Momoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん日本語で話しましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
$12/h
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Page language: English
6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
6,827
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
4,704 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
kie
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speech-Language Therapist & Japanese Teacher 🌸 Conversation・Pronunciation・Travel・Kids
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
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Yurina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with much fun
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Wakako
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎯Personalized Japanese coaching for learners who want direction, structure, and real progress.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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Hiroko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Learn
italki · China
Fluent in Japanese English and Chinese, with over 8 years of teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 37 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese lesson with former cabin crew✈️
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
If you're facing any difficulties while working in Japan, you can also consult us about them!
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.33/h
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Takana
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語学校で初級〜中上級レベルを教えていました。楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Natsu
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格【有】リラックスした楽しい会話レッスン☆１から始める日本語レッスン
- Native
- 4 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Ayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Tamae
Nativeitalki · Japan
中級者以上向け｜楽しく会話力を磨き、スキルをキープする日本語レッスン
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Non
Nativeitalki · Japan
let's chat like friends🍵🍡 Just real talk & culture !
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$26/h
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Eiji
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Nihongo
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionated certified Japanese teacher with help in Japanese / English / German
- Native
- 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yuuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m a certified tutor with 5+ years experience and I teach 500+ hours on private classes
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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萌
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持つ日本語教師📚IT企業9年勤務の経験を活かして、初心者からビジネス日本語まで幅広くサポートします💬💼間違えても大丈夫！たくさん話すチャレンジをしましょう！
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
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yasu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with clarity, structure, and practical conversation
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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Minori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎖️ Professional Japanese teacher holding two certifications 🌏 Over 1,000 hours of online teaching
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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mayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！絶対に日本語力が伸びる🙋♀️１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！オーダーメイドクラスで日本語力を強化❤️20年のビジネス経験を活かした日本語も学べます！！
- Native
- 8 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
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Chihiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn beautiful Japanese from daily life, anime, and culture with Chihiro 🪷
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
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Sayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格あり講師🇯🇵｜オンラインレッスン経験1000回以上｜専用カリキュラム＆復習が楽になる４か国語同時翻訳付き語彙表をご用意📝日本語の世界を冒険しよう😻✈実用的な生きた日本語を学べます🗣️
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Teacher : 9+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 6 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 32 | $51 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 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 $28, 6547 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4720 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2163 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1511 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 989 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 765 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,470 / 6,827
Taiwan164 / 6,827- China156 / 6,827
South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 6,827
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,547 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $8.23 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,998 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,827 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,163 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 October 25, 2026
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