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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.

Kaorina

Kaorina

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

文法はしっかり。場面はあなた専用。 あなただけのオリジナル教材セットで学ぶ日本語レッスンです。 A solid grammar foundation, with situations made just for you. Learn Japanese with your own original set of lea…

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Italian
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.56/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Angela

Angela

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, my name is Angela. I am of Filipino and Japanese descent, born and raised in Tokyo, Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,540)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
山崎�優也

山崎優也

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Oral|Intermediate

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (527)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Masahiro

Masahiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have been teaching Japanese to foreign students at a Japanese high school for many years.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (447)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina Y.

Mina Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Preply Certified Tutor | Taught 100+ Beginners 🌟 No Hiragana or Katakana? No problem! 😆 Let’s learn Japanese at your own pace and have fun!

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (34)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Giulia

Giulia

Letuelezioni

Giapponese per principianti ed intermedi! Avviamento alla lingua, ripasso e consigli da chi in Giappone ci ha vissuto e studiato

Intermediate (B1)
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners

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Teacher. Mai

Teacher. Mai

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Want to speak more Japanese? ♪ Let's practice Japanese through fun conversations! まちがえてもOK♪ にほんごで楽しくおしゃべりしよう!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Yuki. I was born and raised in Japan but developed a strong passion for English from an early age.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,488)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Natsuko

Natsuko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation, kids & adults

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +3
★ 5.0 (531)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Minori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

一緒に楽しく日本語をまなびましょう☆

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (446)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aki N.

Aki N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Beginners and travelers welcome 🌸 Learn from the basics step by step and enjoy plenty of conversation! Experienced tutor.

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomoko

Tomoko

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clase de japonés para hablantes español. Hablamos sobre la cultura, manga y anime

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Julie.O

Julie.O

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

海外在住の日本人のお子さんも!日本在住の外国人のお子さんも!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have been tutoring Japanese for years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,458)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
KENJI

KENJI

MalaysiaNative

AmazingTalker · Malaysia

The fastest 🗣️N2 in 3Mo🎯

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (520)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

東京大学畢業会中文的日語老師. University of Tokyo alumni. Certified professional Japanese teacher (5500+lessons).

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (451)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Atsushi K.

Atsushi K.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Are you planning a trip to Japan?

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (36)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Sara

Sara

Letuelezioni

Studiamo giapponese! 勉強しましょう!Tra cultura e fan facts ^_^

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

Yui.I

Yui.I

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

私のレッスンをはじめて受講する方におすすめ! どんなレッスンをしたいか一緒に考えましょう!

Native
5 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kage

Kage

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Kage! I'm from Japan. I lived in Boston when I was a child, and I use that experience to help you improve your English pronunciation.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,421)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Sonoko

Sonoko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Speaking/Kids/JLPT/business

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (526)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Gen

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (439)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kaon N.

Kaon N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

As your learning buddy, I'll be available 24/7 to answer questions and support you. Let’s make learning Japanese an enjoyable and enriching experience together!

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Key

Key

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Aprender y practicar Japonés con nativo On-line

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • 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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