Aya
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Adults|Basic
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (367)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Page language: English
5,494 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,494 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,494
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,091 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Hana
Nativeitalki · Japan
A Safe Space to Make Mistakes & Grow Confidence!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Mayu O.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🌸 Let's Learn Basic to Natural Japanese | Fun & Easy | English OK
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master Conversational Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Indonesian +4
- ★ 5.0 (365)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
🟡Natural Japanese Conversation with 日本人のともだち🟡 Beginners Welcome! Relaxed atmosphere ＋grammar !
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ena Patricia V.
NativePreply · Japan
Casual Japanese for Beginners & Japan Lovers!
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
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Youchia
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
続ければ成功する！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (360)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Yurika
Nativeitalki · Japan
フレンドリーで熱心な教師✏ Friendly and enthusiastic teacher
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yuya I.
NativePreply · Japan
English or Japanese, no problem! Beginners welcome! Let's learn together step by step in a relaxed class.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
HSIN
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
50 Sounds Introduction |N4&N5
- Intermediate (B1)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (356)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に楽しく勉強しましょう！
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Nobuki K.
NativePreply · Japan
Living overseas, native Japanese, classes in Spanish also available.
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
ボレン
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Grammar|Conversation|JLPT N4
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (355)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn real-life Japanese with Mimi 🇯🇵🇦🇺 Natural conversation, culture & daily life
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (34)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Shogo K.
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese and share stories about the world with a teacher who has traveled to 60 countries!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Niko
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversational English
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (358)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Tinn
italki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Takato N.
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Japanese conversation class
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Vietnamese +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
M.min
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Hobby|Basic
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (353)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Atsushi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Please tell me your favorite Japanese Anime/Manga/Games!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Kyoh T.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Kana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Chinese & English
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (356)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
SARA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese with English support 🌸 Certified teacher｜GENKI lessons｜Relaxed & friendly
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Chie Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor with experience in three countries! Japanese, English, and Korean support available✨ Complete beginners are welcome🥰 I’ll support your…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,072 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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, 5252 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3157 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1072 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 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 $42, 51 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
- Japan3,336 / 5,494
- Taiwan151 / 5,494
- China120 / 5,494
South Korea63 / 5,494- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,494
United States31 / 5,494
Philippines14 / 5,494
Spain12 / 5,494
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,252 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 3,397 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,494 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 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 29, 2026
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