Ivo
FindTutors
My lessons are tailored to students who would like to really delve into the intricacies of the language its evolution.
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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.
Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🌸Beginners Welcome🌸】Dairy Conversation | Grammar | 👍 Support Available in English and Italian🌏
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Tobias
FindTutors
Trilingual teacher with lots of teaching experience!
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$20/h
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Sunny
italki · United States
Nintendo Translator Helping You Master Japanese 🎮❤️
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
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- English +3
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tobias
FindTutors
Discover the art of Japanese language through our experienced instructor.
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$20/h
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Rika
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
- Native
- 2 lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Misaki
FindTutors
Friendly Japanese tutor providing personalised language learning programs
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$34/h
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minji
italki · South Korea
let's learn Japanese in a fun way!
- Fluent (C2)
- 11 lessons
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- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Natsuki
FindTutors
Japanese tutor providing lessons to all ages - learn how to communicate in Japanese, all levels
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$21/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
UK-based experienced teacher — personalised English-medium lessons, clear grammar, real confidence.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Honor
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor! Whatever level of learning you'd like to start from.
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$33/h
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Asada
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese fluently!!
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Hiroshi
FindTutors
Native Japanese speaker who can give private and customised lessons online for begginer to advanced level.
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Meg
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese Beyond Textbooks | Conversation, Nuance & Real-Life Japanese
- Native
- 20 lessons
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- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Sakiko
FindTutors
As a teacher with more than 10 years of experience teaching primary school in Japan, I'm a dedicated and passionate teacher who cares a lot about my students.
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Koko
Nativeitalki · Japan
わ たしの名前は「ここ」です！
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Achini
FindTutors
I give private lessons according to your requirment .
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YUNA
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネススピーチコンテスト優勝者】7年間の講師経験×マルチリンガル日系メーカー社員！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kate
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor teaches students of all ages
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$21/h
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Mao
Nativeitalki · Japan
😰 Know Japanese, but afraid to speak? 🧡 No pressure, no perfection — relaxed, practical Japanese!
- Native
- 7 lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Jacob
FindTutors
If you lost or looking for motivation to study Japanese I will gladly help you start your journey.
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Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Miki
FindTutors
Online Japanese Tutor - 2 years experience
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$26/h
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
All Levels Welcome! Lessons available in English! Experienced 1000+ lessons🌸
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- 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 $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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