taisei
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Page language: English
6,837 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,837 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
6,837
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,183 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Iyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
★ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!!★
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Emiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Emiko Native de Tokyo 🌸よろしくおねがいします。
- Native
- 8 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$28/h
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Rurina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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Machi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 12 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Nakade
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 15 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yongbin
italki · China
✅ Certified Polyglot Tutor ✅ Writer & Global Traveler ✅ Humoruos and patient ✅ MA in Sociology
- Fluent (C2)
- 13 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +9
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$45/h
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Nagisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher🌸 Let's enjoy talking about Music, Food & Movies!｜初心者歓迎！楽しく自然な日本語を学びましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
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Shiho.G
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese like chatting with a friend—relaxed, natural, and mistakes always welcome!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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さくら
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng ok!
- Native
- 8 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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Go
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Akane
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス🇨🇭から こんにちは！Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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上平祥世
Nativeitalki · Japan
Discover your Japanese voice through art, and real stories of Japan. All levels are welcome! 🌿
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Liying
italki · China
10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Fumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sorry I’m not a ninja, haven't climbed up Mt Fuji, but am obsessed with anime, sushi & teaching にほんご
- Native
- 6 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
修士課程を修了したプロの日本語教師です。日本語教育は9年、英語教育は11年の経験があります。
- Native
- 9 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Mayuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
certified japanese teacher ★Beginners Friendly ★The lesson content has been redesigned.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$44/h
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Harutaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐ Helping complete beginners speak Japanese with confidence
- Native
- 3 yrs · 36 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
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Reina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons for All Levels|Friendly Native Tutor
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
2yrs experience 🌸 Elevate your Japanese with a tailored learning experience
- Native
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$21/h
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Chie
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relax chat room🤗 Step up from Real Communication. Beginner Friendly lesson/ Travel🎌
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Chiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌻Aim for proficiency, not perfection🌻Happy to help with your learning journey!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Ruko.M
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級から上級まであなたのニーズに合った楽しいレッスン！ Fun lessons tailored to your needs, from beginner to advanced levels!
- Native
- 25 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$36/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 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 $28, 6553 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4726 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1512 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 987 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 769 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,479 / 6,837
Taiwan165 / 6,837- China156 / 6,837
South Korea81 / 6,837- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,837
United States39 / 6,837
Italy20 / 6,837
Philippines18 / 6,837
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,553 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $8.23 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 5,008 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,837 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,165 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 October 26, 2026
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