Naoko U.
NativePreply · Japan
I just want to talk in Japanese! ⭐️
- Native
- 20 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
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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
ALBERT
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Min Nan Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Elena
Letuelezioni
Corso giapponese sostenuto da una madrelingua! Solo online
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
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Koki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$9.50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Tiana A.
Preply · United States
Unlock the secrets to FINALLY understanding Japanese and speak with confidence!
- Advanced (C1)
- 3 yrs · 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
I'm
AmazingTalker · China
Children (6-11)|TCTE|Basic
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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Nadia
Letuelezioni
insegnante di giapponese, te lo posso insegnare in italiano, cinese o inglese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$16/h
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YUKI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Haruna K.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese teacher with 2 years of experience | Learn Real Japanese for Your Japan Adventure
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Mio
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teaching Cert | Kid
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Francesca
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese da 0 o ripetizioni per studenti
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$16/h
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Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently 🌸English Support available📚 Feedback after every lesson
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Kenji Y.
NativePreply · United States
Highly qualified Japanese tutor with extensive experience teaching adult professionals and college students
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Idiom
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
for bigginer specialist
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Federica
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Lingue offre ripetizioni e lezioni private di Giapponese (da livello base N5 fino a intermedio N3) per tutte le età
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$17/h
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矢澤あねら
Nativeitalki · Japan
ゼロから始める初心者のあなた！資格所有講師と一緒に”たのしく”学ぼう
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$45/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $35
Megumi K.
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Over 5 Years of Teaching Experience | Living in France for Over 10 Years | DELF B2 | Can Explain in French
- Native
- 5 yrs · 9 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Naoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TOEIC | Conversational Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Annalisa
Letuelezioni
Neolaureata in antropologia dell'Asia offre lezioni di giapponese- da base a livelli successivi
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$19/h
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YUSUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mizuki H.
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Native Japanese Teacher | 5 Years of Tutoring Experience | 🇸🇪 Living in Sweden
- Native
- 5 yrs · 29 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
薛薛老師
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 4 yrs Experience | Business
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Asami
Letuelezioni
Lezioni della lingua giapponese con una MADRELINGUA
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Amy
Nativeitalki · Japan
From podcasts to YouTube: real Japanese, not just textbooks! Fun lessons at your pace♡
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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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 | 1,135 | $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, 3272 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2046 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 3,512 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.
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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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