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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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
6,828
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

265 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Ishi

Ishi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! My name is Ishi. I lived in the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,087)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yo

Yo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I'm a Japanese-American, and I live in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,920)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aki

Aki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (6,525)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuri

Yuri

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Foreign Studies from the Department of English Language at Sophia University.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (5,999)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Chika

Chika

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and previously worked as a researcher for an electronics company.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5,857)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ai

Ai

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have been tutoring English for over 5 years to people of all ages.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,788)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Tomomi

Tomomi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a certified English tutor with a background in studying abroad for three years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,779)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rio

Rio

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Rio from Japan. I hold Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 990, and a VERSANT score of 82.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5,645)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Junichi

Junichi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Junichi. I have a Ph.D.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,564)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Mizuki

Mizuki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Mizuki! I'm living in Kyoto, where I run my own farming business.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,608)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Kurumi

Kurumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone. I'm Kurumi, a tutor for beginners.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,333)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rin

Rin

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have experience studying abroad in Hawaii.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,288)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Reika

Reika

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, everyone! My name is Reika. I'm a graphic designer and software developer.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5,309)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kumin

Kumin

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Kumin. I have been tutoring English since 2015.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5,384)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I am Yoshi, from Aichi, Japan. I was born and raised there and decided to study abroad at the age of 22.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,196)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kon

Kon

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, nice to meet you. I have over eight years of experience working in various educational settings, from junior high school to special support schools.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5,282)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Motoko

Motoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I lived in the U.S. for about 20 years and currently reside in Tokyo, Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5,004)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aki O

Aki O

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in the US for two years during my elementary school years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,976)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
George

George

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! My name is George. I am from Japan and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (5,038)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Education. I've been tutoring English for more than 15 years; tutoring languages is my passion.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4,779)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Momo

Momo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I studied abroad in the United States and have extensive experience as a translator on an international cruise, which took me to over 40 countries.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,137)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Matsuzaki

Matsuzaki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I spent my childhood in the United States and later graduated from Sophia University in the College of Liberal Arts.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,775)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Mari F

Mari F

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! For the past 14 years, I have been living in America.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,608)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kaz

Kaz

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born and raised in the U.S. and have been traveling around the world for several years, visiting over 60 countries.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,569)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,560 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 $8.42 or less.

Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,995 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 6,828 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,150 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 November 12, 2026

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