Mia
Classgap · China
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 yrs · 10 lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$34/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
72 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Rin
NativeClassgap · France
- Native
- 1 yrs · 10 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Jennifer
Classgap · United Kingdom
Beginners Japanese Tutor. Online Interactive Lessons for ages 11+, CRB checked
- Intermediate (B1)
- 10 yrs · 1 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$60/h
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Alonso
Classgap · Spain
- Basic (A2)
- 11 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$21/h
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Marcel
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Catalan +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Junko M.
NativeClassgap · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Teacher. 460+Online Teaching Experience. Beginner -Friendly
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$17/h
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Saki
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$27/h
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Aya
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$29/h
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Ayako
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Sachi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$23/h
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Lico M.
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$21/h
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Vladyslav
Classgap · Ukraine
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Muhammad A.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Ryosei D.
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Muzamil
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Satona
NativeClassgap · Japan
My name is Satona. I'm a Japanese teacher.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$25/h
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Gabriel R.
Classgap · Peru
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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Peter
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$33/h
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Takashi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Ryo
NativeClassgap · Spain
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$27/h
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Minori
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Noelia
Classgap · Argentina
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$13/h
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Kazumi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
Miguel Á.
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 25 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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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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