Emanuela
Letuelezioni
Impariamo il Giapponese divertendoci
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$19/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.
Shin
Nativeitalki · Japan
N4～N２levelの日本語をていねいサポート！
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
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Michela
Letuelezioni
Insegnante qualificata di lingue orientali – Corsi di giapponese per ragazzi e adulti, preparazione esami e supporto universitario
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$34/h
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Amber
Nativeitalki · Japan
Bringing the joy of communicating in Japanese with Amber
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Matteo
Letuelezioni
Laureando magistrale presso Università degli studi di Milano con esperienza di 1anno e mezzo in Giappone offre lezioni di giappone
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- New tutor
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$18/h
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Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Teacher | Friendly & Patient | Beginners Welcome
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- New tutor
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- English +2
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Flavio
Letuelezioni
Studente universitario, offro lezioni di giapponese base per chi vuole avvicinarsi per la prima volta a questa lingua affasciante
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$17/h
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Riko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Massimo
Letuelezioni
Neolaureato magistrale insegna le basi della lingua giapponese
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$11/h
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Sota
Nativeitalki · Japan
Patient native speaker for all levels. Fun conversation & Genki textbooks for beginners!
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Gaia
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Lingue e Letterature Moderne offre lezioni di Limgia e Cultura Giapponese
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$17/h
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Misaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
元小学校教師のやさしい日本語レッスン✨ さまざまなレベルや年齢に対応しています🏅 日本語ネイティブ｜指導歴10年以上
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$20/h
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Lara
Letuelezioni
Laureata con laurea triennale a Ca' Foscari offro lezioni o ripetizioni di giapponese
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$17/h
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Naomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, Friendly & Experienced Japanese Tutor for All Ages and Levels!
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
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Gabriele
Letuelezioni
Laureando in lingue e letterature straniere impartisce lezioni di lingua giapponese a chiunque lo desideri
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- No reviews yet
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$11/h
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Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく会話をしながら日本語を学びましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yukino
FindTutors
Do you need someone to practice your Japanese with or to review your writing? I’d be happy to help!
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$20/h
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Mie
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたに寄り添ったレッスン。長年の接客業の経験があります。たくさん話しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Miki
FindTutors
Japanese tutor that teaches all of ages
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- New tutor
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kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, friendly Japanese lessons for travel, daily conversation, and real life! 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- New tutor
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- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
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Taisei
FindTutors
Lessons will be conducted in line with your Japanese language learning goals.
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- New tutor
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Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Jueli
FindTutors
I will be giving private lessons based on your needs with the pace you would like to learn in.
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- New tutor
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marcelo
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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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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