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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

3,206 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

AKI

AKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Kids(1yo)- Students -Adults ☆Certified and devoted teacher with 20 years in educational field.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (356)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Tetsuro S.

Tetsuro S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

With 2 years of teaching experience and over 1,200 lessons, I am a certified Japanese teacher and professional manga artist. I offer visually engaging and enjo…

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (34)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Veronique

Veronique

Voscours

Communication en JAPONAIS apprenez a parler !

Fluent (C2)
30 years teaching
None listed
French +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Anli.A

Anli.A

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

This lesson is speak in simple Japanese, and practice casual Japanese conversation. I recommended for those who want to have a free talk in simple Japanese or…

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Can take over a day
  • Speaks your language
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Kids👦All Levels📕Conversation

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (904)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rikito

Rikito

JapanNative

italki · Japan

りきと🎬Japanese School Teacher Experience✅Experience in film Translation🗣️JLPT📕Grammar

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (372)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Nobu S.

Nobu S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Welcome complete beginners! 😊 Let's chat a lot and boost your conversation and grammar skills. I'm a certified teacher (Japanese Language Teaching Competency T…

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (34)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Sachiko

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I can teach daily conversations to both adults and children. I prefer to work remotely from my home in Japan.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Candice Nina

Candice Nina

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

英語で話すことに慣れたい方のためのフリートークレッスンです。レッスン後のフィードバックあり!

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Anime

Anime

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

✨Japanese for conversation✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +5
★ 5.0 (909)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
May

May

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Wherever you are in your Japanese journey, I'll get you to that 'wait, I understood that!' moment!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (358)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Aki N.

Aki N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners and travelers welcome 🌸 Learn from the basics step by step and enjoy plenty of conversation! Experienced tutor.

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Akari

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
Ted. F

Ted. F

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Chiao

Chiao

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Basic Japanese | English OK

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (896)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kei

Kei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese from 0 with professional instructor with experience teaching over 3000 people!!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (352)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Kohta K.

Kohta K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese Tutor with 6+ Years and 3,000+ Teaching Hours 🧑‍🏫 | English and Portuguese Support 🌍 | Build Real Speaking Skills Through Shadowing and Personalized H…

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rie

Rie

Native

FindTutors

Native Japanese tutor for conversation lessons

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yamaguchi Naoko

Yamaguchi Naoko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
$9.18/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Liya

Liya

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Beginners | Learn with fun |

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (889)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
midori

midori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Not a teacher, but your ally :) Let's learn Japanese your way.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (351)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Komei H.

Komei H.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Laid-back and patient Japanese teacher with 6 years of teaching experience

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (32)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taya

Taya

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Learn Japanese with a Friendly Native Teacher — Beginners Welcome!

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
MiyoshiK

MiyoshiK

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Grammar, listening, free conversation, role-play and Kanji — all in one lesson♪ An interactive lesson designed to help you “understand → use → speak naturally”…

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,635$19$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,870 / 6,091
  • TaiwanTaiwan153 / 6,091
  • ChinaChina130 / 6,091
  • South KoreaSouth Korea69 / 6,091
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
  • United StatesUnited States34 / 6,091
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 6,091
  • ItalyItaly15 / 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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