Ezequiel
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese per tutti i livelli
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,424
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,608 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
nori.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力を付けたいお子様におすすめ！学習アプリ「Duolingo」を使って、一緒に日本語を学習しましょう。ゲーム感覚で、楽しく日本語レッスン！
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Susan Y.
Classgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$54/h
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Mami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (1,322)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ibuki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Ibuki. I lived in Canada for six years, so I'm fluent in both English and Japanese.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (790)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Kota
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (704)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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June
Verbling · Canada
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (292)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$27/h
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Taka M.
NativePreply · Japan
Experience as an online Japanese teacher
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Filipino
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sakura
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Madrelingua giapponese offre corsi online rivolti a tutte le età e tutte le esigenze
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$11/h
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Juno.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Cindia
Classgap · Spain
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Yayoi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,314)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Hiro
NativeEngoo · Japan
Although I am Japanese, I have a very neutral accent.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (805)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Mizuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher：I have taught over the 4000 lessons
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (694)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$47/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Yuki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (284)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$30/h
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Misaki I.
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s speak natural Japanese with confidence! 💐 From JLPT prep to everyday conversation and business Japanese, we’ll support each person’s goals. ✨
- Native
- 1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Miki
Native (likely)FindTutors
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Some students gained confidence in just 2 weeks from complete beginner level🏅｜Speak from your first lesson…
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$26/h
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KYOKO.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に15分お話ししましょう⭐︎
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Linda
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
- Advanced (C1)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +4
- ★ 5.0 (1,330)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Tomo
Nativeitalki · Japan
I use google document for each student, so my students could easily review what you learned later
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Thai +8
- ★ 5.0 (700)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Toshi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Toshi! I'm a dedicated tutor with years of experience helping students succeed.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 4.9 (606)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Akiko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (282)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$60/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Takuya M.
NativePreply · Japan
3,300+ hours taught | Lessons designed around your goals. Message me first!
- Native
- 12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Kyoko
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering personalised lessons for beginners to advanced learners, focusing on conversation, JLPT preparation
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
- Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,179 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: $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 4,602 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,424 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,968 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 1, 2026
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