chiharu
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
Mariko
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
- Native
- 10 yrs · 3 lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
ちあみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
ゆきよ
Nativeitalki · Japan
沖縄出身のゆきよとリラックスした会話を楽しもう！
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Sayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語でしたいこと」を全力サポート！ 明るく楽しくポジティブなレッスンで、会話表現と文化を学びながら日本語を自分の言葉に🌸レッスン時間の調整可能です！ご相談ください😊
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者を教えるのが得意です♪ 英語OK♪ GENKIを使います！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Midori
Nativeitalki · Pakistan
資格を持った日本語教師です。目標を達成するために一緒に楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
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yuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
15年以上の指導経験をもつ資格者があなたをポートします^^
- Native
- 15 yrs · 48 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Pikarika
italki · Japan
会話レッスン、子どものための日本語レッスン、介護の日本語が専門です
- Fluent (C2)
- 2 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Midori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
★★楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう＼(^o^)／★★ 日本語教師養成講座(420H)修了 今まで勉強した日本語で会話の練習をしたい方は楽しく会話をしましょう！！
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years' Experience
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Kanta
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 8 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
Emi
Nativeitalki · Japan
たくさん会話しながら記憶に定着させましょう✨🎵多听多说✨✨
- Native
- 4 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
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Iuliia
italki · Russia
💮 Trust Your Japanese with Iuliia-sensei ﾆｬｯ(ฅ•ω•ฅ)♡
- Fluent (C2)
- 9 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
AKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Business Japanese Instructor with Over 20 Years of Experience Working in Japanese Companies
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Micchi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation through Food and Culture
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome :) English and French support available
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Rikuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
国内旅行は200回以上行き、東京で外国人観光客向けのガイドをしていたので、日本のことに大変詳しいです！
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の国家資格があります。
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
8年の教師経験｜初心者歓迎！楽しく話して自然な日本語を身につけよう🌸
- Native
- 8 yrs · 12 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/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 ($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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