Hanami
FindTutors
3 years & 600 lessons Experience | Mistakes are welcome in my class💝 Let's learn together!
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$26/h
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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.
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Sakura
FindTutors
Japanese I am a 20-year-old native Japanese speaker. I would like to get some experience with helping people who wants to learn Japanese. Additionally, spreadi…
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$19/h
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Mori
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Aakriti
FindTutors
I give private Japanese lessons to individuals of all age.
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$33/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Momoka
FindTutors
I can give lessons depend on your level and needs.
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Akiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
Reiko
FindTutors
Do you like to learn Japanese with bright Japanese? If so, I am here for you!
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Eri
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nada
FindTutors
Journey into Japanese: Customized Lessons for Your Language Goals!
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$13/h
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Chisato
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kenta
FindTutors
Japanese tutor to provide lessons to any age
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$26/h
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Naru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Tsubasa
FindTutors
My lessons level are suitable for Intermediate English.Because I can't speak English very well.
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Chiaki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! ／ Bahasa Indonesia OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Kiseki
FindTutors
I live in Germany and I’ve also learned German,so I know how hard a learning another language is.I want to help people who are passionate about studying Japane…
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Mizuki
FindTutors
Private one to one online Japanese conversation practice
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$26/h
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Masatoshi
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +6
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Incheol
FindTutors
My lessons are designed to be fun and effective, focusing on language Proficiency
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$29/h
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Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
学んで終わり…じゃない！あなたのペースで、楽しみながら日本語が「わかる」「話せる」経験をたくさん重ねましょう✨
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Chiyaka
FindTutors
Lessons in Basic Everyday Conversation for Children to Adults with a native Japanese speaker.
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- Kids
Mai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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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