Takashi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Page language: English
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
Hiromi.E
NativeCafetalk · Japan
スペイン語をゼロからきちんと学びたい方へ！スペイン語圏への旅行前にもおすすめです。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Rosa
Apprentus
Learning Japanese from Anime and J-POP [ Intermediate - Advanced ]
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Motoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I lived in the U.S. for about 20 years and currently reside in Tokyo, Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,875)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
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
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
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Book with SpeakDuo
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
MOMO
Nativeitalki · Japan
9/27(日)はレッスンをお休みさせていただきます。よろしくお願いします。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (205)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yuki W.
NativePreply · Japan
＼Let's make our dreams come true together in Japanese❤️🔥／ We will create a curriculum that suits you and run with you from goal setting to achieving it.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Mariko
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende Japonés con una Profesora Nativa y Titulada
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
L sensei
Cafetalk · Mexico
Etapa 1: 0-11 meses ☆ Etapa 2: 12-18 meses
- Beginner (A1)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ryo
NativeClassgap · Spain
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$27/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yenchin
Apprentus
Online Japanese Coaching with English support. 1:1 tailored lessons. Learning Japanese is fun!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Momo
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I studied abroad in the United States and have extensive experience as a translator on an international cruise, which took me to over 40 countries.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,125)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Subscription
on Engoo
SHOKO
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Let's Learn be fun
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,273)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Yuki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (284)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
$30/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
YUKA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced online Japanese teacher!経験豊富な日本語教師です♪( ´▽｀)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (204)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Emiko K.
NativePreply · Japan
✨🌸Let’s start Japanese lessons where you’ll say “I can speak it now!” more and more!🌸✨ Let’s have fun while learning and master real Japanese you can actually…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Mariko
Native (likely)Voscours
Apprenez le japonais avec une Professeure Native et Diplômée
- Native (likely)
- 15 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$23/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuki K.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フォト俳句・短歌・川柳で気持ちを伝えよう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$31/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Minori
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yurie
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a Native Japanese Teacher (Online)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yuka
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Education. I've been tutoring English for more than 15 years; tutoring languages is my passion.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,604)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Riko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High quality|Conversation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,259)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
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
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
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.
Not yet. SpeakDuo is building 1:1 lessons with hand-picked teachers at fair prices; join the waitlist on this page to hear first. Meanwhile, you can practise speaking for free in SpeakDuo's live group conversations.
Teach on SpeakDuo
SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal