Shota
FindTutors
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$29/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.
Mie
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたに寄り添ったレッスン。長年の接客業の経験があります。たくさん話しましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Sakurako
FindTutors
Native Japanese & Fluent in English, having teacher’s licenses in Japan and experience in nursery and primary school. Online lessons available
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$23/h
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kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun, friendly Japanese lessons for travel, daily conversation, and real life! 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- New tutor
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- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Ayako
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor for all levels
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$27/h
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Erika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certificated Japanese teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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marcelo
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Haruka
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online con un apasionado del aprendizaje y la enseñanza 🎌
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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MOMOKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
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- Chinese
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
Kazuo
Letuelezioni
Posso insegnare lingua, cultura e management giapponesi
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$57/h
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飯塚亮太
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher in Tokyo | All Levels | Focus on Conversation & Culture
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Saori
FindTutors
Conversational Japanese lessons for university students with a friendly native speaker
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- New tutor
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yukari.t
Nativeitalki · Japan
８年以上の教師経験。韓国と台湾、オンラインで日本語教師をしました。JLPTが好きです^^
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱BEGINNERS welcome🌟All English OK 😊Speaking- Focused Coaching Lessons from ZERO to FLUENT
- Native
- 50+ lessons
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- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Kenji
italki · Malaysia
KENJI 🇯🇵📝JLPT日常会话🗣️日语教师正规执照🎓日本生活9年📚10堂全日语游日本✈️中文+日语教学法
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$19/h
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MIKA
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本がもっと好きになる！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Momomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan? 🇯🇵 Learn simple & practical Japanese for travel!
- Native
- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Aira
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った講師と初級から日本語を学びましょう
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
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Itsuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥈 Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners 🌸
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Masahiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Naomi.T
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌸 Friendly, Patient Native Teacher | Beginners Welcome
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Enjoy learning and steadily level up from beginner to advanced 🇯🇵✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Kiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$45/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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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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