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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.

Domenico

Domenico

Letuelezioni

Giapponese base/intermedo a basso prezzo

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$10/h
Free trial lesson
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eri

eri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたの日本語を試したい人、お話に来てください！フリートークが得意なわたしがお待ちしています✨

Native
New tutor
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English +1
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Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
$20/h
Trial $10
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Samuel

Samuel

Letuelezioni

Insegnante di giapponese a bologna e online

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$17/h
Free trial lesson
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Masu

Masu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

▶︎ A multipassionate entrepreneur Japanese tutor

Native
New tutor
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English +1
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $10
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Vincenzo

Vincenzo

Letuelezioni

Offro ripetizioni di giapponese online a studenti,universitari e professionisti per preparazione esami di lingua, JLPT, passione o lavoro.

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  • Exam prep
$23/h
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Saeka

Saeka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

12年の経験がある日本語教師

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Trial $10
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Maika

Maika

Letuelezioni

【 Parla giapponese con naturalezza! 】Una giapponese offre lezioni di conversazione in un’atmosfera rilassata

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$11/h
Free trial lesson
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yumi

yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
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Elisabetta

Elisabetta

Letuelezioni

Laureata magistrale con 110 e lode in lingue all'università l'Orientale impartisce lezioni di giapponese per ogni livello

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$17/h
Free trial lesson
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Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence

Native
9 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$50/h
Trial $15
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Matteo

Letuelezioni

Offro ripetizioni di giapponese a principianti, sono studente di lingua giapponese all’università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia.

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$18/h
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K

K

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい

Native
1 lessons
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English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
$10/h
Trial $5.00
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Chiara

Chiara

Letuelezioni

Docente di giapponese impartisce lezioni private online per tutti i livelli

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$23/h
Free trial lesson
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仲田恵里佳

仲田恵里佳

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸

Native
New tutor
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English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$10/h
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Kuniko

Kuniko

Letuelezioni

Mi chiami Kuniko Maruyama e sono giapponese. Dal 2022 mi sono stabilita in Italia, a Empoli. Le mie esperienze lavorative e sopratutto l'ultima in una azienda…

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$17/h
Free trial lesson
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Sana

Sana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オタクと日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！Let’s talk with Otaku in Japanese!

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$10/h
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Hikaru

FindTutors

I would be delighted to be of your assistance in learning Japanese. Native Japanese speaker, IELTS academic 8.

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  • Exam prep
$27/h
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Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers

Native
New tutor
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English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $7.00
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Jennie

Jennie

FindTutors

Japanese Lessons by current postgraduate student who got N1 level in JLPT

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  • Exam prep
$33/h
Free trial lesson
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Mori

Mori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
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English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$6.00/h
Trial $6.00
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Isaac

Isaac

FindTutors

I am a disciplined student who cares greatly about hard work and quality study. My target audience would be intermediate level.

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$27/h
Free trial lesson
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Miyu

Miyu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
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Azusa

FindTutors

I am always happy to help students improve their Japanese. I have been teaching Japanese online Minna no nihongo for 3 years now.

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$29/h
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Akiharu

Akiharu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
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English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
$10/h
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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
italki1,135$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
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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, 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,560

Popular Japanese lesson types

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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