Satomi
NativeClassgap · Japan
Would you like to learn with a qualified teacher with over 18 years of experience?
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
5,392 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,392 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
5,392
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,400 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Ayumi O
LanguaTalk · Japan
Learn Japanese with laughter! Most students start speaking in just 3 months.
- Not listed
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
- Kids
Shiki
Apprentus
Talk in Japanese with confidence! Your teacher will guide you!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am a former student of DMM Eikaiwa, and I learned English without ever studying abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (7,486)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
ris
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,995)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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Mikiko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,132)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
- Business
$32/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tae
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (246)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Alberto T.
NativePreply · Brazil
Experienced certified instructor from beginner to advanced.
- Native
- 7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Portuguese +2
- ★ 5.0 (77)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yumi M.
Wyzant
Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed
- Not listed
- 200+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Usually within an hour
- Beginners
Nori
FindTutors
🇯🇵 Professional Native Japanese Teacher | 16+ Years of Teaching Experience | Former High School Teacher
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
$60/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sato
Classgap · Japan
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 2 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Haruka
LanguaTalk · Japan
Qualified Japanese teacher with 7 years of experience
- Not listed
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Xenia.Y
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
Miyo
Apprentus
Japanese Speaking Class with a native Japanese speaker
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mako M
NativeEngoo · Japan
After studying abroad in the Philippines and Canada, I continue my language journey by learning English online.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,684)
- Not shown
Subscription
on Engoo
Rio
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5yrsExp🌷 Elementary～Advanced
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,984)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Chiaki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (959)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$37/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Chika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's have a lot of fun with learning Japanese!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (237)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
ケン ア.
NativePreply · Japan
Speaker of Japanese, English, Spanish with various experiences, 28824 hours(face-to-face classes), 1184 hours(online distance learning). Japanese classes only.
- Native
- 20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.39
Karin A.
Wyzant
A Fun, Patient and Certified Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels!
- Not listed
- 200+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Usually within an hour
Nori
Tusclasesparticulares
🇯🇵 Profesora nativa de japonés | +16 años de experiencia docente | Exprofesora de instituto | Adultos y adolescentes
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
$51/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ashly
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
cman
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
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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 | 972 | $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 | 49 | $34 | $27–$41 | 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, 5150 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3057 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2093 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, 972 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, 49 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
- Japan3,238 / 5,392
Taiwan151 / 5,392- China119 / 5,392
South Korea63 / 5,392- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,392
United States31 / 5,392
Philippines14 / 5,392
Spain12 / 5,392
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,150 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 3,297 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 5,392 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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