Chiharu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese fluently and confidently!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Page language: English
6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 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–$27
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
6,091
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
3,206 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mai
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High School🎓Basic English✅
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
100名以上指導の経験✨初心者～上級者まで大歓迎！✨あ なたのニーズに合わせたレッスンで丁寧にサポートします🎯会話に特化した講師と楽しく学ぼう！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Miyokku
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Natural Japanese step by step🐣
- Beginner (A1)
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Mana
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's improve your spoken Japanese with your coach 🇯🇵
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
須山
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 8 yrs Experience | Conversat
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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YUJI
Nativeitalki · Japan
I met Japanese learners from 30 countries🌍 slow and steady★
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
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Unlock
AmazingTalker · United Kingdom
Children (6-11)
- Beginner (A1)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Moe
Nativeitalki · Japan
Studied Japanese teaching at the university
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.7 (29)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Jarin
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 Taiwan Mandarin Cert | Korea
- Advanced (C1)
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Aya
Nativeitalki · Japan
15+Yrs ZERO BEGINNER Welcome! Travel,Culture ,Free conversation, Basic grammar 📕
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
佳音
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 🗣
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Sue
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
YURI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Akiyo
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Japanese Tutor | From Beginner to Advanced | Casual Conversation｜Business & Interview Support
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Megumi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Native Japanese｜French support
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Reiko.A
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese the Easy & Fun Way! 😄 Personalized Lessons with Original Materials 📚
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Rika
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
SHIMPEI
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Noriko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🏅From toddlers to business 🤗
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Fumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Improve your pitch accent, pronunciation, intonation and rhythm with me!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
Amber
AmazingTalker · China
Conversation+Listening🌟
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
korino
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しくてもっと日本の文化が知りたくなる！より自然な日本語で会話ができる！そんなレッスンをしています！
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Asuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JLPT Teacher | Conversationa
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $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 $27, 5846 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 3947 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1899 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1635 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
- Japan3,870 / 6,091
- Taiwan153 / 6,091
- China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
Italy15 / 6,091
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 5,846 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 4,190 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 6,091 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 1,635 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 30, 2026
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