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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,538 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
5,538
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

1,121 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

MIKO

MIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Natural Japanese with Me ☕ | Beginner Friendly~楽しく日本語を学ぼう~

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $6.00
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Reina

Reina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨

Native
3 lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$16/h
Trial $7.00
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Tomoya

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher | 11+ Yrs in University Int'l Center & Global Business Background!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$35/h
Trial $15
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Hiroto

Hiroto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
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Noriko

Noriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

High-context Japanese communication for business and professional settings

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$35/h
Trial $10
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Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Real conversation, real Japanese 🗣️💬 Let’s practice Japanese in a relaxed and friendly space 🇯🇵

Native
20 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$30/h
Trial $15
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Tomoya

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

UK born Japanese Native teacher. With over 18 years of experience living in Japan. Fluent in English

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$32/h
Trial $10
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Kenta

Kenta

JapanNative

italki · 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
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
$18/h
Trial $8.00
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MISHIRO

MISHIRO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Trial $9.00
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azu

azu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Konnichiwa! I'm certificated teaching Japanese Lessons for beginner to master.

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$25/h
Trial $5.00
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emiko

emiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しく話せるあなたの日本語パートナー！！

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Trial $8.00
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Ellie

Ellie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$30/h
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Nikki

Nikki

Philippines

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
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
Trial $5.00
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鼓夏konatsu

鼓夏konatsu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

まちがえても大丈夫です ❕ 私は、ゆっくり・わかりやすく話します ❣

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$20/h
Trial $7.00
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Shion

Shion

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
$30/h
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Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$40/h
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eri

eri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたの日本語を試したい人、お話に来てください！フリートークが得意なわたしがお待ちしています✨

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
$20/h
Trial $10
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Masu

Masu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

▶︎ A multipassionate entrepreneur Japanese tutor

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $10
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Saeka

Saeka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

12年の経験がある日本語教師

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Trial $10
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yumi

yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
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Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence

Native
9 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$50/h
Trial $15
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K

K

JapanNative

italki · Japan

私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
$10/h
Trial $5.00
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仲田恵里佳

仲田恵里佳

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$10/h
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Sana

Sana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

オタクと日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！Let’s talk with Otaku in Japanese!

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$10/h
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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,114$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus53$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5296 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3199 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2097 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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, 1114 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 $41, 53 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,376 / 5,538
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,538
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,538
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,538
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,538
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,538
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,538
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,538

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 5,296 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 3,439 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 5,538 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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