RinRin
NativeCafetalk · Japan
子育てママ✖️日本語講師に聞く！日本の子育て・学校生活相談。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Page language: English
5,392 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,392 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
5,392
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,403 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Fuma H.
NativePreply · Japan
English support available | Beginners are more than welcome! 🤗 | Let's study together happily at your own pace!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Sarii
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation Specialist🌟
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$45/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Yasuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸対面レッスン２年以上の経験有🌸実用会話🌸Goal-Oriented🌸N3以上
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Andrea
Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni online di giapponese a persone di tutte le età, con corsi strutturati sulla persona e sulle singole esigenze
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Konakan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For Kids!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$38/h
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Airi O.
NativePreply
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons Leveraging My Experience Growing Up in Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rumi.C
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
To be a good Japanese speaker!
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Anime/Manga Lover🌸 Fun & real Japanese(EN/ES OK)
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Kiki
FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese tutor in the UK providing online lessons for beginners to advanced learners
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$27/h
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Koma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たのしくお話しましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Jorge A.
Preply
Learn Japanese with me! I hope to convey my enthusiasm and knowledge of the Japanese language.
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Hongju
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🎯Conversation🌍 exam prep
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +4
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
KIMIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun&Safe-space🍀Japanese Class/Culture differences✴️Language lovers
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Arsinoi
FindTutors
I am very passionate about the Japanese language and culture. Aiming my lessons at fellow enthousiasts.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Nanako..
NativeCafetalk · Japan
일본어를 말할 때 발음하기 어려운 소리가 있으신가요? 예를 들어 'つ'나 'ざ・じ・ず・ぜ・ぞ'처럼 한국인이 어려워하는 발음을 전문적인 시각에서 꼼꼼하게 체크해 드립니다. 전문가의 피드백을 받아 자연스럽고 자신감 있는 일본어 발음을 만들어 보세요! 일본 병원에서 근무 중인 현직 언어치료…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Shoko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
▪️Certified Japanese Teacher / I want to help students who want to study but can’t take that first step! 😃
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
YUJIN
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Adults|Children
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Reika
Nativeitalki · Japan
9+ Years Exp| 8 Years in Language Schools | Beginner Specialist
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kinshing
FindTutors
Tutor on Japanese language, culture and history
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$29/h
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Yoko chan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Feel Japan. Not just know it.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Mayumi O.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with an experienced PhD instructor—fun, supportive, and student-centered lessons
- Native
- 4 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Honami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10+ yrs hospitality Japanese
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Rina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Jump Into Fun & Easy Japanese Lessons - English-Friendly Support!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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 | 972 | $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 | 49 | $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, 5150 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3057 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2093 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, 972 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, 49 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
- Japan3,238 / 5,392
Taiwan151 / 5,392
China119 / 5,392- South Korea63 / 5,392
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,392
United States31 / 5,392
Philippines14 / 5,392
Spain12 / 5,392
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,150 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 3,297 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 5,392 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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