Karen
Nativeitalki · Japan
I speak soft and polite Japanese.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (206)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 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
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,560 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Haruka O.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese tutor with experience teaching students from over 20 countries 🌸 I support learners from beginner to advanced levels 🌷 Enjoy lessons where you can lea…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (57)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Kazuki
Tusclasesparticulares
PROFESOR DE JAPONÉS NATIVO DA CLASES PARTICULARES EN WatsApp POR TODA ESPAÑA
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
$22/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nagisa.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
講師歴８年・海外在住 小話たくさんの楽しいクラスで一緒に０から始めましょう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Noelia
Classgap · Argentina
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$13/h
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Yui
Apprentus
Japanese conversation! (for beginner-intermediate)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Mari F
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! For the past 14 years, I have been living in America.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,595)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
SATO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑Certified Japanese Teacher
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,272)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Sayoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (275)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–B2
$29/h
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まき0417
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese Journey, My Journey Too. Let’s Grow Together.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (202)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Taku M.
NativePreply · Japan
The teacher who speaks Russian and Ukrainian like a best friend😺
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Juan
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de Japonés online y presencial, individual y grupos, hasta nivel N2
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
$23/h
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nori.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力を付けたいお子様におすすめ！学習アプリ「Duolingo」を使って、一緒に日本語を学習しましょう。ゲーム感覚で、楽しく日本語レッスン！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Kazumi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
Gréta
Apprentus
°❀⋆Japanese and Russian lessons online | Friendly atmosphere, effective learning, continuous development °❀⋆
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Kaz
NativeEngoo · 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 (4,542)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Tomomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅Fun Conversation practices🏅
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,189)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Nami
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Catalan +2
- ★ 5.0 (258)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$40/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ayana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Affordable Lesson with Experienced Teacher :) Absolute beginners are also welcome🌟
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (202)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Minami N.
NativePreply · Japan
Don't give up halfway! Let's embark on an enjoyable Japanese journey at your own pace together🚙
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Mutsumi
NativeFindTutors
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
$53/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Juno.T
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっとした空き時間に☆ 役立つ単語や表現を学びましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Miguel Á.
Classgap · Spain
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 25 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Andreea
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for either beginners intermediates
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- 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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 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 $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 tutors
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, 1135 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 $41, 54 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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560- Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 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 3,545 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 5,560 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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