Léon
Voscours
Étudiant en master, cours de soutien de japonais et de préparation au test du JLPT.
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- New tutor
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- Exam prep
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5,153 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,153 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
5,153
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,155 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Takana
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校で初級〜中上級レベルを教えていました。楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yutaka M.
NativePreply · Japan
🏅Certified JP Teacher teaching JP in English🎓PhD Kyoto Univ 💊Global Pharma (Oncology) 🗣️English teaching certifciate (CELTA) ⛩️Tour Guide in Kyoto 👨💼Business🧑…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Dana
AmazingTalker · United States
Conversation|Beginner|Oral
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Asako
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour tous les niveux par un professuer natif☺
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$20/h
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HIRO
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT N4–N2 | Grammar to Conversation | English Support
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Kimiko A.
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly and Patient Tutor for Beginner! Let's Enjoy Learning Japanese Together
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
NAOKO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
TAORA
Voscours
Prof en ligne, aide étude en Japonais disponible.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Natsu
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格【有】リラックスした楽しい会話レッスン☆１から始める日本語レッスン
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Nae K.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a native-speaking HR professional📗 Master everything from business Japanese for work ,school,travel and life✨ 10+ years of experience at HR…
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Honoka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👦
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Clothilde
Voscours
Cours de japonais approfondi par une professionnelle
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$23/h
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ヒロシ
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の2種の資格を持つネイティブ講師。JLPT指導コースも修了。日本語ビギナーからJLPT指導まで幅広く、あなたのスタイルに合わせて楽しく教えます。
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Minori O.
NativePreply · Japan
Double-certified Japanese teacher. I will teach you usable Japanese for business, travel, and interviews.
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
- Business
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Hiroaki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Guaranteed Score Improvement 🎯
- Native
- 22 lessons
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- Chinese +3
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yldia
Voscours
Apprendre les bases de la langue Japonaise N5-N4
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$6.83/h
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Ayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- Korean
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
Aya S.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Conversation, Writing, Cultures & Anime in Japanese 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
AKANA先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🧸 Kids English | Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +3
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Berar
Voscours
Cours de soutien scolaire de la fac et aide de devoirs etc
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$6.83/h
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Tamae
Nativeitalki · Japan
中級者以上向け｜楽しく会話力を磨き、スキルをキープする日本語レッスン
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Ken K.
NativePreply · Japan
⭐️ Japanese for international business ⭐️ English support for beginners ⭐️ Job interview preparation ⭐️ Professional qualification as Japanese tutor
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Naomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Going abroad|Middle school (ages 12-14)
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 744 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 38 | $34 | $27–$45 | 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, 4911 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2841 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2070 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 744 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 $45, 38 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
- Japan3,024 / 5,153
Taiwan150 / 5,153
China116 / 5,153
South Korea63 / 5,153
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,153- United States30 / 5,153
Philippines14 / 5,153
Spain12 / 5,153
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,911 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,081 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,153 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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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