Chinatsu
Letuelezioni
Tutor giapponese madrelingua lezione Skype
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- New tutor
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$23/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.
Kazuma
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Chiaki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 experience in teaching🎈
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +3
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
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Alessia
Letuelezioni
Laureata in lingua giapponese impartisce lezioni di grammatica giapponese di base
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$14/h
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Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yasuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Can speak Mandarin
- Native
- 11 lessons
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- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Daniele
Letuelezioni
Lauretato in lingua giapponese offre lezioni e ripetizioni
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$17/h
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MUTSUMI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build confident, natural Japanese speaking 🌸 Practical lessons for all levels!
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Ito
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Travel|Hobby
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
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- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Angelica
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese da livello base a intermedio
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$18/h
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Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語サポートあり🔰日本語を学ぶと、あなたの世界が広がります！
- Native
- 4 lessons
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- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Aya
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Do you know about phonics?
- Native
- 2 lessons
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
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Ambra
Letuelezioni
Studentessa del corso di Laurea Magistrale in Relazioni Internazionali, "Studi dell'Africa e dell'Asia
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$18/h
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Riho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, conversational Japanese lessons with an Osaka-native & Germany-based tutor
- Native
- 4 lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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sissieiffel
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation|Oral|Beginner
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
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Marco
Letuelezioni
Vuoi Imparare o Migliorare il tuo Giapponese?
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$20/h
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Mana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor (2+ Yrs) | English Support
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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小言老師
AmazingTalker · China
🔥中文會話🌟商業口說🎯實用交流高手
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 lessons
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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- Business
$15/h
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Giacomo
Letuelezioni
Studente al terzo anno di lingua e cultura giapponese presso Università Ca' Foscari cerca alunni a cui insegnare giapponese!
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$7.96/h
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Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中上級者向け】自然な日常会話＆元IT企業のビジネス日本語 / Advanced Japanese: Casual & Business
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
洪杰老師
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇成人中文會話｜趣味學習🎉
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2 lessons
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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Yumi
FindTutors
Step by step approach to build up your confidence. Affordable tuition
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$24/h
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Reiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
しょしんしゃ だいかんげい｜こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
大海老師
AmazingTalker · China
🥇成人中文口說｜會話達人🗣️手語溝通
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2
- Business
- Beginners
$17/h
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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, 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.
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How we collect this data
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Updated September 29, 2026
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