Oyu.Onoda
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
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
6,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Jorge
Classgap · Spain
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Naoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Science in International and European Politics.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,562)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Sayuri
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified | Beginner–Expert
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,041)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏆 Awarded Top 1% Japanese tutor on italki🙏🏻✨
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (405)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Nahoko T.
NativePreply · Japan
English-Fluent Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years of Making Japanese Easy & Fun. Your Journey to Japanese Fluency Starts Here!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$61/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
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Taki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$40/h
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Antonio
Letuelezioni
Laureato in Lingua e Letteratura Giapponese con certificazione N2 del JLPT offre ripetizioni
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$11/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
May.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
It provides the opportunity for people who have studied Japanese to chat in order to brush up.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
Peter
Classgap · Hong Kong SAR China
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, nice to meet you. My hobbies are reading, backpacking, and football (soccer).
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,557)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
話せない壁を突破しよう
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Talk!Talk!Talk😄たくさん会話をしよう
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,027)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Business
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
あいか
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher with 5+ years of Experience🌸☺️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (402)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ryuji S.
NativePreply · Japan
Practice Conversation and Improve 1000%!!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ayako
Verbling · Japan
- Not listed
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Paolo
Letuelezioni
Tutor di lingue offre lezioni di Giapponese base
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Susan Y.
Classgap · Canada
Teaching: - Using additional materials i.e. video, animation, drama to increase student's learning motivation. - Sharing my working and living experiences in J…
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$54/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ami
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am half Japanese and half American, born and raised in Japan, but I have lived most of my life abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,521)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
SAORI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
- Native
- 13 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,036)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Koko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified “Japanese language teaching competency test” teacher over 6 years
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (397)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ippei A.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese class at university
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Hiro
Verbling · Japan
- Not listed
- 40 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Jess
FindTutors
Japanese GCSE and A-Level (Full Textbooks) - Online Classes
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$119/h
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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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