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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,334 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
5,334
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Shin

Shin

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (114)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kyoko T.

Kyoko T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Leave all your pronunciation worries to me! 🎤✨

Native
25 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (32)
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  • Speaks your language
Llucari

Llucari

Tusclasesparticulares

Mentora de japonés especializada en adultos y jóvenes interesados en mejorar conversación, gramática y pronunciación.

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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YUKA

YUKA

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

I’ll help correct the Japanese sentences you write!

Native
10 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Joann

Joann

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Speak English with Confidence

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (2,912)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Azumi

Azumi

Japan

Verbling · Japan

Not listed
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (2,259)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Akihito

Akihito

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have more than 10 years of experience tutoring English, including English conversation, pronunciation, high school and junior high school English, and…

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,231)
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Ryogo

Ryogo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🇯🇵Native fun Japanese teacher Ryogo🧑‍🏫

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (102)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Masaya K.

Masaya K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

6+ years of experience /Polyglot(🗣🇬🇧🇯🇵🇩🇪🇪🇸) JLPT preparation tutor with 7 years’ experience. Expert in teaching Japanese pronunciation

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (27)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Emi.OK

Emi.OK

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

If you just want to talk, this is for you! Let's grab natural Japanese by having relaxed, fun conversations.

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
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
Mika

Mika

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1,978)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Although I am Japanese, I have a very neutral accent.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (805)
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Yuu

Yuu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I love the Japanese language. Let's be friends :)

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (89)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
ももこ 丸.

ももこ 丸.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

teacher with good pronunciation

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sori

Sori

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

台湾旅行がもっと安心で楽しくなる30分 旅行でよく使う中国語や現地で役立つコミュニケーション、旅行前の疑問や不安を解消します。

Native
10,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Pei

Pei

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conv|Gram|JLPT|Biz|AI

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (2,744)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

Verbling · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,852)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Misao

Misao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently fully booked | 1,000+ lessons with Rhythm & Confidence| for SPEAKING,Travel,Business!⛷⛄️🌸

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Noriko H.

Noriko H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Italian Easily! I’ll Support Your Japanese Pronunciation with Care

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Italian
★ 5.0 (14)
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Meme

Meme

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

I listen to your spoken Japanese, transcribe it, check grammar and pronunciation, make corrections, and provide learning advice.

Native
31 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Korean
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
Trial

Trial

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (2,670)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kazuko

Kazuko

United StatesNative

Verbling · United States

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,808)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Correct pronunciation and intonation🌸 正确的发音和语调⭐올바른 발음과 억🌈 🌈In everiday conversation😊

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • 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
italki916$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 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
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
Apprentus47$34$27–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 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 $27, 5092 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 3002 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2090 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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 916 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 $42, 47 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,185 / 5,334
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,334
  • ChinaChina118 / 5,334
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,334
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,334
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,334
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,334
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,334

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 5,092 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.95 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 3,242 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 5,334 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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