Junko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Exams/Grammar
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- CELTA
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
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Page language: English
6,820 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
6,820
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,594 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
JUU
Nativeitalki · Japan
Intermediate to Advanced Japanese Conversation
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Choco
AmazingTalker · China
Business|Adults|HSK
- Fluent (C2)
- 32 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Nami
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Akira
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👔More than 1200 onlinr lessons
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Lynn
italki · Italy
Native Chinese & Shanghainese | JLPT N1 & IELTS 7.5 | Japanese & Mandarin Tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 40 lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 3.0 (1)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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English
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
～upper intermediate
- Native
- 7 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tsukushi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational | Grammer
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (29)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Muller
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese & English Speaker - Beginner to advanced - all welcome!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 75% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Available in Korean & English
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Saki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
Melody
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel & Daily convo
- Fluent (C2)
- 43 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
YUSUKE
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
"Takeshi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Anime, English OK, JLPT
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Kinako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kinako🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome!
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Mr. CAT
AmazingTalker · China
Learn Japanese Naturally
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yui
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
For
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business and Travel Japanese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Hiroko
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Language Teacher (EN/JP/中文/廣東話) with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience ⭐
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
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AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Went to Japan as a student
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Keiko.A
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Intermediate Learners & Children | English Support
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Akane
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Daily conversation｜Business
- Native
- 49 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Friendly Certified Japanese Teacher | Enjoy Learning, Make Real Progress
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 88% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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 | 2,165 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,511 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $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 | 758 | $12 | $7.60–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 281 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 77 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 33 | $52 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 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, 6536 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4712 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1824 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1509 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.60 and $15, 757 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,467 / 6,820
- Taiwan163 / 6,820
- China156 / 6,820
South Korea81 / 6,820- Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
United States39 / 6,820- Italy20 / 6,820
Philippines20 / 6,820
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,536 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: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.60 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,994 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,820 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,165 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 23, 2026
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