Rurina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
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
1,968 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Jeffy
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語・韓国語・英語が 話せる日本語教師です！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B2–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Machi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Nami
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$17/h
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Nakade
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Karin
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese for 7years at Japanese language school in Japan.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Nagisa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher🌸 Let's enjoy talking about Music, Food & Movies!｜初心者歓迎！楽しく自然な日本語を学びましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
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Masa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Safe Place for All🌈 | 会話練習 | 間違い訂正 | 生きた日本語 | 毎回新しい単語・表現
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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Luisa
italki · Romania
Cambridge University Graduate | 5+ Years & 3,000+ Hours of Tutoring Experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Romanian +3
- ★ 4.9 (17)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$27/h
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Sam
Nativeitalki · Japan
🔰 Beginner-Friendly + Fluent English Support! 🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
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Shiho.G
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese like chatting with a friend—relaxed, natural, and mistakes always welcome!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Atsushi
Nativeitalki · Japan
バーチャルマップを使った日本文化旅行レッスンが人気。そして日本生活を目指す人のために、長年の社会経験で培ったビジネス会話レッスンをしています。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
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Go
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Akane
Nativeitalki · Japan
スイス🇨🇭から こんにちは！Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Mako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Finished the basics? Start using Japanese in real conversation 🪄 | 14+ yrs exp | English support
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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上平祥世
Nativeitalki · Japan
Discover your Japanese voice through art, and real stories of Japan. All levels are welcome! 🌿
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Iyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
★ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ALWAYS WELCOME!!★
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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chizuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$16/h
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Junko
Nativeitalki · Japan
19yrs Exp! Learn with a knowledgeable musician & dive into the exciting world of Japanese!
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
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Fumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Sorry I’m not a ninja, haven't climbed up Mt Fuji, but am obsessed with anime, sushi & teaching にほんご
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
修士課程を修了したプロの日本語教師です。日本語教育は9年、英語教育は11年の経験があります。
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Mayuko
Nativeitalki · Japan
certified japanese teacher ★Beginners Friendly ★The lesson content has been redesigned.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$44/h
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Happy
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese fluently: Learn the right way from a teacher with a language background‼️
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Miyu
Nativeitalki · Japan
2yrs experience 🌸 Elevate your Japanese with a tailored learning experience
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$21/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
Taiwan157 / 6,424
China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 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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