Samantha R.
Wyzant
Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience
- Not listed
- 200+ hours taught
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- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (262)
- Usually within an hour
Page language: English
5,119 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,119 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
5,119
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,119 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Nationally Certified Teacher🌸Ex-Software Engineer🌸Intermediate & Advanced🌸JLPT 文法、読み物、ビジネス、面接対策など
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (125)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Haruka K.
NativePreply · Japan
Your Passport to Japanese Fluency: Join a drifting INFP-A Language Wizard!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (92)
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$61/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
Manuel
Tusclasesparticulares
PROFESOR NATIVO Y BILINGÜE DE JAPONÉS - ACADEMIA DARUMA ZEN (Página Web)
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- ★ 5.0 (28)
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$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shio
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (21)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Eriko K
LanguaTalk · Japan
💗 Eriko 👩🏫 10+ yrs Exp. 💪 Expert in grammar and speaking 👄 Direct Method 🥘 Spanish fluent
- Not listed
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (20)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
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Aika
Apprentus
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | Conversation Training with a Native (All Materials Provided)🌸🍡
- Not listed
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- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Ramwol
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語で書かれた話を読んだり、聞いたりするレッスンです
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nori
NativeEngoo · Japan
"It's never too late to learn something new, and it's never too late to be positive." Tutoring English and Japanese to motivated people is my pleasure and…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8,058)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
Liko
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,471)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ayumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1,256)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$28/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Chase K.
Wyzant
Japanese teacher with experience living and working all over Japan
- Not listed
- 500+ hours taught
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- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (229)
- Usually within a few hours
Aika
Nativeitalki · Japan
【長期的に日本語力を伸ばすサポートをします❗】【日本語を通して一緒にたくさん成功体験を積み、成長していきましょう🥰】
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (118)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Megumi T.
NativePreply · Japan
Come with me on a journey of self-discovery through different cultures! ✈️ Discover new values and enrich your life by learning Japanese! Would you like to s…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (97)
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- Speaks your language
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Hector
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés todos los niveles (Primer mes 20% descuento )
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- ★ 4.9 (29)
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$18/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Saki D
LanguaTalk · Japan
Professional Japanese teacher with over 3000 lessons of experience teaching online!
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- 100+ lessons
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yuina
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hi, I'm Yuina. I'm from Yokohama and I've been living in Spain for 12 years.
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches A1–C1
- Beginners
$24/h
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Linus
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Junen
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Sachi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8,127)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
Teacher Apple
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,455)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Anna
NativeVerbling · United States
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,252)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$46/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Seiko D.
Wyzant
Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.
- Not listed
- 500+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (191)
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- Exam prep
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Kyoto to the world!🍵🌍 Beginner-friendly 🔰 / English OK / Start speaking real Japan✨
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 711 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 37 | $34 | $27–$46 | 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, 4877 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2810 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 711 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 $46, 37 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
- Japan2,994 / 5,119
- Taiwan150 / 5,119
- China115 / 5,119
South Korea63 / 5,119
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,119- United States28 / 5,119
Philippines14 / 5,119
Spain12 / 5,119
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,877 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 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 3,050 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 5,119 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, 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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