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Nativeitalki · Japan
English OK 😊 たのしくおしゃべりしましょう！ことば教室🍵 🇯🇵
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
4,365
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,406 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Arisa Y.
NativePreply · Japan
🗼 Currently Teaching at a Japanese Language School 🗼 | Nationally Certified Japanese Language Teacher | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese | Engl…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Emily
AmazingTalker · Venezuela
🗣 Conversational Spanish Begin
- Basic (A2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$2.64/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸あなたの日本語学習のお手伝いをします。日本語を使って「できる」を増やしましょう🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yuzuki K.
NativePreply · Japan
English Available! | Real-Life Conversations & Boost Your Speaking Skills!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Cambridge
AmazingTalker · Italy
preparation exam
- Beginner (A1)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Italian +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$7.92/h
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Waka
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸日本語って楽しい!!🌸初心者🔰OK！まちがえたってだいじょうぶ！たくさん話して会話になれよう！
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ikumi T.
NativePreply · Japan
【Proven Results💡】Let’s have fun chatting while mastering natural Japanese! Whether it’s travel, conversation, or business, I’m here to fully support you in bec…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
【Ray
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🌟Conversation✏️Workplace🌟
- Advanced (C1)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Seiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Women Only 🐣Beginners welcome! 🗣️Daily conversation practice ✈️ Travel Prep
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.2 (5)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Junko O.
NativePreply · Japan
Make mistakes, speak with ease | Friendly Japanese conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Megumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 DELF B2 | Medical & Travel F
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Koko
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 85% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Akiko M.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons for Travel, Work & Test Preparation – with an Experienced Tutor
- Native
- 4 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Confidently 🌸 Adult Beginners–Intermediate | 1,500+ Lessons ✨| English Support
- Native
- 12 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Asuka M.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Preply Tutor 🎓｜Casual Conversation 🗣️｜Beginners Welcome🔰|English OK✅| Japanese for travel, daily life, business, and your goals! Let's have fun talki…
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Isaac
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 86% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Seiichiro K.
NativePreply · Japan
1. Practical Japanese for Life & Work | Natural Conversation & Business Japanese 2.Living & Working in Japan | Practical Conversation & Business Japanese 3. Be…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 22 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Nami
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Takumu Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Tutor with 3 Years of Teaching Experience 🇯🇵 | Beginners Welcome | Conversation & Practical Japanese 🌟
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kanae's
Nativeitalki · Japan
年齢・国籍・性別問わず５００名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました！
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hiro S.
NativePreply · Japan
I'm a Japanese teacher with 30 years of experience! I can guide you from the basics of the kana to JLPT prep, business conversation, and interview coaching. ⭐️…
- Native
- 11 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Business
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 15 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Takashi Y.
NativePreply · Japan
I have 10 years of experience at a Japanese language school.
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
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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 | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 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 | 31 | $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, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 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
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 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, 31 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
- Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365- Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365- Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,123 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 2,556 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,365 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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