Ayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Korean
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
Page language: English
6,182 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,182 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
6,182
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,182 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Tamae
Nativeitalki · Japan
中級者以上向け｜楽しく会話力を磨き、スキルをキープする日本語レッスン
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Non
Nativeitalki · Japan
let's chat like friends🍵🍡 Just real talk & culture !
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$26/h
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Eiji
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Nihongo
Nativeitalki · Japan
Passionated certified Japanese teacher with help in Japanese / English / German
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Yuuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
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Hitomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’m a certified tutor with 5+ years experience and I teach 500+ hours on private classes
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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萌
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持つ日本語教師📚IT企業9年勤務の経験を活かして、初心者からビジネス日本語まで幅広くサポートします💬💼間違えても大丈夫！たくさん話すチャレンジをしましょう！
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Soyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Clear, Logical Coaching for Serious Adult Learners | Intermediate, Business & JLPT (N5–N1)
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
yasu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with clarity, structure, and practical conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Eriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese lesson for Kids 🐻🐰Embark on a Japanese learning adventure with your teacher 👩✈️✈️
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$20/h
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Minori
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎖️ Professional Japanese teacher holding two certifications 🌏 Over 1,000 hours of online teaching
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$25/h
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mayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！絶対に日本語力が伸びる🙋♀️１０ヶ月であなたも日本語ペラペラに！！オーダーメイドクラスで日本語力を強化❤️20年のビジネス経験を活かした日本語も学べ ます！！
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Chihiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn beautiful Japanese from daily life, anime, and culture with Chihiro 🪷
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
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Sayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
国家資格あり講師🇯🇵｜オンラインレッスン経験1000回以上｜専用カリキュラム＆復習が楽になる４か国語同時翻訳付き語彙表をご用意📝✨日本語の世界を冒険しよう😻✈実用的な生きた日本語を学べます🗣️
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Native Japanese Teacher : 9+ Years of Teaching Experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
chiharu
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Mariko
Nativeitalki · Japan
10+ years of teaching experience – from beginner to advanced levels
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
ちあみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの向上心と成長をサポートする講師
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
ゆきよ
Nativeitalki · Japan
沖縄出身のゆきよとリラックスした会話を楽しもう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Sayaka
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの「日本語でしたいこと」を全力サポート！ 明るく楽しくポジティブなレッスンで、会話表現と文化を学びながら日本語を自分の言葉に🌸レッスン時間の調整可能です！ご相談ください😊
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly bilingual tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kaori
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者を教えるのが得意です♪ 英語OK♪ GENKIを使います！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,726 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 | 1,726 | $20 | $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, 5937 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4031 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1906 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1726 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
- Japan3,953 / 6,182
Taiwan154 / 6,182
China132 / 6,182
South Korea69 / 6,182
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,182- United States34 / 6,182
Philippines16 / 6,182
Italy16 / 6,182
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,937 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 4,274 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 6,182 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,726 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 October 1, 2026
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