ZHOU
italki · China
同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,091
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Laura
Letuelezioni
Lezioni italiano inglese e giapponese
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$17/h
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Yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Federica
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese ONLINE! Impara questa affascinante lingua divertendoti!
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$23/h
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Chihiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟Learn Japanese Naturally – Grammar, Conversation & More!🌟
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Helen
FindTutors
As a Japanese language educator, I prioritize creating a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters effective communicatio
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Miki
Nativeitalki · France
Enseignante japonaise certifiée pour les francophones(French speaker only)
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- French
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Waka
FindTutors
Interested in learning Japanese? I strive to make the learning process enjoyable and fun, ensuring you have a great experience.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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KAHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuewei
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor, MA Honor degree in Japanese, with previous experience offering private language lessons for children and adults on
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Kids
Yasuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Travel Japanese | 🌱 Beginners | 🎈 Kids Welcome | 💼 Business Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Nanako
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering private Japanese lessons that tailored to your level and learning needs.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$26/h
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Chiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Complete Beginners | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Czech +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Haru
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor for adults who speak English
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$20/h
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Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | MA in Japanese Language Education | 9+ Years of Experience | Making Learning Fun
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Takyan
FindTutors
From HK to UK since 2021, love Japan, JLPT Lv2 since 2005
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Exam prep
Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役大学生プロ教師
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Cadely
FindTutors
Master Japanese Online! Experienced Tutor with Degree, 5 Years' Study, and Teaching in Japan. Lessons for All Levels!
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Step by Step, From “I know” to “I can use”
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Natsu
FindTutors
Would you like to learn Japanese? I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs!
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Ileana
italki · Italy
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- Italian +4
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Chaitrali
FindTutors
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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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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MARI
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shuri
FindTutors
I would like to give private Japanese lessons to people who are interested in Japan.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 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, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091- China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091- Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,846 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 4,190 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,091 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,635 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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