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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.

Erika Sonrisa

Erika Sonrisa

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

にほんごを たくさん はなしたい せいとさん WELCOME!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Joe

Joe

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Commerce. I have experience living in the USA and in Germany.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,082)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Learn visually from Zero 🍄

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (674)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kimi

Kimi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

リラックスして、楽しく、たくさん話しましょう!生徒のレベル、目標に合わせたレッスンをします。

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (517)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kaito M.

Kaito M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Practical Japanese for Life in Japan | Speak Clearly & Be Understood

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (39)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aya

Aya

Native (likely)

Voscours

Cours particuliers de japonais par Webcam avec une professeure native expérimentée

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners

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LEO Rasta

LEO Rasta

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Easy Cheasy Lemon Squeezy English Lessons for Kids♪ Sing a Song & Dance! to Learn English♪ Let's Have Fun also with Mum&Dad! or Ofcourse Kids alone are Absolut…

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Shohei

Shohei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, my name is Shohei, an English tutor.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (2,111)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Professional

Professional

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🔥SALE🔥Contact me via chat 📩

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (681)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sayumi

Sayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let’s talk about something interesting in Japanese 🇯🇵🏯🌸

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (517)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mao F.

Mao F.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's build up the joy of saying "I can speak!" and "I did it!" so you can confidently speak Japanese! 🫱‍🫲

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (40)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yurika

Yurika

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de japonés – Clases online dinámicas y personalizadas

Native
20 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
YUUKOH

YUUKOH

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

外国に住んでいる子ども、日本に帰国予定の子ども、日本に来た子どものためのレッスン

Native
3 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Yusuke

Yusuke

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied English in junior college in Japan for two years and have experience living in Australia for a year.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,110)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
『Chi’s

『Chi’s

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

beginner & advanced Japanese

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (671)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Keisuke

Keisuke

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Don’t worry about mistakes! Relax, ask questions, and speak real Japanese with confidence.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (516)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yutetsu A.

Yutetsu A.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners are totally welcome! 🙆 From travel and daily conversation to business and exam preparation — I offer customized lessons based on your goals and inter…

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Pablo

Pablo

Voscours

Etudiant au Japon propose des cours de Japonais et l'occasion de discuter avec des natifs

Upper intermediate (B2)
Not listed
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
Mimi.s

Mimi.s

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

楽しく日本語を勉強しませんか?

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kimi

Kimi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied at Manchester University in the UK for one year.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2,044)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
"Liz

"Liz

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japanese conversation

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (663)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
ELLY

ELLY

JapanNative

italki · Japan

\NEW STUDENTS WELCOME🌸/Relaxed and casual lesson :) I am a teacher especially for beginner🌻

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (513)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mai B.

Mai B.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Lots of Speaking Practice with Original Topic-Based Lessons!✨ | Certified Tutor with 7 Years of Experience📚

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (38)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Tai

Tai

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Preparación Noken JLPT N5 y N4

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki1,968$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,484$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker922$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk699$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo242from $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
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant27$52$43–$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 $28, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,166 / 6,424
  • TaiwanTaiwan157 / 6,424
  • ChinaChina141 / 6,424
  • South KoreaSouth Korea71 / 6,424
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
  • United StatesUnited States37 / 6,424
  • ItalyItaly17 / 6,424
  • PhilippinesPhilippines16 / 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 4,602 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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