Cherie
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
English for Kids & Business
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +4
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$59/h
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Page language: English
6,117 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,117 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,117
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
922 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
New
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥New Teacher50%off🔥
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Indonesian +3
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Tomo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Namiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌼Business🌼Japanese News🌼JLPT
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Aika
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Online JP teaching experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Tomoka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak more, improve more!🤗
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
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里玖
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|JLPT N1|JLPT N4
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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marin
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT Reading Coach📕✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
BELLA
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Basic|Travel|Beginner
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 4.8 (58)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ai
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏆TOEIC Masterclass!🥇
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (49)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
KOTAの日本語教室
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語は使って覚える。僕がパス、あなたが話して、ゴール！
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Beginners
$13/h
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Mr. Hori
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Travel
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Kazu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
TEFL and TESOL certificates
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
zhaohuixin+conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Pronunciation correction
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Nico
AmazingTalker · China
🌸 Beginner 🌸 Conversation
- Advanced (C1)
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (45)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Karmen
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
- Advanced (C1)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +4
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
YUKI
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Adults|Beginner
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
JINGJING
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
リナと一緒に
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
英検・中学生英語・高校生英語
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
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Rina
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Chinese Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Nari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Work for Canadian Company
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (46)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
ROMI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
6 years teaching experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (43)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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夏花
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
美容ライター/中国語（HSK5級）/元新喜劇女優
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Rick
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Pattern Practice｜JLPT｜Business
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,661 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 | 1,661 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5872 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3972 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1900 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1661 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,895 / 6,117
- Taiwan153 / 6,117
- China131 / 6,117
South Korea69 / 6,117- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,117
United States34 / 6,117
Philippines16 / 6,117
Italy15 / 6,117
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,872 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 4,215 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,117 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,661 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 October 1, 2026
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