Miho
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
グループレッスン募集中
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,169)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Page language: English
5,703 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,703 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
5,703
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,709 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Saya_nihongo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (258)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ken
Verbling · Japan
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (151)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Nada S.
Preply · Egypt
Experienced Casual Japanese conversation tutor - majored in Japanese language - N2 certificate. Speak natural 🇯🇵 with confidence! ✨👹✨
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Yoko
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés nativa con titulo. Ofrezco la clase online amena y didactica
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuki.yy
NativeCafetalk · Japan
◎未経験OK◎楽しく日本語ではなしましょう！♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Ana
Classgap · Peru
Japanese and Spanish tutor (Spanish speaker)
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Naoki
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a Native Speaker | Beginner to Advanced
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Hitomi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Hitomi. I was born and raised in Japan and have lived in Melbourne, Australia, and California for a total of 5 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,213)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Group
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Game 🎲 Japanese 🎌
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,152)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Yuri.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (251)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Kei
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (143)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$24/h
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Tomoya N.
NativePreply · Japan
🔥Over 10 Years of Teaching Experience × Certified Japanese Teacher🔥
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Carlos
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor que ha vivido en Japón, titulado en sociología y metodología de la investigación social
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
$17/h
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MAYUKOSUGI
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Yiyang M.
Classgap · China
Let's become fluent in English!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Joshua
Apprentus
Japanese and English for all levels by certified tri-lingual language teacher with linguistics background
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I improved my English skills by living in Australia for more than 10 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,210)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Mika
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified🏅3 yrs exp.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,150)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Emi
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しんで日本語を話しましょう！フレンドリーな日本語講師
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (249)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rie
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (127)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$34/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aya O.
NativePreply · Japan
For Beginners to Intermediate | Speak Real Japanese with Confidence
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Adrián
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés Deluxe totalmente asistido. ¡Apréndelo de forma online y amena con todas las garantías!
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.8 (10)
- Not shown
Taka. M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こちらはタイトル通りよろず相談室です。英語学習相談、留学相談、レッスン内容相談、オーダーレッスン希望、などある方はどしどし申し込んでネ
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,484 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 | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,247 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 5458 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3430 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2028 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 1247 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan3,514 / 5,703
Taiwan152 / 5,703- China123 / 5,703
South Korea65 / 5,703
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,703
United States32 / 5,703
Philippines15 / 5,703
Spain13 / 5,703
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,458 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 3,673 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 5,703 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,484 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 30, 2026
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