MASUKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
わたしの授業では楽しく日本語を勉強できます！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$15/h
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Page language: English
5,128 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,128 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
5,128
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
722 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher 🌸 Beginner-Friendly, Travel & Conversation | Former Flight Attendant ✈️
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Emi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's achieve your dreams and goals with Japanese♪ Friendly certified Japanese teachers♪♪
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
Yoshie
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Ryunosuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life & Work 🇯🇵 | Conversation Support in English
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
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Romi
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう！
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗓️Flexible Scheduling Upon Request! ロンドン在中の旅行とアニメが好きな日本語教師です☆博多弁も教えます！
- Native
- 45 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Kayo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌿 Speak Natural Japanese with a Friendly Expert Teacher ⭐️
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
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Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Ada
italki · United States
Professional Japanese Instructor with 10+ Years Experience and linguistic knowledge
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$40/h
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Kyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice 😊🇯🇵
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Joe
italki · South Korea
The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!
- Fluent (C2)
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.00/h
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Michi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
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Rei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Tsubasa
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Talk About Movies, Music & Real Life — Natural Japanese, Not Textbook 🌸
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 56% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$16/h
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 | 720 | $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 | 37 | $34 | $27–$46 | 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, 4886 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2819 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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, 720 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 $46, 37 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
- Japan3,002 / 5,128
Taiwan150 / 5,128
China115 / 5,128- South Korea63 / 5,128
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,128- United States29 / 5,128
Philippines14 / 5,128
Spain12 / 5,128
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,886 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,059 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,128 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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