Nagi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Learn basics at your pace📚
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (27)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Page language: English
4,309 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,309 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.00
Trial lesson
4,309
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,360 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Honoka Y.
NativePreply · Japan
【Japanese Conversation Practice】Let's Speak Naturally! 🐾 Relaxed Lessons with an Anime & Cat Lover 🐱✨
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
YUme
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mao
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yumi I.
NativePreply · Japan
No worries if you're a beginner in Japanese! 🌟 I'll support your learning at your own pace with gentle Japanese conversation lessons! 🌞
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Issei.S
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn "Survival Japanese" from a Digital Nomad & Tokyo Native! Lets practice Speakin like a native!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
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Megu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10+ Years Certified Teacher 🏆
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Mathew K.
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
🎌Conversational and Interactive lessons📝JLPT N1 certified💼2.5years JPN Company working experience🎓Translations and Language Studies Degree📚1.5year Japanese tea…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Naturally — Not Just Study It| Complete beginners are welcome|Business Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Kay
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
10,000+ hours teaching online
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Koyo M.
NativePreply · Japan
Business Japanese Taught by a Former Financial Advisor – From Keigo to Everyday Conversation
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Satoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with an English-speaking native tutor
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Asuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
- Native
- 33 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Mizue S.
NativePreply · Japan
⭐Japanese Conversation Tutor for Adults | TEFL-Certified Teacher ⭐
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Ryota
Nativeitalki · Japan
BEST JAPANESE TEACHER EVER （ENGLISH \SPANISH)
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 70% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tsukushi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌟Anime✏️JLPT✏️Conversation🌟
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Gabriel R.
Preply · Peru
Japanese for Spanish speakers | Practical conversation and grammar
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Travelyuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels,
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
太田夏美
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Prachi J.
Preply · India
Japanese language certified tutor with 7 years of experience.
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Hindi +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Marina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
あかな先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginners Welcome/Conversation
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Chie S.
NativePreply · Japan
Don't be afraid, let's dive in Japanese study☺️❗ Good at enhancing your speaking skills📢. Speaking practice from DAY1/ Active Learning/ Solid support for begin…
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Lily
italki · China
16 年の日本語指導歴｜JLPT 対策｜BJT｜ビジネス日本語｜企業向け研修｜キッズ日本語｜中英バイリンガルレッスン ――日本語学習を、シンプルに、効率的に、楽しく
- Fluent (C2)
- 32 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 544 | $17 | $14–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 30 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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 $28, 4067 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2262 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1805 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $14 and $22, 544 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 30 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
- Japan2,485 / 4,309
South Korea42 / 4,309- China36 / 4,309
Taiwan35 / 4,309
United States22 / 4,309- Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,309
Spain12 / 4,309
Italy12 / 4,309
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,067 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,502 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.00. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,309 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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