Rio
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5yrsExp🌷 Elementary～Advanced
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,984)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
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5,519 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,519 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
5,519
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
758 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Tomoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,148)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$38/h
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Rin
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation Coach | Clear Pronunciation, Natural Expressions, Real Communication
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Leaf
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.37/h
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YURIKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,901)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mikiko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,132)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
$32/h
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Amy
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
S-Masami
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の文章を書きましょう。まずは、身近なことから書いてみましょう。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$29/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Helen
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,854)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Chiaki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (959)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$37/h
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ako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Improve your pronunciation using The Actor's Method!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (49)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hitomi_.S
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just speak, and your personal Google review notebook grows! Enjoy a relaxing cafe chat with zero prep needed☕️
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Takako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,792)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ayumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (952)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$19/h
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Emiri
Nativeitalki · Japan
【アナウンサーの発音指導：pronunciation】ネイティブレベルのアクセントとイントネーションを目指そう！【上級者歓迎】
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Hana_ArtistaTerapista
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Pronunciation(発音：Hatsuon) is the secret! Learn how Japanese really sounds + Natural phrases from a native — no textbooks needed.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
理恵
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,740)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Ami
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (926)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$23/h
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Kei
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can give you lots of corrections on your pronunciation and grammar !
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Taikou
NativeCafetalk · Japan
暮らしやすい生活のために、、、 For a commfortable life
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Teacher Pudding
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,677)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Harumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (823)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$36/h
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Karen
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師資格🏅4000時間授業経験⬆️会話力🗣️文法マスター💎読み書き📝ビジネス英語👩🏼💼英語・中国語🙆🏻♀️オンラインで多数のビジネスマン&小中高校生に教えた経験有🔵
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Aries Q.
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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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 | 1,096 | $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 | 52 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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, 5277 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3181 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2096 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, 1096 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, 52 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
- Japan3,359 / 5,519
Taiwan151 / 5,519- China120 / 5,519
South Korea63 / 5,519- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,519
United States31 / 5,519- Philippines14 / 5,519
Spain12 / 5,519
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,277 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 3,421 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 5,519 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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