Nozomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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5,491 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,491 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
5,491
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
2,464 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Taka
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don't Worry About Mistakes! Learn Japanese with a Friendly Tutor Who Speaks English
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
NAOKI
NativeAmazingTalker · 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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yoshimi
Nativeitalki · Japan
✈️ Learn Basic Japanese with a Tutor Who Helped Foreign Travelers in Japan
- Native
- 45 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Specialized
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
International School teacher 📘
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
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June
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🎓日本語教員試験合格！】たくさんの日本語をインプット＆アウトプットして楽しくレッスンしましょう！あなたの「知りたい」「話したい」を大切に、楽しくサポートします❣️
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Akiko：Business
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business English, essay
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$46/h
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황예하
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Airi
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
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MARIE
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策＆実践会話専門の日本語講師／1年間の指導経験（合格実績あり）／日本在住ネイティブ
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Elizaイリザ先生
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Hitotubashi graduate school
- Advanced (C1)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Mayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌎 Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones 🌎 ✨ Speaking Practice | Grammar | 4,000+ Lessons
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
My
NativeAmazingTalker · 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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Totto
Nativeitalki · Japan
資格を持った日本語教師
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Haruko.A
NativeAmazingTalker · 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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Naoki
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$6.67/h
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藤原義高
NativeAmazingTalker · 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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Atsuko.H
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese with Passion | Anime Fans Welcome!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
一志先生です
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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
KAWAGUCHI
Nativeitalki · Japan
ニュージーランド、韓国、中国の3か国で日本語を教えてきました。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Fumika
NativeAmazingTalker · 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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Veronika
italki · Japan
A friendly and talkative teacher of Russian and Japanese:)
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Russian +6
- ★ 4.6 (5)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Makoto
NativeAmazingTalker · 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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
shinya
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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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 |
| italki | 1,069 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 |
| 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 | 51 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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, 5249 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3154 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2095 tutors
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, 1069 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 $42, 51 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
- Japan3,334 / 5,491
- Taiwan151 / 5,491
China120 / 5,491- South Korea63 / 5,491
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,491
United States31 / 5,491
Philippines14 / 5,491
Spain12 / 5,491
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,249 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 3,394 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 5,491 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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