Laura
FindTutors
Im native speaker. I am able to teach more than daily conversation
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- New tutor
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$33/h
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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.
Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Natalia
FindTutors
I give private lessons, tailored on your needs and expactations.
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- New tutor
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Chisato
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yu
FindTutors
If you are interested in Japanese culture, Anime or Manga, I would love to teach you Japanese.
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Naru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Chantelle
FindTutors
I gave private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
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Chiaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! ／ Bahasa Indonesia OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Kwanga
FindTutors
I am a friendly and easygoing instructor dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of speaking or writing in Japanese.
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Kantapisit
FindTutors
I’m an exchange student studying in Japan for 5 years. I'd like to teach you both the Japanese language and the culture as well!
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Masatoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kanako
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for beginners. I am Japanese and currently a university student in the UK. I will provide online lessons
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- Beginners
Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
学んで終わり…じゃない！あなたのペースで、楽しみながら日本語が「わかる」「話せる」経験をたくさん重ねましょう✨
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Yu
FindTutors
I teach Japanese to English speakers, as well as English to Japanese speakers. I am a fully native speaker in both languages.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$53/h
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Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Vijay
FindTutors
JLPT N2 certified engineer with deep understanding of Japanese Culture, lived and worked in Japan for 6 years.
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- New tutor
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- Exam prep
Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🌸Beginners Welcome🌸】Dairy Conversation | Grammar | 👍 Support Available in English and Italian🌏
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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Luis
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de lengua japonesa apto para varios niveles
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Sunny
italki · United States
Nintendo Translator Helping You Master Japanese 🎮❤️
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
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- English +3
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Johnathan
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases online de dibujo y pintura
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$17/h
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Rika
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
- Native
- 2 lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nimo
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés por online con la profesora nativa con experiencia
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$18/h
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minji
italki · South Korea
let's learn Japanese in a fun way!
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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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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