Ifra
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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.
Kumi
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I'm a traveling digital-nomad Japanese, I'll be your conversation partner in Japanese language.
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Andres
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If you have a passion for learning japanese and Kanji then I can help !
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Wakana
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I have learnt foreign languages as a second language and I understand the difficulty of learning languages. Moreover I have 14 years experience of teaching. I…
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$20/h
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Fazilath
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I am chemistry and biology lecturer teach private tuz
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Rumi
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I am Japanese and passionate about spreading the richness of Japanese culture worldwide. My personality is a hardworking, conscientious, and responsible person…
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LuLu
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I give tailor made private lessons of Japanese and Chinese to meet students’ needs.
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Erika
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7-Year Japanese Sensei. (All aged Group). Let's learn!
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Matt
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I can give lessons for all the people who are interested in Japan. For travel, study and business, I am ready to teach
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$27/h
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Matt
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I give lessons to communicate and understand Japanese and English easier. Simple and joyful.
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$27/h
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Reo
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I am very energetic and have good communication skills. Suitable for all ages.
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Chihiro
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Japanese conversation for beginners :) Tutor with 4 years of experience
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$33/h
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Hiroyuki
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Learn Japanese through geopolitics, current affairs and Japanese foreign policy
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Rina
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Native Japanese teacher offering personalised Japanese lessons
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$16/h
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Masaya
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Let's practice Japanese! I will answer your qustion about anything related to Japanese.I experienced the tutor of workshops to learn leadership. I made the pla…
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Michal
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I'm an easygoing and sociable person. I will try my best to understand the needs of my students. I will focus on the beginners.
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Kye
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Born and raised in Japan, I can provide native level Japanese classes!
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Shunsuke
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I’m a person who has a strong sense of curiosity and my lessons are would be accessible for people of all speaking levels.
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Kaoru
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Dedicated Native Instructor with 25 years of Experience in Teaching Japanese to English Speakers
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$29/h
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Ruairí
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Native English speaker with JLPT N1 qualification looking to teach Japanese to all ages.
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Arli
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Would you like to improve your grammar, vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills?
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Zeti
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Japanese teacher with more than 10 years' experience offering basic to intermediate Japanese lessons online.
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Hikari
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One year of experience in conversational practice of Japanese language
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$13/h
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Natsumi
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・Japanese to children. ・online lesson ・I was teaching Japanese to children at a nursery school.
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$13/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, 3251 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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 3,491 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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