Wakana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel| Structured Beginner Support | Certified teacher| Europe-Based
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,091
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,093 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
I want you to see me as your friend, not as your teacher !
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Hika.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Conversation-based Japanese lessons for beginners
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Airi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Tomoka
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初心者専門｜文法を積み上げて「わかる」から「話せる」へ！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇫🇷FR/EN OK. Certified Teacher. Turn your JLPT knowledge into real Fluency & Confidence! 🗣️✨
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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りさ先生
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐️ 5-Star Rated, Experienced Japanese Teacher – Learn from Zero with Confidence!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Aunty
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sake Sommelier & Sumo Expert 🍶🇯🇵 Deep Culture & "Living" Japanese
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Elementary School Teacher & Life Coach 🌱 Let’s Learn Japanese with ease and Fun
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$35/h
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Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Expert for beginners & shy speakers| Personalized in instruction
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Kelly
Nativeitalki · Japan
Ex-NHK News Anchor l Master Native Intonation & Pitch Accent
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Hide
Nativeitalki · Japan
Nothing will start unless you take the first step!
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$29/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence✨ Certified Teacher｜1000+ Lessons｜Beginner to Business Japanese
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Saori
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | 4 Years Experience | UK-Based 🇬🇧
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$28/h
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Wakako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Yusaku
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 82% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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Taka
Nativeitalki · Japan
バイリンガル講師。日常会話練習。教科書に載っていない日本語を教えます⭐
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
海松
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Maria
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
あさみR.Asami
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語を話したい！」をサポートします。ネイティブだからできるレッスンを提供します！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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sako04
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸明るく・楽しく・分かりやすく🌸きれいな発音とアクセントを教えます‼
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3795 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2051 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,846 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 4,038 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,091 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,635 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 30, 2026
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