Mayuko
FindTutors
My name is Mayuko. I am from Kanagawa in Japan. I teach Japanese from beginners to advanced learners.
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- New tutor
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- Beginners
Page language: English
6,080 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,080 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
6,080
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,081 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Ayane
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Tutor
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Shunki
FindTutors
I’m a UK university student from Japan. I can teach a wide range of students from beginners to advanced.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
Hiromi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn clearly, speak naturally. Japanese Logic in English.
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Eoin
FindTutors
My lessons are aimed at beginner - intermediate learners of Japanese N5-N3 Creative and energetic teacher of Japanese.
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- New tutor
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- Beginners
Yumiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Aya
FindTutors
Thinking about learning Japanese? Or may be you have already started and looking to level up but need help? I am here to help
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Haruka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎹 Learn Japanese with a Piano Traveler from Japan 🌏
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Nobuyuki
FindTutors
I'm a native Japanese living in the UK
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Hiroko
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Language Teacher (EN/JP/中文/廣東話) with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience ⭐
- Native
- New tutor
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- Cantonese +2
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
Koko
FindTutors
Are you looking for an English speaking Japanese native speaker?🇯🇵🇬🇧 I would love to help you learn Japanese 😊
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Fuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Stephanie
FindTutors
I would describe myself as a knowledgeable and energetic teacher. I have a creative style of teaching that can cater to students.
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- New tutor
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Tora
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語が話せる日本語ネィティブのプロ講師!!!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Sakura
FindTutors
Japanese tutors for all ages and beginners as well
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- New tutor
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- Beginners
$20/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Rei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher over 4 years experiences
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Katy
FindTutors
Focused on conversational Japanese for all levels of learners
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- New tutor
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ケンア
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese/English/Spanish Various experiences 28824 hours(face-to-face classes) 1184 hours(online).
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Cian
FindTutors
I am ambitious and driven. I like change and always set my goals. I am passionate to help all students who aim to go to Japan and have interests in Japanese cu…
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- New tutor
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Keiko.A
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Intermediate Learners & Children | English Support
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kotoko
FindTutors
I would describe myself as a patient, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others learn and grow.
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- New tutor
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Sachiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
講師経験5年🔸英語＆中国語🔸旅行＆日常会話🔸5 years experience 🔸English & Chinese🔸Travel & Daily conversation
- Native
- 4 lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Maria
FindTutors
I am happy to study together with students who would like to learn new things! I will try to create an environment where students can feel welcomed and motivat…
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Friendly Certified Japanese Teacher | Enjoy Learning, Make Real Progress
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,624 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 | 1,624 | $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, 5835 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3784 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2051 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1624 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
- Japan3,860 / 6,080
Taiwan153 / 6,080
China130 / 6,080
South Korea69 / 6,080- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,080
United States33 / 6,080
Philippines16 / 6,080
Italy15 / 6,080
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,835 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 4,027 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 6,080 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,624 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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