Tomomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversational 🔥For beginner
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$21/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
Yukino
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Miyuki K.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a Certified & Experienced Tutor! : beginners / Conversation / Grammar /medical terms
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Alonso
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Japonés para principiantes y ONLINE!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yumi_sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese, Relaxed and Easy!
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Chase
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Hobby|Conversation|Fundamental
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
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Ayaka.T
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Friendly Japanese Tutor 😊 | Speak with Confidence | 3+ Years Experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (15)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
実 黒.
NativePreply · Japan
Chinese and English Support! 6 Years of Experience as a Japanese Teacher in Taiwan.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 4.7 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Loic
Voscours
Partage de la langue japonaise après avoir vécu au Japon (par Skype)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$28/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Riona
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「なんとなく」を「確信」に変える、音声学×文法監修
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$26/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Esther
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Daily English | Custom Lessons
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Umi
Nativeitalki · Japan
しごとと医療の日本語⭐️Qualified in Medicine⭐️面接・プレゼン指導⭐️Writing Support
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Manamy N.
NativePreply · Japan
**Special offer💲Limited spots available!!!** I'm ready to explain subtle grammar points and answer all your questions! 🔥🔥🔥 Who wants to learn Japanese with a l…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 4.9 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Tomoko
Voscours
Je donne les cours particuliers de japonais
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$28/h
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AKIHARU
Cafetalk · Japan
楽しく話そう！日常会話＆フリートーク（25分） 「自由に、楽しく日本語を話したい！」という方のための、気軽なフリートークレッスンです。
- Not listed
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Yuna
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Customized Lesson 💬
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$48/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Teacher | Beginners & Conversation Focus | Okinawa
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Anna O.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Teacher Ready to Make Learning Fun Through Conversation!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (12)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Takuma
Voscours
Cours du japonais tout niveaux
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tamaki Izumi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Boost your confidence with useful phrases for clarification and confirmation in both daily life and business!
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Junko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Exams/Grammar
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Niki
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Bilingual Japanese Teacher with a variety of lessons available to learners of many levels
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yukako K.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Friendly Tokyo Native | Perfect for Beginners (No Japanese Needed to start!)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Akane
Voscours
Japonaise, enseignante qualifiée donne cours de Japonais en ligne
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$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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