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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,133 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
5,133
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

5,137 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Valentina

Letuelezioni

Studente secondo anno di liceo linguistico

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$6.83/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)
Shiori A.

Shiori A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons｜Dog-loving tutor 🐾

Native
22 lessons
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English
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $7.50
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Haruki

Haruki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗣 Conversational English | Kid

Native
New tutor
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Chinese +2
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$22/h
Trial $6.60
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Marica

Marica

Letuelezioni

Se il tuo sogno è imparare il giapponese, sarò felicissima di aiutarti!

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New tutor
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$11/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)
Michelle N.

Michelle N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Native Japanese Speaker with 5 Years of Teaching Experience

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
$11/h
Trial $4.50
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
中野正男

中野正男

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎵 音楽 | 会話・旅行 🌸

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
Chinese
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$26/h
Trial $5.50
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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Francesco

Francesco

Letuelezioni

Laureato magistrale in giapponese a “L’Orientale” di Napoli offre ripetizioni di Giapponese per tutti i livelli!

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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$23/h
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Richard C.

Richard C.

Ecuador

Preply · Ecuador

Learn Japanese with a Tutor Who Loves Anime and Travel!

Upper intermediate (B2)
5 yrs · 35 lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish
No reviews yet
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$14/h
Trial $6.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Kanetaka

Kanetaka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation JLPT 👍Honorific

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Takanobu

Takanobu

FindTutors

I would describe myself as a challenger. I have successfully led companies in the hospitality industry in both the UK and Thailand

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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$33/h
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Rinka Y.

Rinka Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Lessons from Beginner to Advanced – Fun and Easy Classes Await!

Native
3 yrs · 48 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $6.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Mike

Mike

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

listen,coversation,read,oral

Advanced (C1)
2 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$26/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Akiho

Akiho

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker with two years of experience as a private tutor.

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New tutor
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$17/h
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Morry

Morry

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

10 years+ experience, story

Native
1 lessons
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English
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $8.80
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Rahmy

Rahmy

FindTutors

I teach JLPT N5 and N4 basic japanese language for middle school and high school

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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  • Exam prep
$27/h
Free trial lesson
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)
Jiyu

Jiyu

South Korea

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️

Upper intermediate (B2)
New tutor
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Korean +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$11/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Mirano

Mirano

FindTutors

Native Japanese Tutor with Advertising Agency Experience – Online Lessons for All Levels!

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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$13/h
Free trial lesson
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Takaaki日本語講師

Takaaki日本語講師

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

台湾留学/HSK/中国滞在

Native
1 lessons
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Chinese
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $9.90
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Kin

Kin

FindTutors

I give private lessons tailored to your level, learning needs and your interests.

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New tutor
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$20/h
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KEELY

KEELY

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

🎓広東語教師養成コース | 日本語会話🗣

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
No reviews yet
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$30/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Chiaki

Chiaki

FindTutors

If you want to learn Japanese, you came to the right place as my lessons are interesting and intellectual.

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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$40/h
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WEN

WEN

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Stay in Japan over 6 years｜

Native
New tutor
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Chinese +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$30/h
Trial $12
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

Madoka

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker. My aim for the lessons is to deliver practical communication skills.

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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$33/h
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Carmela

Carmela

Philippines

AmazingTalker · Philippines

🎓 TEFL | Conversation 💼

Beginner (A1)
New tutor
Professional teacher
Cebuano +5
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$3.96/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki725$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus37$34$27–$465.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 4891 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2824 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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, 725 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,007 / 5,133
  • TaiwanTaiwan150 / 5,133
  • ChinaChina115 / 5,133
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,133
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China51 / 5,133
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 5,133
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,133
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,133

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 4,891 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 3,064 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 5,133 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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