Sora
NativeEngoo · Japan
My major is Film, Media, and Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
6,645 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,645 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
6,645
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,645 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeBook on Engoo(opens in a new tab)
Fraissard
Voscours
Cours de japonais - Niveau débutant à intermédiaire
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
manami.Korea
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語未経験者も、基礎をおさえて”亀からウサギまで”効率よく！ᘏ⑅ᘏଓ˚
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Naoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher | Business Japanese, Conversation & JLPT | Personalized Lessons
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (411)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Hisashi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Biz JP/Interview/News Focus/N1
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (259)
- Not shown
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Kana Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Over 1,100 lessons of experience — speak real Japanese in 6 months 🇯🇵 Restarting your studies Welcome back! Personalized lessons for every level, from chat 🗣️…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
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Kathleen
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour les débutants dans les Yvelines dans les alentours de Guyancourt
- Not listed
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$23/h
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Ken
NativeEngoo · Japan
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Akane6
Cafetalk · China
中国語で楽しくフリートークをしましょう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 32 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
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Yuji
Nativeitalki · Japan
我想成为你的日语支持者！ 欢迎以大学或公司为目标的人士！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (405)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Aya
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥 AT debut price 🔥
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +2
- ★ 5.0 (260)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hiroki Y.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Absolute Beginner Japanese Specialist | 900 ＋ Lessons taught
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Tiffany
Voscours
Entraînez votre compétence orale avec une ancienne expatriée !
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
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Yuzuka tww
Cafetalk · Taiwan
先生だから、丁寧に話さないといけないの？そんなことない！このレッスンで、思う存分、中国語で喧嘩しよう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Takahiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have 9 years of experience teaching Japanese, and I am capable of conversing in English and Arabic
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Arabic +1
- ★ 5.0 (405)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nana
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
J-pop, J-drama,speaking
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (260)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Mari I.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese lessons led by a Language & Gender Specialist, and LGBTQ+ friendly🏳️🌈
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Margot
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour débutants et intermédiaires, en ligne
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuka Rei
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese and culture together! Wainting lesson request from you!
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Haru_JP
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (417)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
日本語ネイティブ
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
自然な日本語の習得 JLPT対策
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (255)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
大輔 石.
NativePreply · Japan
9 Years of Experience in Tutoring, High School, and Business Education! Tailored Japanese Lessons Just for You
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Marie
Voscours
Étudiante en L3 Japonais propose les cours personnels
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Business
$10/h
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miyukiS
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大人になってからやり直す英語は文法からが手っ取り早いです。 テキストは主に「マーフィーのケンブリッジ英文法」初級編（第４版）を使用しています。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), 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–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,485 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 932 | $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 | 706 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 248 | 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 | 29 | $50 | $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 $28, 6394 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4538 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1856 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2163 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1483 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 932 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 705 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
$50Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 29 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
- Japan4,348 / 6,645
- Taiwan161 / 6,645
- China149 / 6,645
South Korea73 / 6,645
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,645
United States39 / 6,645
Italy18 / 6,645
Philippines17 / 6,645
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,394 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 4,787 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 6,645 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 2, 2026
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