Haruna
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn visually from Zero 🍄
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (674)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
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Page language: English
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
1,084 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
小川幸宣
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
SHOKOsan
NativeCafetalk · Japan
N2試験に合格する力をつけるだけでなく、日常にも使える日本語を身に付ける様に、たくさんの例文を使って練習していきます
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Professional
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
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- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (681)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Mayumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Tamami
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英検４級～準１級を目指している方へ
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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『Chi’s
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginner & advanced Japanese
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (670)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く＆話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Shizuko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
会社の同僚や友達と、もっと自然な日本語で話したい！ レベル：JLPT N2以上
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
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"Liz
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese conversation
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (662)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mia
Nativeitalki · Japan
business☆ daily conversation☆ Japanese for junior high, high school students
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Momiji
NativeCafetalk · Japan
書いて、送ろう！1000字まで。
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Teacher Atie
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
700+ hours teaching
- Advanced (C1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (663)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Olivia
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
🌸Professional Japanese teacher🌸5+ yrs Japanese teaching exp. 🌻修讀了日本語教師課程+N1合格🌻 5年+授課經驗🌻擅長初級日語
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Marling.YE
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
MOMO
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Interactive Learning｜JLPT
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (654)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Takeo
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese for Life in Japan | Native + 11 Years Abroad
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Hannah_Hono
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【はじめての方へ】日本語のお悩み相談＆学習カリキュラム作り（25分）
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Stylish
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fashion|hardened|middle~biz
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Thai +3
- ★ 5.0 (636)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
MAI
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Miyuki SS
NativeCafetalk · Japan
たくさん話して、もっと自然な日本語を話せるようになりましょう！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Miko
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversations N5-N1 Travel
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (657)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$49/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
fumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
自然な会話で中上級へレベルアップ🌺大学大学院面接練習🌺为初级学者复习基本语法和进行会话练习
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 4.9 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
ikuto
NativeCafetalk · Japan
教科書では学べない！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
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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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