日本永久居留Kim
NativeAmazingTalker · China
JLPT，会話専門｜企業面接指導
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (874)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Page language: English
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
3,206 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Jin
italki · South Korea
Comfortable and relaxed 🌱 Welcome Beginner Students!
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +4
- ★ 5.0 (349)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Akira S.
NativePreply · Japan
Support in Spanish (general public) and English (some) English! !!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Makiko
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases base de japonés. Las letras y conversaciones básicas
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
clara kim
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
レッスンについて質問がある方は問い合わせください。初めてでも以前習ったことがあっても、途中で分からなくなった方でも！話しながらレベルに合わせたレッスンをお勧めします！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
I
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
beginners•HSK Test•grammar
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (868)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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OHAYO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Specialist for Absolute Beginners & Fun Conversational Lessons!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (335)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yukako S.
NativePreply · Japan
🎓 Nationally certified Japanese teacher with official licenses! 🦷 Clear & natural pronunciation with an oral model. 🌟 Role-plays boost conversation. 🔥 Master p…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Daïka
Native (likely)Voscours
Cours de japonais à distance - débutant à intérmédiaire
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
Sidney Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Switzerland
Practice speaking Japanese in a relaxed conversation, with explanations in English or French when needed.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
3ka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Professional teacher
- Native
- 15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (859)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Risei
Nativeitalki · Japan
3 year’s experience of teaching Japanese online😁 I got a advanced certificate in teaching Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (338)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Akiko H.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons Using Spanish! Perfect for Those Who Don't Understand English!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yasuko
NativeVoscours
Apprendre le Japonais avec native japonaise
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$23/h
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KAYO. O
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Your Japanese Partner for Conversation, JLPT, and Reading Fun! 회화, JLPT, 원서 읽기까지! 여러분의 일본어 학습 파트너가 되어 드립니다. 会話・JLPT・読書まで！あなたの「やりたい」に寄り添う日本語パートナー。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Mei
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️JLPT | Travel | Animation 😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (839)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Chinami
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Certified.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (334)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Hirokazu N.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese in Chinese! A Japanese teacher with a Level 6 Chinese Proficiency Certificate
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ayaka
Native (likely)Voscours
Diplômé d'une licence en langue japonaise. 7 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement du japonais à tous les niveaux. Spécialisé dans la conversation et la prépara…
- Native (likely)
- 7 years teaching
- Language degree
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$34/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tad Papa
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで にほんごをまなびましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Business
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
野田四郎
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
大学教歴30年 日20年／仏10年
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- French
- ★ 5.0 (829)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Ayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Completed the bachelor course in JLT at university. 12 years of teaching experience.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (333)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yumi M.
NativePreply · Japan
You can do it;)
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Yukina
Native (likely)FindTutors
I am currently living in UK, after 7 years in New Zealand. I can speak English and Japanese.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- 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.
| 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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