Ayane
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 3 yrs · 28 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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
6,828
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,186 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Umi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Sana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Clear Visual Lessons + Real-Life Japanese Conversation | Mistakes welcome. Growth guaranteed! 🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
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RUNA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Akino
Nativeitalki · Japan
Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
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Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've worked as a tutor in a cram school for about 6 years and have much experience teaching students
- Native
- 6 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Mayuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネス日本語を学びたい方】面接の準備、就職活動サポートします
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
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Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified native Japanese tutor, glad to help you acquiring Japanese.
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Sii
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
- Native
- 3 yrs · 25 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
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MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生！
- Native
- 6 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス経験、介護福祉士、保育士の資格がある日本語教師
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
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Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher, Gospel choir【Misa】
- Native
- 12 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$35/h
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Samaneh
italki · Iran
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Persian +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Sakurai
italki · Taiwan
邏輯文法 協助學生考過JLPT
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$28/h
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Ai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Coach & Copywriter: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & IKIGAI
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ayano
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Personal Mentor 🦝 – Helping you build lasting Japanese habits through fun conversations
- Native
- 31 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$17/h
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Miya
italki · Russia
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Russian +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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Egor
italki · Germany
Certified teacher and linguist with many years of teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- German +6
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$56/h
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Chisako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence💪 Enjoy the Process and Grow Naturally!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
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Tamaho
Nativeitalki · Japan
登録者20万人チャンネルの実績！明るく楽しい会話＆英語サポートで安心の日本語レッスン
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
TAISHI
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
- Native
- 12 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Aina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese with Aina!!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,164 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 | 2,164 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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, 6548 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4721 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, 2164 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1511 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 989 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 765 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
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 32 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
- Japan4,471 / 6,828
- Taiwan164 / 6,828
China156 / 6,828
South Korea81 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States39 / 6,828
Italy20 / 6,828
Philippines19 / 6,828
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,548 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 4,999 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 6,828 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,164 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 25, 2026
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