Yuna K.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn natural Japanese with a native sensei in Mexico! 🍣🌮
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$24/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
YUKIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Nozomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Chiara
Letuelezioni
Traduttrice professionista impartisce lezioni di giapponese! Impariamo insieme la lingua del Sol Levante!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$28/h
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Mami.F
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語上達の近道はネイティブの友達とたくさん話すこと♪カフェでお友達とお喋りするように、気軽に雑談しませんか？
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Hime H.
NativePreply · Japan
Former High School English Teacher | Japanese Lessons with English Support 🌸
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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DAI
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.6 (9)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
NAOKI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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Raffaele
Letuelezioni
La mia missione è insegnarti la lingua giapponese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Waka.A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
No stressでおしゃべりを楽しむためのレッスンです。間違えても大丈夫です！リラックスして話してみましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Anh Tai T.
Preply · Ukraine
Learn Japanese Your Way: Basics, JLPT Preparation, Speaking Practice & Real-Life Japan Tips—Taught in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Vietnamese!
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +3
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
なな
Nativeitalki · Japan
💎1000+ lessons💎Real-Japanese You can't get from AI🚀Conversation Focused🇯🇵Beginner-Friendly🌟
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Specialized
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
International School teacher 📘
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Luciana
Letuelezioni
Laureata in lingue e laureata magistrale impartisce lezioni in lingue
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
TerakoyaKeiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語を使う環境に身を置く、海外旅行や短期滞在。インバウンドでも使う機会が増えてきた英語。 基本の会話フレーズを、読んで、聞き取って、話す練習をします。 日常会話はほぼ中学英語！ 決して難しくありません♪ 「こういう時にこういう言い方をするのだな」 「このような言い方だと伝わりやすいのだな」ひとつひとつ身につけていきま…
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Ayana N.
NativePreply · Japan
Support with Smile 😊 Positive Japanese Lessons for Beginners | Travel Lesson Package
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
「分かる」から「話せる」へ🎶 友達感覚で楽しく学ぶリアルな日本語‼️ 🗣️英語サポートOK
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Akiko：Business
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business English, essay
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Bianca
Letuelezioni
Studentessa laureata in Lingue e culture dell'Asia, offro ripetizioni di giapponese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$14/h
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Danny D.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語は英語らしく覚えよう♪
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Miyu Y.
NativePreply · Japan
🗓️ Flexible scheduling available to fit your needs! 😊 I’m a Japanese teacher living in London who loves traveling and anime ☆ I can also teach you Hakata diale…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Haruka.O
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えて もOK！楽しく日本語を練習しましょう☆
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Airi
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 Japanese Tutor | Beginners 🗣
- Advanced (C1)
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Mattia
Letuelezioni
Traduttore professionista di manga disponibile per lezioni di giapponese a qualsiasi livello e per qualsiasi esigenza
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
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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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