Kenneth I.
Wyzant
Patient and Knowledgable Japanese tutor with 10+ years experience
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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
34 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Katherine B.
Wyzant
Bilingual Cartoonist & Educator (focus: Japanese manga/English comics)
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 50+ hours taught
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Jonathan L.
Wyzant
PhD in modern Japanese history with 4+ Experience in Japan
- Not listed
- 100+ hours taught
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Cathryn S.
Wyzant
Student at Top Japanese University with 5+ Years of Experience
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Kaoru S.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Explore Japanese with a Native Instructor: 25 Years of Experience
- Native (likely)
- 25 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Sebastian L.
Wyzant
4th-Year Notre Dame Japanese Student | C1 Level
- Advanced (C1)
- 38 hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Usually within a few hours
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JR M.
Wyzant
JLPT N3
- Intermediate (B1)
- 32 hours taught
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 4.9 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Yuko E.
NativeWyzant
Experienced Native Japanese Language Tutor with a Master's Degree
- Native
- 11 hours taught
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Maya C.
Wyzant
- Korean Tutor with 2 years experience -Studied Korean for 3 years
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
Rianna A.
Wyzant
JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- 6 hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $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 | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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