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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
5,560
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

2,130 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

NAOKI

NAOKI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK

Native
30 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Specialized

Specialized

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

International School teacher 📘

Native
17 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$22/h
Trial $5.50
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Noriko

Noriko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Akiko：Business

Akiko：Business

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Business English, essay

Native
42 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$46/h
Trial $5.50
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Hiro

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

英語サポートあり🔰日本語を学ぶと、あなたの世界が広がります！

Native
4 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $7.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)

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Airi

Airi

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎌 Japanese Tutor | Beginners 🗣

Advanced (C1)
12 lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $8.80
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Mana

Mana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Tutor (2+ Yrs) | English Support

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +3
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$22/h
Trial $12
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Elizaイリザ先生

Elizaイリザ先生

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Hitotubashi graduate school

Advanced (C1)
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (6)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$30/h
Trial $6.60
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Reiko

Reiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

しょしんしゃ だいかんげい｜こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
My

My

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Help your job interview.

Native
34 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.4 (8)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $5.50
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Yuri

Yuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Fun & easy Japanese lessons! ・University & Australia teaching experience ・Beginners welcome! 😊

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Haruko.A

Haruko.A

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌Business,Travel&Daily Life 💼

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
MIKO

MIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Natural Japanese with Me ☕ | Beginner Friendly~楽しく日本語を学ぼう~

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $6.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
藤原義高

藤原義高

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Going abroad|Travel

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $8.80
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Tomoya

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · 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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$35/h
Trial $15
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
一志先生です

一志先生です

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎌日本語会話🎤発音強化フリートーク😄

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$20/h
Trial $4.40
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Hiroto

Hiroto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced in India | Patient & Friendly Japanese Lessons with a teacher from Kansai area

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Fumika

Fumika

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Fundamental|Beginner|JLPT N3

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$20/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Tomoya

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

UK born Japanese Native teacher. With over 18 years of experience living in Japan. Fluent in English

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$32/h
Trial $10
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Makoto

Makoto

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher

Native
13 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $8.80
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
azu

azu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Konnichiwa! I'm certificated teaching Japanese Lessons for beginner to master.

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$25/h
Trial $5.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)
Sachiko

Sachiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌 Conversational Japanese | Bu

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $1.10
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Mina

Mina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors1,481$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,135$18$14–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker904$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk696$11$7.65–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo239from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap72$24$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus54$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$52$40–$705.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 5318 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $24, 1135 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 904 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 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 $41, 54 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan3,395 / 5,560
  • TaiwanTaiwan151 / 5,560
  • ChinaChina120 / 5,560
  • South KoreaSouth Korea63 / 5,560
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
  • United StatesUnited States31 / 5,560
  • PhilippinesPhilippines14 / 5,560
  • SpainSpain12 / 5,560

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 5,318 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $36 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 3,470 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 5,560 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, 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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