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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese conversation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (662)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Page language: English
5,513 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,513 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
5,513
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,042 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
加藤 昂.
NativePreply · Japan
👉 Choose me — your friendly and positive Japanese sensei 😊🌱
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Vanya
FindTutors
Tutor of Japanese, teaching adults and kids of all ages
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$20/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
CAT
NativeCafetalk · Japan
合格めざしましょう♪
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$8.05/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
MOMO
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interactive Learning｜JLPT
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (654)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Kumiko K.
NativePreply · Japan
We aim to be able to speak Japanese naturally.
- Native
- 2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
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Kenshiro
FindTutors
Japanese tutor providing lessons to children of all ages
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
$27/h
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Pukiko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
医療・介護用語教えます♪
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Stylish
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fashion|hardened|middle~biz
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Thai +3
- ★ 5.0 (636)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Joey C.
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$96/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $40
KAYO. O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Your Japanese Partner for Conversation, JLPT, and Reading Fun! 회화, JLPT, 원서 읽기까지! 여러분의 일본어 학습 파트너가 되어 드립니다. 会話・JLPT・読書まで！あなたの「やりたい」に寄り添う日本語パートナー。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Miko
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (657)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$49/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Shizue H.
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 👉| Osaka Native | 2,300+ Lessons | Real-Life Conversation & Subtle Nuances🎯
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Mieko.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese conversation using easy vocabularies!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
蔣老师
AmazingTalker · China
入门，考级，留学，商务，会話|フリートーク|趣味
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (612)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Hana Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Frustrated when words don't come out? 🌸 4 years of university experience supporting students! 🎖️ I'll fully back your goals! English OK! 🙆♀️ Let's create a Le…
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Yuka Rei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese and culture together! Wainting lesson request from you!
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
YUKO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔰Beginners🙆♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (611)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Ayaka M.
NativePreply · Japan
Supportive Learning Tailored to Each Individual from the Perspective of an International Childcare Worker and Japanese Teacher
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Rina A
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英検対応クラス / 2級・準2級・3級・4級・5級 / 英作文練習可 / スピーキング練習可
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Miki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
A relaxed lesson for beginners
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (601)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Yuki K.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese the fun way with a certified Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Etsuko Spain
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自然なスペイン語に翻訳、校正を行います！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Miwa
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Special limited-time offer! 🎉
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (600)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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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 |
| italki | 1,091 | $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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5271 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3176 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 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, 1091 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 $42, 51 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
- Japan3,354 / 5,513
Taiwan151 / 5,513- China120 / 5,513
South Korea63 / 5,513- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,513
- United States31 / 5,513
Philippines14 / 5,513
Spain12 / 5,513
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,271 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 3,416 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 5,513 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.
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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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