Mihir
FindTutors
Japanese tuitions for reading, writing and speaking and Easy as well as Effective Learning
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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.
MOMOKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
Hiroki
FindTutors
I was once an English teacher at Japanese high school and I'd like to teach English or Japanese to adults or students( 12-18 years old)
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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飯塚亮太
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher in Tokyo | All Levels | Focus on Conversation & Culture
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Kenji
FindTutors
Would you like to learn Japanese from the Japanese who live in London? I am happy to help you to improve your skills!
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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yukari.t
Nativeitalki · Japan
８年以上の教師経験。韓国と台湾、オンラインで日本語教師をしました。JLPTが好きです^^
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$20/h
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Koyo
FindTutors
I already described this section before so let me skip.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱BEGINNERS welcome🌟All English OK 😊Speaking- Focused Coaching Lessons from ZERO to FLUENT
- Native
- 50+ lessons
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- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Karen
FindTutors
I’m creative yet organised and efficient. My lessons are aimed at beginners and intermediate learners.
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- New tutor
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- Beginners
Kenji
italki · Malaysia
KENJI 🇯🇵📝JLPT日常会话🗣️日语教师正规执照🎓日本生活9年📚10堂全日语游日本✈️中文+日语教学法
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$19/h
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Koyo
FindTutors
I am an individual who understands student's struggles and needs from my experience.
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- New tutor
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MIKA
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Arisha
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker and willing to teach you reading, listening and speaking.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$13/h
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Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本がもっと好きになる！
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Ryo
FindTutors
who wants to learn about real culture and other things from Japanese people
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- New tutor
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Momomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 Learn simple & practical Japanese for travel!
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
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Nayuta
FindTutors
I see myself as a resourceful and self-motivated person who has a flexible approach to solve problems.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Aira
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Lorena
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés de iniciación con experiencia en educación
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$17/h
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Itsuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥈 Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners 🌸
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Natalia
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés online
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$14/h
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Masahiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Pablo
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases particulares de japonés para principiantes desde cero
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$11/h
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Naomi.T
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Friendly, Patient Native Teacher | Beginners Welcome
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/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.
| 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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