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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

1,518 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Oriana

Oriana

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés para principiantes: entiende cómo funciona el idioma

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (18)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Chihiro

Chihiro

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Divertido, Japonés: Estudiar un idioma no tiene porqué ser aburrido, especialmente el idioma que amas

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Hyuga

Hyuga

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Desde Sapporo, método único! Aprende japonés online como si estuvieses viviendo de verdad en Japón

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (18)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Ken

Ken

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de japonés nativo con más de 10 años de experiencia ofrece clases dinámicas online a adolescentes y adultos

Native
10 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (16)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Raquel

Raquel

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora de japonés para todos los niveles y preparación del Noken

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (17)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Minako

Minako

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende japonés On-line. Profesionalidad, experiencia y eficacia

Native (likely)
Not listed
Teaching degree
Spanish
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Daichi

Daichi

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Impariamo il giapponese dei madrelingua, non dei manuali!

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (14)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

Jennifer

Jennifer

FindTutors

🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults

Not listed
Not listed
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yo

Yo

Native

Letuelezioni

Scopri il fascino della lingua giapponese con un percorso semplice e piacevole

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Larissa

Larissa

Suasaulasparticulares

Professora de japonês on-line, aulas interativas, tarefas extras e mentoria 24h!

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Not listed
None listed
Portuguese
★ 5.0 (13)
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Ai

Ai

Native (likely)

FindTutors

10+years experience | Fun, personalised lessons for long term success

Native (likely)
14 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Megumi

Megumi

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Preparación para el JLPT y práctica de conversación

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Sergio

Sergio

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés para todos los niveles!

Fluent (C2) (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches A1–C2

Luca

Luca

Letuelezioni

Laureato in Magistrale di Lingue e Civiltà Orientali propone ripetizioni/lezioni dal livello base di lingua giapponese

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Ignacio

Ignacio

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende japonés real de manera amena con un profe titulado

Fluent (C2) (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (12)
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Yuta

Yuta

Native (likely)

Letuelezioni

Madrelingua, bilingue di giapponese propone lezioni di giapponese

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Kei

Kei

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés nativo con nivel N1 (Noken). Nativo en japonés, catalán y castellano. Puedo enseñar a nivel principiante e intermedio

Native
Not listed
None listed
Catalan +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Ismael

Ismael

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases online de japonés con profesor que vivió en Japón

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (12)
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Mariko

Mariko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprende Japonés con una Profesora Nativa y Titulada

Native (likely)
Not listed
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Mariko

Mariko

Native (likely)

Voscours

Apprenez le japonais avec une Professeure Native et Diplômée

Native (likely)
15 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Kazuki

Kazuki

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

PROFESOR DE JAPONÉS NATIVO DA CLASES PARTICULARES EN WatsApp POR TODA ESPAÑA

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Juan

Juan

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesor de Japonés online y presencial, individual y grupos, hasta nivel N2

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

Mutsumi

Mutsumi

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese Teacher | GCSE, A-Level, IB, JLPT, Conversation & Pronunciation

Native
30 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Tania

Tania

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés para adultos · profesora residente en Japón

Fluent (C2) (likely)
7 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids

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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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