Luna
FindTutors
Hi there:) My name is Luna from Japan. Let’s have a chat casually in Japanese (Im not an anime girl sorry)
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5,985 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,985 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
5,985
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,989 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Shin
Nativeitalki · Japan
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- New tutor
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ana
FindTutors
Have you ever wondered what it really means to study Japanese? If you'd like to start but don't know where to start, start with me
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Koji
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 9 lessons
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- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yui
FindTutors
I describe myself as energetic but also calm and patient. I would like to deliver lessons to pupils and students
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$21/h
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EMI
Nativeitalki · Japan
My Journey Through 22 Countries and the People I Met.
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- New tutor
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- English
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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Yuka
FindTutors
I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
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$12/h
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Miyako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Hello, I'm a Japanese tutor and picture book writer
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- New tutor
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- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Noriko
FindTutors
For any levels of Japanese learner, I will offer you exciting Japanese lessons as a native Japanese speaker.
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tutor fika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson! English & Korean available! ✈️Airlines ✈️전 항공사 근무 🌏 英語＆韓国語対応OK！中高教員免許あり✍日本語レッスン♪
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Liam
FindTutors
Online Japanese Lessons - Interactive 1-to-1 classes for any level
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$16/h
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Aya39
Nativeitalki · Japan
はじめての日本語学習にぴったりのレッスンです。いっしょに話そう！
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- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Marina
FindTutors
Online Japanese lessons for all levels from a Native-Japanese speaker experienced in education and lingusitics
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$24/h
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Izumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Izumi 🍀 Visual lessons + daily HW for Kids / Beginner
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- New tutor
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- English +1
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Ellis
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experienced Japanese tutor, live in UK around 25 years
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Ryuto
Nativeitalki · Japan
大学で日本語教育学を学んでいました！
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- English
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
William
FindTutors
I would give private lessons catering to the needs of the students in which I am teaching. I would initially via a short series of Japanese testing get a good…
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Moeko.N
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本とアメリカ両方での教員経験を持つ講師
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- Professional teacher
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
Benedikta
FindTutors
I support learners of all ages to achieve their learning objectives and I am patient to find their most effective learning styles.
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$33/h
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Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
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- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mike
FindTutors
Starting Japanese out? Students of all ages welcome!
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$26/h
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
30‑min Japanese Free Talk for Intermediate–Advanced｜Gentle corrections｜Over 1,000 hours taught
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- English
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Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$100/h
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Ifra
FindTutors
Private lessons that suits your level and learning needs.
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Kota
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,529 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 | 1,529 | $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, 5740 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3695 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2045 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1529 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
- Japan3,776 / 5,985
Taiwan153 / 5,985
China127 / 5,985
South Korea68 / 5,985
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,985
United States33 / 5,985
Philippines16 / 5,985
Italy14 / 5,985
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,740 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 3,938 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 5,985 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,529 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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