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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

2,157 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Takuya_U

Takuya_U

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ray

Ray

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Oral|Beginner|Fundamental

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,718)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Real

Real

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Performance Studies.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (284)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuri.

Yuri.

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (251)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ikko S.

Ikko S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let’s have a fun time together!

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Maxence

Maxence

Voscours

Cours de japonais débutant et intermédiaire N5-N3 en ligne

Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Beginners

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Muzamil

Muzamil

Pakistan

Classgap · Pakistan

Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step

Intermediate (B1)
1 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kyoko O.

Kyoko O.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

To Learners of Japanese at all level who just want to talk in Japanese and who have something you want to talk. Let's talk! If you want, I am glad to explain t…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
理恵

理恵

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1,740)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Emi

Emi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

楽しんで日本語を話しましょう!フレンドリーな日本語講師

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Kotaro

Kotaro

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Kotaro. I live in Canada, and my educational background is in Marketing.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (118)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Midori Y.

Midori Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

English-Friendly Lessons | 10+ Years of Japanese Teaching Experience

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 4.9 (69)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taiju

Taiju

Native

FindTutors

I am a native Japanese speaker and patient tutor. My online lessons are for anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Peter

Peter

Australia

Classgap · Australia

High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!

Upper intermediate (B2)
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
April Hannah

April Hannah

Canada

Cafetalk · Canada

Ask me something you need to know.

Fluent (C2)
2 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Pudding

Teacher Pudding

China

AmazingTalker · China

20 YEARS JP 😊

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1,677)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly | All levels welcome 🥳🌈

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (222)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miyuki

Miyuki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (92)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
祐介 安.

祐介 安.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Laura

Laura

Tusclasesparticulares

CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES

Intermediate (B1) (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Noelia

Noelia

Argentina

Classgap · Argentina

Intermediate (B1)
5 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Teacher YUMEMI

Teacher YUMEMI

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

We study hiragana, katakana, greetings, and Japanese used in daily life.Review lessons are always welcome!

Native
22 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Intermediate

Intermediate

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Grammar|JLPT|Reading

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,670)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
AKEMI

AKEMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome!Let's have fun studying Japanese.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (218)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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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, 3251 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2067 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

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 3,491 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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