Rina
FindTutors
Student tutor providing Japanese lessons for beginners online!
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- Beginners
$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.
Maho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Real-Life Japanese for Work & Daily Life
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Sammi
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Oral|Pronunciation
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 lessons
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2
$17/h
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Fuko
FindTutors
Would you like to learn the Japanese language? I'm happy to help you!
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Tomoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すたびに日本語が好きになる時間～ 気軽に話してしっかり身につく日本語
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Xiran
AmazingTalker · China
language adults | children
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
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Ayaka
FindTutors
Do you want to go to Japan? Let me help your learning japanese♪
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$15/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak More, Learn More! Build confidence through conversation.
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ringo23
AmazingTalker · China
繪本/普通話/趣味/旅遊/基礎會話
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Business
$17/h
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Miyuki
FindTutors
Experienced native Japanese tutor with a degree and teacher licence in Education and over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese
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$27/h
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Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Fun & easy Japanese lessons! ・University & Australia teaching experience ・Beginners welcome! 😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
馮翰林
AmazingTalker · China
興趣|會話|幼兒 (3-5)
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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- Kids
$15/h
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Mari
FindTutors
I can provide private lessons according your target.
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$40/h
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MIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese with Me ☕ | Beginner Friendly~楽しく日本語を学ぼう~
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
徐家偉
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 對外華語教學 | 商業中文 成人中文
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Ayano
FindTutors
I am Japanese native speaker. I give online lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
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- New tutor
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$20/h
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Reina
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
烏蘭
AmazingTalker · China
商業|會話|進階
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Tibor
FindTutors
I am a positive person. Worked as Japanese translator for several companies.
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Tomoya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | 11+ Yrs in University Int'l Center & Global Business Background!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$35/h
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フミFumi
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
會話|興趣|口說
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Paula
FindTutors
I can help you with learning spoken or written Japanese, as I've been there myself!
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Hiroto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Renny
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🎓 TESOL | Kids Oral English 👶
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
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- Korean +3
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/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
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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