Ian
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Native-level Japanese speaker giving online lessons. Levels ranging from complete beginners to business level.
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Page language: English
5,436 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,436 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
5,436
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,481 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Reon
FindTutors
People who are trying to learn Japanese or interested in Japanese culture.
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Benedikta
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I give private lessons for mainly conversational language practice and helping learners in getting more confident to speak.
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Isaac
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JLPT N1 171/180 results holder and Chinese native offering online basic Japanese and Chinese lessons
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$27/h
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Sanako
FindTutors
・I have no experience teaching Japanese. ・type of students: who can speak Japanese much(because of my poor English)
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Marlinah
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I give private lessons geared towards any beginners wanting to learn Japanese at a basic level.
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Daiki
FindTutors
I'm very supportive also caring about others and excited to deliver my cultures to others.
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Rintaro
FindTutors
I'm a native speaker of Japanese and my lessons are aimed at students at any level of Japanese.
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Saki
FindTutors
I am the Language Coordinator for the Japan Society at the University of Edinburgh and run two classes a week, a beginner class and an intermediate class. My c…
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Bryan
FindTutors
Helping people learn and grow through clear, engaging, practical guidance
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Reiko
FindTutors
Would you like to enjoy Japanese with bright Japanese girl?? If you want it, you might find the best person!!
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Kanami
FindTutors
I respect and lean on what you want to learn
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Mika
FindTutors
Let's enjoy learning the Japanese language with a professional teacher
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Nene
FindTutors
I will provide you with the Japanese conversation you want, at your level.
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Abigail
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Tailored lessons for anyone, no matter the skill level
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$13/h
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Yukina
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I'm Japanese, I'd like to teach Japanese to children and adults online. l have a lot of experience to teach knowledge and skills.
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Nao
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Have fun learning Japanese with a friendly teacher
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$21/h
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Nao
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Lessons to be adjusted to each students goal. Beginners and children are very welcome. I'll teach step by step. I make my lessons comply with your aim of study…
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$27/h
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Nao
FindTutors
Lesson for beginners to pre-intermediate student who is interested in Japanese. My lesson is specialized in beginner and elementary level student so If you are…
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Aki
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I would like to teach Japanese to child or adult.
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Emily
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I consider myself to be highly organised, responsible, and punctual. During my time at university, I consistently met all deadlines without exception. In my pe…
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Rio
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I am someone who loves communicating and I will tailor lessons to the students level
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Yoshi
FindTutors
Would you like to know how to speak real Japanese with native speaker?
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Yoshi
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Would you like to practice how to speak real Japanese like native speakers? Then, I can help you!!
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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 | 1,015 | $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 | 50 | $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, 5194 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3100 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2094 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, 1015 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, 50 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
Japan3,280 / 5,436
Taiwan151 / 5,436
China120 / 5,436
South Korea63 / 5,436
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,436
United States31 / 5,436
Philippines14 / 5,436
Spain12 / 5,436
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,194 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 3,340 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 5,436 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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