Miho
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
📒English explanation
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/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
Laurine
Voscours
Professeur de Japonais en ligne et à domicile
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$17/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Miu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、通じてはいるけどちゃんと話せているか疑問に思っていませんか？ 楽しいおしゃべりを通じて、あなたの会話力をレベルアップさせましょう！
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Yumeka T.
NativePreply · Japan
Want to speak natural Japanese? 🌸 Improve your everyday conversation skills, learn polite Japanese, and practice beautiful Japanese handwriting. 📝✨ I’ll create…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Rikuto
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の資格を持った日本語教師です！ I am a qualified Japanese teacher!
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
beginner
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
beginner Japanese｜speaking｜
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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Anais
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour personnes souhaitant se lancer !
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- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Remi Inari
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's study music in Japanese!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Maki U.
NativePreply · United Kingdom
I have experienced teaching Japanese for over a year. We can discuss your goal. I can help your language skill to improve. Let's get your leaning goal achievem…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
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- Speaks your language
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Asami
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginner & JLPT】Certified and Global Experienced | Taught 800 Students in Vietnam | English Support
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
I'm
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|JLPT N1
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Chloé
Voscours
Cours de japonais classiques ou apprentissage en contexte
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Masami..
NativeCafetalk · Japan
パジャマのまま、声だけでOK！ 間違えても安心の日本語フリートーク
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Kids
Yasutada I.
NativePreply · Japan
Let's have fun with Japanese!!! Start by immersing yourself in Japanese for just 14 days! Your potential is limitless!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Yutaro
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Kansai.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
"KENNY
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌Japanese for Beginners🎌
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 4.9 (8)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Jules
Voscours
Cours de Japonais pour débutant - Initiation Hiragana/Katakana et apprentissage à la culture
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$14/h
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cayo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Deepen your Japanese! Reading, vocabulary, and discussion for advanced learners.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Lu Z.
NativePreply · China
🇯🇵🇨🇳Japanese Native speaker level Tutor | Real-life Speaking & Culture | English/Chinese🙆🏻♂️ OK
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hiroko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥢Scratch to Advanced🍚 Let's build your confidence step by step in a relaxed environment.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Toto
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Laure
Voscours
Cours de japonais (日本語の授業) - De débutant à intermédiaire
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$17/h
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CHIHIRO sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For people who feel free conversation is too difficult. Let's plactice with practical dialogues.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Yuki S.
NativePreply · Japan
Want to learn Japanese you can actually use?
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
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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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