Alexander
Apprentus
Japanese and Spanish tutor online! Come and join this very beautiful journey of leaning new languages!
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Page language: English
6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 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
6,820
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
56 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Kanae
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kurt
Apprentus
Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Minami
NativeApprentus
Beginner Japanese🌸 Learn with an Experienced Native Tutor
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Alexandre
Apprentus
Private French/Japanese/English lessons for everyone
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Rinko
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
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Haruka
Native (likely)Apprentus
Fun and Easy Japanese Nihongo lesson with Native Haruka
- Native (likely)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Makiko
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese lessons with a native speaker – Beginners, travelers, and advanced conversation
- Native (likely)
- 2 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Daniel
Apprentus
Japanese language classes with a teacher who has experience as a translator.
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yukari
NativeApprentus
Fun Kids' Right-Brain Japanese, Fun Conversation, JLPT, Workplace & Caregiving🌸 Level Up with a Certified Teacher!
- Native
- 20 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Masa
Native (likely)Apprentus
Business & Practical Japanese | Native Tutor, Former University Professor (Japan)
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Kaede
NativeApprentus
Casual Japanese Conversation Practice (N4 and above)
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Nagomi
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese learning class for conversation and grammar!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Mika
NativeApprentus
Japanese Lessons for Kids & Adults | Beginner to Advanced
- Native
- 15 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Kotone
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese for anime, travel, and conversation! Online Japanese lessons for all levels
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Mitohi
NativeApprentus
Easy Peasy Japanese (^0^)/ Let’s learn Japanese together in fun, relaxed, and engaging online classes!
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Fumiko
NativeApprentus
Japanese language Class for all levels from beginners to Advanced
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Yuki
NativeApprentus
Japanese Lessons for Adults – Beginner to Advanced / JLPT N5–N1 (Online)
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Rosa
Native (likely)Apprentus
Learning Japanese from Anime and J-POP [ Intermediate - Advanced ]
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yenchin
Apprentus
Online Japanese Coaching with English support. 1:1 tailored lessons. Learning Japanese is fun!
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yurie
NativeApprentus
Learn Japanese with a Native Japanese Teacher (Online)
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yui
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese conversation! (for beginner-intermediate)
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Gréta
Apprentus
°❀⋆Japanese and Russian lessons online | Friendly atmosphere, effective learning, continuous development °❀⋆
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 2 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Hungarian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Andreea
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for either beginners intermediates
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | 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 | 33 | $52 | $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, 6536 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4712 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1824 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1509 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.60 and $15, 757 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
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 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
Japan4,467 / 6,820
Taiwan163 / 6,820
China156 / 6,820
South Korea81 / 6,820
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820
Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,536 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 $7.60 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,994 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 6,820 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,165 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 23, 2026
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