Matteo
Letuelezioni
Laureato in lingue offre lezioni online di lingua inglese e/o giapponese
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5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 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
5,560
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,481 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Matilde
Letuelezioni
Laurea in Traduzione linguistica, conosco spagnolo, inglese, arabo, all'Università di Torino. Ho studiato giapponese a Tokyo
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$11/h
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Elina
FindTutors
I give private conversational lessons and can tailor to your needs.
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$66/h
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Ryosuke
FindTutors
・Native Japanese tutor ・Private online lessons ・Lessons for beginners
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Saujanya
FindTutors
Let's learn Japanese to understand Animes without subtitles and speak beyond 'Arigatou
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$13/h
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Cara
FindTutors
Japanese and Sociology online private tutor available for any level
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Kaz
FindTutors
I give private lessons tailored to your level.
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Ai
FindTutors
Certified Native Japanese Teacher over 10 years of Experience
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$33/h
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Zin
FindTutors
I am a dedicated tutor and the lesson is flexible and aimed at all levels.
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Marina
FindTutors
Private lessons tailored for individual needs for all levels
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Michelle
FindTutors
Lessons for people interested in: 1) Taking the JLPT test 2) Daily conversations/ Speaking Practices
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Marc
FindTutors
I give lessons to JLPT-N5 and N4 Japanese students.
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Yoko
FindTutors
Ready to learn a new language? Let me help you unlock the beauty of Japanese! Study with a qualified and experienced teacher.
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Joaquin
FindTutors
Are you passionate about the Japanese language? Let me help you in your journey!
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Anna
FindTutors
Love to teach and take care of people
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Marina
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés de nivel básico e intermedio en formato online
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Reo
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de Japonés profesora nativa titulada（online)
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Mimune
Tusclasesparticulares
Disfrute de una conversación informal con gente japonesa. Enseñando japonés para todas las edades y géneros. Después de cada clase, te enviaremos un documento…
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Yui
Tusclasesparticulares
ネイティブによる日本語教室。あらゆる年代、あらゆるニーズに答えます。いろんな準備が可能です。
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Yohko
Tusclasesparticulares
Tengo más de 3 años de experiencia como profesora de japonés
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Omochi
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora nativa de japonés para todas las edades y niveles, especialmente para iniciación en el idioma
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Ryosuke
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de Japonés apto para cualquiera quiere aprender japonés
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Jamaa
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés con estructura y tranquilidad
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$28/h
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Akiko
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy la clases partículares la forma de presenciales y on-line en japones, a través de cultura, musica, gastronomía, etc
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$6.83/h
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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 | 1,135 | $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 | 54 | $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, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3305 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2013 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, 1135 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, 54 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
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,318 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 3,545 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 5,560 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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