Natsumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Page language: English
6,424 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,424 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,424
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,424 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mayu O.
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome! 🌸 Let's Learn Basic to Natural Japanese | Fun & Easy | English OK
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Clara
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés nivel iniciación y básico
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
YUU_nihongo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
友達と話す感覚で、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！ 話したいトピック何でもOK ◡̈ ☆No cameraでも大丈夫です☆
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mayu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Only for girls ♪ Certified and experiemced Japanese teacher for all levels
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (211)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Louis
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Kana | Travel | Daily | JLPT
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Satsuki S.
NativePreply · Japan
Former University Japanese Instructor | Research-Based Teaching | Preply Certified Tutor
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (19)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$52/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $22
Yuri
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
¡Clases de japonés para todos los niveles!
- Native (likely)
- 9 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Rena.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しく、リラックスした雰囲気（ふいんき）で、 日本語（にほんご）でお話（はな）ししましょう！！ Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
Chiyoko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcome to Chiyoko's class. Let's talk about your favorite topics!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (208)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Vanessa
AmazingTalker · China
speaking|conversation
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Ena Patricia V.
NativePreply · Japan
Casual Japanese for Beginners & Japan Lovers!
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Luis
Tusclases
Clases de Japonés nivel básico a intermedio
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
$11/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Meg.C
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's try speaking Japanese with the words you already know with English!
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Megumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (207)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Yutaka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👨👩👧👦All ages🏅TOEIC IELTS
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (116)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yuya I.
NativePreply · Japan
English or Japanese, no problem! Beginners welcome! Let's learn together step by step in a relaxed class.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Itzel
Tusclases
Clases particulares en línea de Japonés para principiante (desde 15 años)
- Basic (A2) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.59/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sae. H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
３０分では少し物足りない方向け
- Native
- 30 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$8.61/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Monica
Nativeitalki · Japan
Welcomes students at all levels—from complete beginners to those with some experience and beyond!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (213)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
KOTA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English OK| Conversation Coach
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (115)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Nobuki K.
NativePreply · Japan
Living overseas, native Japanese, classes in Spanish also available.
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
José
Tusclases
“Más que clases: orientación migratoria con empatía y experiencia”
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$6.15/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nanae.M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで日本語をアウトプットしましょう！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 1,968 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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, 6179 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4359 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1820 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1968 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1482 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 922 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 698 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, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $43 and $70, 27 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
- Japan4,166 / 6,424
- Taiwan157 / 6,424
- China141 / 6,424
South Korea71 / 6,424
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,424
United States37 / 6,424
Italy17 / 6,424
Philippines16 / 6,424
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,179 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: $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 4,602 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 6,424 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,968 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 1, 2026
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