Taka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
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
Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
デリック
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課：實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語
- Fluent (C2)
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Haruki
Nativeitalki · Japan
2年目のオンライン日本語教師👩🏻🏫
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Chiyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🚀Only know 'Konnichiwa' ? No problem! This lesson is for all levels🌴✨
- Native
- 43 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Anri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor (8+ yrs) for Kids, Beginners, Business Japanese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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Tomoya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost Your Japanese Skills with Custom Lessons Just for You!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Maya
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語を練習しましょう！
- Native
- 35 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Akira
Nativeitalki · Japan
Profesor de japonés titulado con 5 años de experiencia 5年の経験を持つプロの日本語教師
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
AYA
Nativeitalki · Japan
Stop translating. Start speaking natural Japanese.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Mayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
柔軟なレッスン！英語もOK！
- Native
- 49 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
嵐LAN
italki · China
中日双语精通，深受英语圈跨日/中学习者喜爱。扎实奠定文法与听说基础。
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Hikaru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher with over 6 years of experience in teaching
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$56/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
tomomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +1
- ★ 4.9 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Naoto
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 I will help you speak natural Japanese with engaging lessons in English! 🇯🇵
- Native
- 39 lessons
- None listed
- English +6
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rin
Nativeitalki · Japan
Make Mistakes, Speak More, Have Fun✨
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Nao
Nativeitalki · Japan
💚＼Not confident speaking? SLANG&TABOO🔥／💚ZERO beginner OK【⭐️85%+Continued】 🏔️Snowy Mts to Izakaya
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$39/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Runa
Nativeitalki · Japan
한국어 가능/ English Lesson Available 怖がらずにまずは始めてみましょう！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Lynne
Nativeitalki · France
Natural Japanese Conversation Practice with a Native Speaker
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Kazumi.H
Nativeitalki · Japan
Feel free to discuss your preferred lesson time!🐈️レッスンの時間希望、受付けてます。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 89% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Tiki
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Honoka
Nativeitalki · Japan
【会話練習】日本語をもっと楽しく！あなたの「自信」を増やす日本語レッスン
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Rikuto
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語教師の資格を持った日本語教師です！ I am a qualified Japanese teacher!
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Asami
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginner & JLPT】Certified and Global Experienced | Taught 800 Students in Vietnam | English Support
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
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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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