Nana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational English 👶
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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
Kohei
FindTutors
I’m a Japanese student who enjoys sharing language and culture through fun, friendly lessons
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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$23/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
KOZI
Cafetalk · Japan
アニメ・マンガ・推しについて語ろう！元アニメ専門学校講師＆コミケ経験者が教えるオタクト ーク！
- Not listed
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
Sena S.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with Chinese & English Support | Conversation & JLPT
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語、楽しんで身につけよう！ Let's learn Japanese in a fun and effective way!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Miss
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
JLPT strategies, grammar
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Mamoru
FindTutors
Friendly & Patient Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$31/h
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Midori A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s Chat in Japanese at your own pace!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Mia Y.
NativePreply · Japan
For all levels ;) Certified
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kyo
Nativeitalki · China
在日12年，自学日语N1满分合格
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Timothe
AmazingTalker · France
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Vocab 📚
- Basic (A2)
- 35 lessons
- Not listed
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Hibiki
FindTutors
I would describe myself as an and globally-minded tutor, aimed to beginners and intermediate levels.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
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- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Miki.Oz
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて の方、是非お申し込みください！ あなたに合った介護の日本語を一緒に考える15分
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Yukino Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Gentle and Careful Japanese Lessons 🕊✨ | Beginners 🔰 | Travel ✈ | Kansai Dialect OK 🐙💬
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Lin
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌷🌷プロの日本語教師の資格🌷🌷会話レッスンが得意🌷🌷
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Masahiro
FindTutors
I’m a dedicated and friendly tutor with two years of experience teaching online.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Mimi.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Tomohiro A.
NativePreply · Japan
5 years of teaching experience at a Japanese language school. I speak English and French. Let's take your Japanese to the next level!
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Riri
Nativeitalki · Japan
教科書では教えてくれない本当の日本語を学びましょう! 関西弁もしゃべりますLet’s learn real Japanese. I can also teach the Kansai dialect!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
小嶋恵江
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Business
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Naoto
FindTutors
A dedicated and patient Japanese language instructor who speaks three languages.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Mari.mari
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It’s not just about learning Japanese. Let’s enjoy chatting about life, the things we love, and wonderful memories from the past♪
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Yuko T.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn natural and polite Japanese with a former Flight attendant and ambassador’s secretary 🇯🇵 Communicate warmly and respectfully in everyday life and at work…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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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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