Yang.TW
Cafetalk · Taiwan
一緒に計画をたてよう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 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–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,424
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,424 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Toya
NativeEngoo · Japan
Nice to meet you all. I have a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,406)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
YUKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Fundamental
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (701)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (536)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mayu H.
NativePreply · Japan
🚀 Stop studying without speaking! With 1,500+ lessons of experience, I help you turn Japanese from something you know into something you use through original m…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Iku
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
こんにちはVamos a hablar japones
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Reika.W
Cafetalk · Taiwan
日本語→台湾華語（台湾中国語）の翻訳サービスです。 １コマは50字までです。★メニュー、マニュアル、手順書などの翻訳経験があります。
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Mao
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is Mao. I have been studying English and Spanish for a long time, so I know how challenging it can be to learn foreign languages.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,287)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
AYAKA先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸9月下旬から1か月半、産休をいただきます🙇♀️🌸
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (690)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher. Taught 5000+ lessons. friendly & patient. Beginners are welcome too!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (534)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Naoki N.
NativePreply · Japan
Over 25 years of experience as a cram school teacher. I teach committed learners who want to achieve clear goals through structured lessons and regular study o…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Masa
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Conversación en Japonés con un japonés de nivel intermedio - alto
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shibashiba
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Hiira
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have experience working as a Purser on a cruise ship for an American company and as a receptionist at a 5-star hotel in Australia.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,243)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
Nagi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Advanced Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (716)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Minami
Nativeitalki · Japan
Wenn du starke Motivation hast und ernsthaft Japanisch lernen möchtest, helfe ich dir gerne dabei!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- German
- ★ 5.0 (532)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Ricardo H.
Preply
Unlock the World of Japanese: Fun, Effective, and Personalized Lessons Await!
- Fluent (C2)
- 8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Lisa
Native (likely)Voscours
Cours de conversation japonaise par une japonaise qui a assez d'expériences pédagogique en tant que professeur de piano
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- French
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$23/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mayu SANO
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の文章を添削します。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Yumi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am from Japan, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching young children in an English school that I ran.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,227)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
Mituo's
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Oral
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (687)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
ことり
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ll help you turn your grammar knowledge into real communication skills.
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (525)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Michiko N.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn real Japanese while having fun with me ! I would be your favorite Sensei and friend :D
- Native
- 7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Asier
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés con experiencia que ha vivido en Japón
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
$9.08/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 | 1,968 | $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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4297 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1882 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 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
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
- Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,179 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 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 4,540 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 6,424 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,968 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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