Waka
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Interested in learning Japanese? I strive to make the learning process enjoyable and fun, ensuring you have a great experience.
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5,220 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,220 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.46
Trial lesson
5,220
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,220 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yuewei
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Japanese Tutor, MA Honor degree in Japanese, with previous experience offering private language lessons for children and adults on
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Nanako
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Native Japanese tutor offering private Japanese lessons that tailored to your level and learning needs.
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$27/h
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Haru
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor for adults who speak English
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$20/h
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Takyan
FindTutors
From HK to UK since 2021, love Japan, JLPT Lv2 since 2005
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Cadely
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Master Japanese Online! Experienced Tutor with Degree, 5 Years' Study, and Teaching in Japan. Lessons for All Levels!
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Natsu
FindTutors
Would you like to learn Japanese? I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs!
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Chaitrali
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My lessons are aim at from primary KS1 KS2 till secondary school Y11. I do teach to adults and working professionals.
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Shuri
FindTutors
I would like to give private Japanese lessons to people who are interested in Japan.
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Yui
FindTutors
I am a hard-working, passionate and personable Japanese tutor who specialises in creating fun and engaging lessons for beginners.
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Ami
FindTutors
A motivated and friendly postgraduate student who wants to offer Japanese lessons to anyone who is interested in Japan!
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Solomon
FindTutors
I'm very passionate about sharing the knowledge I have to enrich and inspire others to learn Japanese! Learning should be fun :-)
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Patricia
Tusclasesparticulares
Estudiante de traducción e interpretación capacitada para enseñar los idiomas inglés avanzado, valenciano, japonés intermedio y alemán básico a cualquier edad
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$11/h
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David
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases y Exámenes online de inglés, francés y japonés - Profesor con 8 años de experiencia
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$23/h
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Haris
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Beginner-friendly private lessons for all age groups
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Seth
FindTutors
Native Japanese Speaker, with 6 years of tutoring experience. Aiming to teach adults in Leeds or online
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Risa
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・Japanese to anyone ・I live in London,I can do in person and online
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Lori
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Professional native Japanese teacher supports achieving your goal Experienced Native Japanese teacher for the all-around study for any age learners
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$40/h
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Incheol
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I describe myself kind and passionate about supporting who want to learn Japanese.
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Ian
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Native-level Japanese speaker giving online lessons. Levels ranging from complete beginners to business level.
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Reon
FindTutors
People who are trying to learn Japanese or interested in Japanese culture.
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Benedikta
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I give private lessons for mainly conversational language practice and helping learners in getting more confident to speak.
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Isaac
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JLPT N1 171/180 results holder and Chinese native offering online basic Japanese and Chinese lessons
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$27/h
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Sanako
FindTutors
・I have no experience teaching Japanese. ・type of students: who can speak Japanese much(because of my poor English)
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 808 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 41 | $34 | $27–$46 | 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, 4978 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2902 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2076 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 808 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 $46, 41 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
Japan3,084 / 5,220
Taiwan150 / 5,220
China116 / 5,220
South Korea63 / 5,220
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,220
United States31 / 5,220
Philippines14 / 5,220
Spain12 / 5,220
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,978 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,142 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.46. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,220 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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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