Riki
Apprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Page language: English
5,484 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,484 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
5,484
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
5,484 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Etsuko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I had the opportunity to study at an American public school as an international student and graduated from the Advanced Course at Osaka Jogakuin Junior College.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,679)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
YURIKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,901)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Ayumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (952)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ryu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor, a nocturnal, probably available in your timezone :D
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (269)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ricky S.
NativePreply · Japan
✅JLPT |🎬 Film translation |3,000+ Lessons — Let’s Reach Your Goal Together
- Native
- 6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (73)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$50/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
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Jonathan L.
Wyzant
PhD in modern Japanese history with 4+ Experience in Japan
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- 100+ hours taught
- Other certificate
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- ★ 5.0 (25)
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Nori
Letuelezioni
Native Japanese for Kids | Teens | Adults
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- ★ 5.0 (21)
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- Kids
$28/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shinji E.
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese teacher with 3years experience in language school .
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Marco Lee
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Daichi
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Michi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,630)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
Helen
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,854)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Mayumi
Verbling · Mexico
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (986)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
明日香
Nativeitalki · Japan
我非常喜欢看动画和漫画👀✨ 我最喜欢的动画作品是《进击的巨人》《排球》《鬼灭之刃》《咒术回战》和《王者天下》
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (261)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ryo Y.
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Zero with 4,000+ Lesson Tutor | English & French👌
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (71)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Mio
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Exprésate en japonés! Juntos haremos realidad tu sueño con clases 100% personalizadas
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- ★ 4.9 (22)
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$28/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Katherine B.
Wyzant
Bilingual Cartoonist & Educator (focus: Japanese manga/English comics)
- Not listed
- 50+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Usually within a few hours
Estefanía
Classgap · Mexico
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 22 lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kotoko
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Wanna travel to Japan? Or watch anime without subtitles? Let's learn Japanese!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Miki
Apprentus
Enjoy Japanese lessons! Improve your Japanese with me!
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Megu K
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I studied abroad in California, USA for 3 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,110)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Subscription
on Engoo
Takako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,792)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ami
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (926)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$23/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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 | 1,062 | $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, 5242 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3147 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, 1062 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
- Japan3,327 / 5,484
Taiwan151 / 5,484
China120 / 5,484
South Korea63 / 5,484- Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,484
United States31 / 5,484
Philippines14 / 5,484
Spain12 / 5,484
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,242 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 3,387 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 5,484 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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