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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

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

Meg

Meg

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Meg. Although I was born in Japan, I have experience living in the US and the UK for over 3 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (53)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Sally

Sally

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am from Japan and have experience studying in the USA for a year as an exchange student.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (49)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Asaka

Asaka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I am Asaka. I have a strong background in track and field, where my dedication allowed me to participate in national competitions.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (40)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Yoji

Yoji

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Yoji.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.8 (32)
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Teaches A1–C2

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Eriko

Eriko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I’m Eriko, a tutor from Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 4.9 (27)
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Teaches A1–C2

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Taiyo

Taiyo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I’m Taiyo.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (24)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Natsu

Natsu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! I studied in the peaceful countryside of Saga, Japan, and have experience living in Vancouver, Canada.

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None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Reina

Reina

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! I was born and raised in Japan, so I used to feel hesitant about speaking in English.

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Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (18)
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Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Miyu! I'm naturally curious, sociable, and easy to get along with.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (18)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Mei

Mei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I was born and grew up in Japan.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Sora

Sora

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

My major is Film, Media, and Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

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Ken

Ken

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

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Not listed
None listed
English
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Marcos

Marcos

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi everyone, my name is Marcos. I love learning about foreign cultures and meeting new people.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
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Teaches A1–C2

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,164$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,513$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker989$22$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk766$12$8.23–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo277from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap77$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant32$51$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★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, 6548 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4721 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,471 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan164 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina156 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea81 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly20 / 6,828
  • PhilippinesPhilippines19 / 6,828

Popular Japanese lesson types

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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