Kiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$45/h
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Page language: English
6,827 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,827 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
6,827
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,900 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Oral|Beginner|Hobby
- Native
- 10 yrs · 8 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Yukari
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified tutor with working experience in various fields
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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Nativeitalki · Japan
Nothing will start unless you take the first step!
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Singapore
Conversation/Free talk/hobby
- Native
- 27 lessons
- None listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
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Haru
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence✨ Certified Teacher｜1000+ Lessons｜Beginner to Business Japanese
- Native
- 18 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 96% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$23/h
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Yuya
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
beginner Japaneses/Free talk
- Native
- 22 lessons
- None listed
- Indonesian +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5 lessons
- None listed
- Korean +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
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NativeAmazingTalker · China
HSK Clearance Mentor
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$13/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Yusaku
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 82% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
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Cho
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Conversational Japanese | Ki
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 yrs · 11 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Tatsuhide
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️ Professional Japanese
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Business
Mai
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Japanese | Conversation ✨
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Megumu
Nativeitalki · Japan
【指導歴10年】会話から試験対策まで完全個別指導 / 10+ Yrs Exp: Tailored Japanese from Daily to Exams
- Native
- 10 yrs · 37 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
岩本尚美
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Basic|Beginner
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Kaho
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de japonais certifié avec une Licence en linguistiques / 大学で言語学を勉強した日本語教師
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
ACTOR_Mckie
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Effective lessons using acting
- Native
- 15 yrs · 7 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Nao
Nativeitalki · Japan
Proven JLPT Strategies & Natural Conversation! 🎯 M.Ed. & Psychology Pro 🤝 Certified Teacher
- Native
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$41/h
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Yumi
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Daily Conversation | TOCFL
- Advanced (C1)
- 4 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Miyuki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Daily Conversation & Business Japanese with my 20 years-working experience. Español & English OK!
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Christina
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Adult English🌟Business Talk🌟
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 13 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,163 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 | 2,163 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,513 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 989 | $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 | 766 | $12 | $8.23–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 277 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $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, 6547 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4720 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1827 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2163 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1511 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 989 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.23 and $15, 765 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
$51Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 32 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
- Japan4,470 / 6,827
- Taiwan164 / 6,827
- China156 / 6,827
- South Korea81 / 6,827
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,827
United States39 / 6,827
Italy20 / 6,827
Philippines19 / 6,827
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,547 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 4,998 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 6,827 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,163 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 25, 2026
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