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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,128 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.19
Trial lesson
4,128
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,114 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Rin

Rin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Oriana

Oriana

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de japonés para principiantes: entiende cómo funciona el idioma

Not listed
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Not listed
★ 5.0 (17)
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  • Beginners
Yuina

Yuina

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Hi, I'm Yuina. I'm from Yokohama and I've been living in Spain for 12 years.

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Rianna A.

Rianna A.

Wyzant

JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus

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2 hours taught
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Not listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Elena.O

Elena.O

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Russian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$6.37/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental

Native
10,000+ lessons
Not listed
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (2,778)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Riku Y.

Riku Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Trilingual Japanese tutor with 6 years' teaching experience 👨‍🏫Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent💪🏋

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (141)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tamayo

Tamayo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching Japanese

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaori S

Kaori S

Japan

LanguaTalk · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher since 1994 offers beginner level and conversation course

Not listed
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jennifer

Jennifer

FindTutors

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

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★ 5.0 (13)
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  • Beginners
Rubén

Rubén

Spain

Classgap · Spain

Intermediate (B1)
1 yrs · 11 lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 4.9 (11)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Emine

Emine

Türkiye

Cafetalk · Türkiye

Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome

Fluent (C2)
12 lessons
Not listed
Turkish +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
N3

N3

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Taka老師|會話・語彙強化|自然日語

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2,659)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Noriko N.

Noriko N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's Become Friends! ❤️ Beginners Welcome 🔰 I'm Here to Support You All the Way to Your Goals 🫶 You'll Have So Much Fun in My Lessons, You Won't Be Able to St…

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (135)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuto

Yuto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kei

Kei

Tusclasesparticulares

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

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★ 5.0 (12)
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  • Beginners
Raquel

Raquel

Spain

Classgap · Spain

こんにちは!(Konnichiwa!)

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
Catalan +2
★ 4.9 (10)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haruka

Haruka

Japan

LanguaTalk · Japan

Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience

Not listed
9 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Olga L.

Olga L.

Ukraine

Cafetalk · Ukraine

For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
Russian +2
No reviews yet
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Famous

Famous

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

English and Chinese Fluent

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (2,612)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Shunsuke K.

Shunsuke K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Certified online tutor with 2 years of experience

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +5
★ 4.9 (130)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
yoshimi

yoshimi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun&relaxed Japanese lessons🌸Grammar, conversation, travel expressions. English support available!

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sato

Sato

Japan

Classgap · Japan

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2 lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Celeste

Celeste

Tusclasesparticulares

Japonés ONLINE. Nivel de iniciación y principiantes

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★ 5.0 (5)
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  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki370$17$13–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker268$26$20–$335.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus23$34$29–$505.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 3886 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2090 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1796 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 370 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $29 and $50, 23 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan2,316 / 4,128
  • South KoreaSouth Korea42 / 4,128
  • TaiwanTaiwan35 / 4,128
  • ChinaChina34 / 4,128
  • United StatesUnited States22 / 4,128
  • SpainSpain12 / 4,128
  • ItalyItaly12 / 4,128
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 4,128

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 3,886 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,330 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.19. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 4,128 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026

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