Jin
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there, I'm Jin. I'm Filipino-Japanese and have lived in the Philippines and Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 4.8 (559)
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4,222 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,222 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
4,222
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
239 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Lily
NativeEngoo · Japan
I studied Literature at a junior college in Nagano, Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (444)
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Tomoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
After several years of experience working as a translator and interpreter in the corporate world, I now also tutor English to elementary school students at a…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (423)
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Mai
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Mai. I am a pharmacist who is also aiming to obtain a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacy in England.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (415)
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Aine
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up going back and forth between Indonesia and Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (427)
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Mimi A
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (375)
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Minori
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Minori, an English and Japanese tutor.
- Native
- Not listed
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- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (421)
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Yui
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in Japan, and I initially found it difficult to improve my speaking skills.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (368)
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Akihiro
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Akihiro. I was born and raised in Iwate, Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (340)
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Minori S
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up bilingual in Australia and lived in Hiroshima not long ago.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (337)
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Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
During my time overseas, I had the privilege of connecting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (318)
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Takuma
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, my name is Takuma, and I'm excited to help you improve your English!
- Native
- Not listed
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (313)
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Noa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I’m Noa, and I grew up in Japan and New Zealand.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (324)
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Poco
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am here to help you enjoy English and Japanese.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (288)
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Real
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Performance Studies.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (284)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Riku
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Riku. I studied at Akita International University in Japan.
- Native
- Not listed
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (287)
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Mikiko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, my name is Mikiko. Although I've never studied abroad in an English-speaking country, I learned English in Japan.
- Native
- Not listed
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- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (291)
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Mika
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have worked in the financial industry for more than 20 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
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- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (273)
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Mint
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Laws and professional experience across diverse fields, including healthcare, trade, and hospitality.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (230)
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Nina
NativeEngoo · Japan
I attended Keele University in England as an exchange student during my senior year of college.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (219)
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Misa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Misa. I've traveled to 44 countries and love doing so with my family.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (220)
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Mayu
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (222)
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Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have more than five years of experience tutoring English, both spoken and written, for adults and children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (207)
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Sara
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Sara. I attended international school when I was living abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (212)
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- Everyday admin & immigration
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 461 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 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 $28, 3980 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2179 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1801 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 461 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $46, 26 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
- Japan2,403 / 4,222
South Korea42 / 4,222
China36 / 4,222
Taiwan35 / 4,222
United States22 / 4,222
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
Spain12 / 4,222
Italy12 / 4,222
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,980 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,419 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,222 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026
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