Max
italki · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$26/h
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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
4,708 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am currently offering trial and free conversation classes only.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$80/h
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Yukino
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have the certification of teaching Japanese. Totally 800+ students online and offline ☺️
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shota
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced tutor/ Teaching Japanese in both English and Japanese
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
MAKIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Speaking 🗣️ Beginner to Intermediate | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese language teacher.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly and Supportive Teacher いっしょに練習しましょう！
- Native
- 20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Pokemon cards🕺ARASHI, SixTONES, pompompurin (Sanrio)🌸Clear conversation feedback📣
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Mr. Pan
italki · Taiwan
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kayo
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn practical Japanese with a certified teacher — from beginner to business! Beginners are welcome
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
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Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Learn Japanese with me🌈 All levels are welcome😊 Personalized for you🎯
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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DAISUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
有资格的，拥有15年的教学经验，也能用中文解释日语语法.I am a qualified Japanese language teacher with 15 years of experience.
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$46/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Travel/Reading/ Free Talk】Warm and friendly native Japanese tutor with 5 stars reviews
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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SaitoK
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌏Come learn natural and polite Japanese with me!🌎
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Nao
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- German
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Liz
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Over 1000 lessons with 5★! Learn Cantonese/Japanese/English with me 🙆♀️
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$38/h
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shuhei
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたのペースで、日本語と文化を一緒に学びましょう！Let's learn Japanese and culture together at your own pace!!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
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Ryuji_Sensei
Nativeitalki · Japan
1000％上手になる会話練習（かいわれんしゅう）‼ 【3000+ hours of experience】
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
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mySensei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaching 20yrs+ EXP Anime, Speaking, Grammar, JLPT, Face to Face Tokyo
- Native
- 20 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation | Speak Naturally, Express Yourself Clearly
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Marie
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟Beginners welcome!🌟
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +4
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Miku
Nativeitalki · Netherlands
ヨーロッパに住んでいた日本人です：）
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Emiri
Nativeitalki · Japan
【アナウンサーの発音指導：pronunciation】ネイティブレベルのアクセントとイントネーションを目指そう！【上級者歓迎】
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$23/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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