Yutaro
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm a native Japanese speaker from Kansai.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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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
Hiroko
Nativeitalki · Japan
🥢Scratch to Advanced🍚 Let's build your confidence step by step in a relaxed environment.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Mizue
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐ Practical Japanese for Adults | Speak with Confidence 🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Akiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
👩🏫Certified teacher 9 years experience 👩🏫 🌸Welcome new students ! 🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Maxfield
italki · United States
University Japanese Language Instructor, JLPT N1 certification and 15 years experience learning.
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$40/h
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Mari
Nativeitalki · Japan
日常会話からJLPT準備まで◎経験豊富な先生と学びましょう🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$40/h
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Mily
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Native Japanese/ Experienced teaching Japanese in English🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
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Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスしてたくさん話したくなるレッスン
- Native
- 40 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
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Rui
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 10+ years in business. Friendly, supportive and effective lessons🌸
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 4.7 (9)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$21/h
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YUKIKO
Nativeitalki · Japan
12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
ano
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Conversation-specific lessons】Let's acquire natural Japanese skills！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$20/h
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DAI
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.6 (9)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
なな
Nativeitalki · Japan
💎1000+ lessons💎Real-Japanese You can't get from AI🚀Conversation Focused🇯🇵Beginner-Friendly🌟
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.8 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
「分かる」から「話せる」へ🎶 友達感覚で楽しく学ぶリアルな日本語‼️ 🗣️英語サポートOK
- Native
- 30 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Haruka.O
Nativeitalki · Japan
間違えてもOK！楽しく日本語を練習しましょう☆
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$10/h
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Lily
Nativeitalki · Japan
Most Friendly Sensei☺️ Anime OTAKU!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
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Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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MIYA
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 For Beginner to Upper-Intermediate Learners｜Certified & Active School Teacher｜Eng OK 🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$26/h
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Yuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your confidence through fun Japanese conversation🎍
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Ayaha
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟You don't need perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!🌟
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Nanako
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️＆フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評！落ち着いた雰囲気＆あなたのペースで着実に成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Tsukasa
Nativeitalki · Japan
No time? No problem. Improve your Japanese in 30 minutes a day.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Runa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lets make your dreams come true! あなたの将来の夢・目標を一緒に叶えましょう！
- Native
- 27 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Risa
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Your Safe Space to Practice | English Support Available🌸
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$17/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, 4341 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1838 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 4,584 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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