |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
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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