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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,820 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
6,820
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

2,165 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

sako04

sako04

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
8 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$20/h
Trial $10
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Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$25/h
Trial $8.00
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Carina

Carina

BrazilNative

italki · Brazil

日本語・ブラジルポルトガル語ネイティブスピーカー

Native
19 lessons
None listed
Portuguese +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$30/h
Trial $20
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Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

美しい日本語表現やマナー、自然な発音を楽しく学びましょう。

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
$15/h
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Chihiro

Chihiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Tengo certificado de profesora de japonés

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
Spanish
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$30/h
Trial $20
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Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸明るく・楽しく・分かりやすく🌸きれいな発音とアクセントを教えます‼

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$24/h
Trial $5.00
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)

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Tatsuya

Tatsuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Former Teacher 🇯🇵 | Learn Japanese Through History, Culture & Real Conversations

Native
9 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$18/h
Trial $8.00
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Yasuhiro

Yasuhiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

友達のように一緒に楽しく会話できる日本語講師！やさしくサポートします！

Native
2 years teaching
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
$11/h
Trial $5.00
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Riho

Riho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

フランス在住のプロフェッショナルな日本語教師🇯🇵 初級レベル、子供から大人まで大歓迎✨

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $5.00
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Andressa

Andressa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Build Confidence in Speaking Japanese Through Fun and Supportive Lessons! 🌸✨

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
Portuguese +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$25/h
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Megumu

Megumu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【指導歴10年】会話から試験対策まで完全個別指導 / 10+ Yrs Exp: Tailored Japanese from Daily to Exams

Native
10 yrs · 37 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$30/h
Trial $15
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Kaho

Kaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professeur de japonais certifié avec une Licence en linguistiques / 大学で言語学を勉強した日本語教師

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$24/h
Trial $11
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Nao

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Proven JLPT Strategies & Natural Conversation! 🎯 M.Ed. & Psychology Pro 🤝 Certified Teacher

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$41/h
Trial $10
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Miyuki

Miyuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Daily Conversation & Business Japanese with my 20 years-working experience. Español & English OK!

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$12/h
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Junko.I

Junko.I

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「Speak More, Have Fun!」 楽しくたくさん話そう！😊 会話中心の日本語レッスン｜初級〜上級

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Czech +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$18/h
Trial $5.00
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Kayoko

Kayoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Relaxed & Friendly Japanese Lessons ✍️ Former Editor 🇯🇵 English OK

Native
3 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$22/h
Trial $7.00
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Moe

Moe

JapanNative

italki · Japan

OMG！日本語がどんどん話せる✨初心者〜上級まで楽しく学習🌸文化も一緒に！

Native
9 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$23/h
Trial $5.00
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Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese Tutor for Beginners ✈️ Ex-Flight Attendant & Career Advis｜夢中になる日本語レッスン

Native
2 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $6.00
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Satoko

Satoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$16/h
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Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Native Japanese Tutor / 海外在住２０年以上・英会講師

Native
5 yrs · 34 lessons
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$35/h
Trial $11
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NAOKO.S

NAOKO.S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🟡ビジネス日本語のプロフェッショナル🟡JLPT合格対策🟡大学のマナー講師🟡就職の面接対策🟡ラグジュアリーブランドで10年間サービストレーナー経験

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$23/h
Trial $12
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Saya

Saya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$15/h
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Asuka

Asuka

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Qualified Japanese teacher with 5+ years of experience teaching Japanese!

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$30/h
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Momoko

Momoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

たくさん日本語で話しましょう！

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

$12/h
Trial $7.00
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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,165 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
italki2,165$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,511$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker985$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk758$12$7.60–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo281from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap77$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant33$52$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★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 $28, 6536 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4712 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 1824 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2165 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1509 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 985 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.60 and $15, 757 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 77 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,467 / 6,820
  • TaiwanTaiwan163 / 6,820
  • ChinaChina156 / 6,820
  • South KoreaSouth Korea81 / 6,820
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,820
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,820
  • ItalyItaly20 / 6,820
  • PhilippinesPhilippines20 / 6,820

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,536 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: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $7.60 or less.

Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,994 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 6,820 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,165 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 23, 2026

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