Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Chill Japanese Chat☺️ Beginners welcome🔰
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
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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
Momo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
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Shunsuke
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️3ヶ国語OK！「話せる」に特化した会話コーチ｜🇰🇷🇺🇸🇹🇼 対応プロ講師
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Sonoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
現役の日本語教師です。楽しみながら日本語を学びましょう。
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Satsuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence | Clear, Structured Lessons for Adult Learners
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$55/h
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Minami.
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語学習に寄り添うパートナー🌱｜自然な日本語を身につける🌟｜会話・旅行・仕事｜基礎から実践までサポート
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
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Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者から上級者まで大歓迎💖✨友達感覚で楽しく日本語を学びましょう🌸💕私があなたの夢を叶える最強サポーターになります💪❤️🔥
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Lynn
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$19/h
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Mimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher | Speak Naturally & Confidently
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
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Aoi
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Mistakes Welcome】Japanese for part-time jobs| Beginners OK |Conversation| Reading| Writing Diaries|
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Mei
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
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Kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
自己学習に限界を感じている方！日本旅行を楽しみたい方！一緒に勉強しましょう！
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$7.33/h
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Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
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Mihoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Tutor | Fun and Practical Lessons with "GENKI" & "IRODORI"
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$15/h
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Aina
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Life 🌸 Conversation, Travel & Keigo🇯🇵
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
2,000時間以上の指導経験｜日本語がわかると、会話はもっと楽しい！自分の言葉で話せる力を、一緒に育てましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Muller
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese & English Speaker - Beginner to advanced - all welcome!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Asako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
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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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