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Letuelezioni
Offro lezioni online di lingua giapponese per appassionati beginners
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- New tutor
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- Beginners
$17/h
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6,017 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,017 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
6,017
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,480 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Shingo.Nonomura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk with professional Japanese teacher！
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Michiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
台湾の大学教師＋中国語堪能
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (611)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Sachiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Anime Fans – Learn with a Pro!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (199)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuu O.
NativePreply · Japan
From Beginners to Advanced! 🙆🏻♀️ Let's have fun learning real Japanese with lessons tailored to your goals and needs! ✏️✨ Together, we'll make your dreams com…
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Miki
FindTutors
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Some students gained confidence in just 2 weeks from complete beginner level🏅｜Speak from your first lesson…
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$26/h
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Muts Sensei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just 20 minutes! Relax, chat and practise real Japanese with me.
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
蔣老师
AmazingTalker · China
入门，考级，留学，商务，会話|フリートーク|趣味
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (612)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
のぞみ
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語を話そう！Speak Japanese! JLPTは絶対合格！ Guaranteed Pass! 日本語を楽しもう！ Enjoy Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (200)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Annie S.
NativePreply · Japan
Anime, kids, Adults, any level so welcome!!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (25)
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Kyoko
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering personalised lessons for beginners to advanced learners, focusing on conversation, JLPT preparation
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Exam prep
- Beginners
Takako IKEDA(maam Grace)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a class for students just starting with their Japanese studies. Let's assess your level and improve your Japanese!
- Native
- 1 lessons
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
YUKO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔰Beginners🙆♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.
- Native
- 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (611)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Isla
Nativeitalki · Japan
Be more confident in speaking than you are now!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (199)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuri I.
NativePreply · Japan
Top 10% of Japanese tutor 2025| SUPER FRIENDLY SENSEI for beginners! | Preply official certified tutor
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (25)
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Aya
FindTutors
Speak Japanese from Day One | Beginner-Friendly, Conversation-Focused Lessons
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$26/h
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English
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Offer all courses ⭐️
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (611)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Azusa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese Conversation with a Certified Teacher
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (190)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Miho S.
NativePreply · Japan
4 years living in the US 🌎 English support OK ✨ Beginners & returning learners welcome! 🌸 Step up from 'can’t speak' to speaking naturally ✨ Let’s have fun spe…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Francisco
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de inglés y Japonés desde nivel principiante a nivel avanzado (C1)
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$16/h
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Yuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8 years of Expertise
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (610)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Satoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (189)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Tomomi Y.
NativePreply · Japan
1,300+ Lessons Taught 🌸 Turn the Japanese You Know into Japanese You Can Speak! Build real speaking confidence in as little as 6 months ✨ Beginners, Travel & J…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Joseph
Voscours
Ex-tokyoïte propose cours de japonais pour débutants !
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$27/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,561 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 | 1,561 | $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, 5772 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3725 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2047 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1561 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
- Japan3,804 / 6,017
Taiwan153 / 6,017- China128 / 6,017
South Korea68 / 6,017
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,017
United States33 / 6,017
Philippines16 / 6,017
Italy14 / 6,017
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,772 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 3,968 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 6,017 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,561 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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