Mana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 years+ teaching experience
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (292)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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5,863 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,863 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
5,863
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,151 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Haruna
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | MA in Japanese Language Education | 9+ Years of Experience | Making Learning Fun
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Shiho
AmazingTalker · Japan
Beg–Int｜Business｜JLPT
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (288)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Lynn
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/English Support🌏
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (287)
- 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
Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
面接準備・ビジネス語・趣味
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (287)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Asako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
I'm
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (283)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Fuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
"Meg
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
2 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (283)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Kenta
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Study, Work & Life in Japan 日本で学ぶ・働く・暮らすための実践的な日本語
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Keiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I am a qualified teacher!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (277)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Nikki
italki · Philippines
Fun and engaging lessons for all nationalities of all ages! A teacher with 14 years of experience 🎶
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (289)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
"Poppy
AmazingTalker · China
Japanese Introduction
- Advanced (C1)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (275)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
UK-based experienced teacher — personalised English-medium lessons, clear grammar, real confidence.
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ada
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Phonics💬Group🈹Easter🔥
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (274)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$55/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $22
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Interactive Lessons! | Explore Japanese Culture with certified tutor!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Tam
AmazingTalker · Malaysia
😍Critical thinking 😍
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (279)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ryota
Nativeitalki · Japan
【旅行会話✈️JLPT試験対策💬日本語面接👔】 🌟資格保持の講師による徹底レッスン！！🌟
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Studied abroad in Spain
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (269)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hisako
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,407 | $18 | $14–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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, 5618 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3579 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2039 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 1407 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
- Japan3,663 / 5,863
Taiwan152 / 5,863- China127 / 5,863
South Korea66 / 5,863- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,863
United States33 / 5,863- Philippines15 / 5,863
United Kingdom14 / 5,863
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,618 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 3,822 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 5,863 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,484 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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