Lico M.
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
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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
Yukie.W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんなことを勉強したいですか？
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$5.74/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Masa
Apprentus
Business & Practical Japanese | Native Tutor, Former University Professor (Japan)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
Rin
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have experience studying abroad in Hawaii.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,216)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Hana
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
- Advanced (C1)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,385)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Maru
Verbling · Japan
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (435)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$40/h
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Chika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's have a lot of fun with learning Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (237)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Satoko A.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified a training course for teaching Japanese as a foreign language
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
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Ai
Native (likely)FindTutors
10+years experience | Fun, personalised lessons for long term success
- Native (likely)
- 14 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$40/h
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Vladyslav
Classgap · Ukraine
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Hasshii
NativeCafetalk · Japan
受講者のご要望に応じた英語のレッスンを致します。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$1.91/h
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Kaede
Apprentus
Casual Japanese Conversation Practice (N4 and above)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Kurumi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone. I'm Kurumi, a tutor for beginners.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,147)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
"Master
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Mastery！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,353)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Max
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (420)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$25/h
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Moe
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly | All levels welcome 🥳🌈
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (222)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Daiki F.
NativePreply · Japan
Your Motivation Booster for Traveling the World! 🔥 Let’s turn confusion into clarity! Let’s chat a lot and make our classes fun! 🗾🌸
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$26/h
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Sergio
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés para todos los niveles!
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Muhammad A.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yuka.M.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなトピックについてたくさん話しましょう！
- Native
- 42 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
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Nagomi
Apprentus
Japanese learning class for conversation and grammar!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yoshi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I am Yoshi, from Aichi, Japan. I was born and raised there and decided to study abroad at the age of 22.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,194)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Tetsu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High level 2,500 clases
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,344)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
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Yoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (401)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
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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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