Mikiko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational & Eiken🎈
- Native
- 12 yrs · 27 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Page language: English
6,838 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,838 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
6,838
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,900 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Koki
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$9.50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Mackie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
★Eiken speaking preparation★
- Native
- 10 yrs · 8 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Rei
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher over 4 years experiences
- Native
- 4 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
AYUMI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Hobby🎌Fun Japanese!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 2 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
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Lily～中文口說閱讀
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌿20年教學經驗🌿
- Advanced (C1)
- 20 yrs · 31 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Nana
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中上級者向け】自然な日常会話＆元IT企業のビジネス日本語 / Advanced Japanese: Casual & Business
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Eita
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Master English Conversation
- Native
- 6 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Maho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Real-Life Japanese for Work & Daily Life
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
Nishino
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
- Native
- 7 yrs · 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Reina
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨あなたが日本語を使って、かなえたい夢はどんなことですか✨
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
ちゃんしん
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
- Native
- 7 yrs · 17 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +3
- ★ 4.5 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Tomoya
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher | 11+ Yrs in University Int'l Center & Global Business Background!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Asuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation | Business | Kids
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Hiroto
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area
- Native
- 4 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
吳家丞
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Court Interpreter | Conversa
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Vietnamese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Noriko
Nativeitalki · Japan
High-context Japanese communication for business and professional settings
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Chiaki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
- Native
- 11 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- Portuguese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Nikki
italki · Philippines
Fun and engaging lessons for all nationalities of all ages! A teacher with 14 years of experience 🎶
- Fluent (C2)
- 14 years teaching
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
tomo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL certified | beginner~
- Native
- 18 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Korean +4
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Mina
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Eunjin
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
I will make fun class.
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
仲田恵里佳
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,166 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 | 2,166 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,514 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 987 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 770 | $12 | $8.23–$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, 6554 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4726 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1828 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2166 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1512 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 987 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 769 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
- Japan4,480 / 6,838
- Taiwan165 / 6,838
China156 / 6,838- South Korea81 / 6,838
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,838
United States39 / 6,838
Italy20 / 6,838- Philippines18 / 6,838
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,554 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 $8.23 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 5,008 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 6,838 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,166 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 26, 2026
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