John R.
Wyzant
Experienced Language Teacher
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,624)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
6,692 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,692 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
6,692
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
6,692 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Chiharu M.
NativeWyzant
Experienced Native Japanese Language Tutor with a Master's Degree
- Native
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,148)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Jonathan L.
Wyzant
PhD in modern Japanese history with 4+ Experience in Japan
- Not listed
- 100+ hours taught
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Jess
FindTutors
Japanese GCSE and A-Level (Full Textbooks) - Online Classes
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$119/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Tohru H.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified teacher & 25-yr bilingual executive — Business Japanese from zero to N1+. I help busy business professionals learn practical business Japanese.
- Native
- 30 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (31)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$103/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $43
Samantha R.
Wyzant
Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience
- Not listed
- 200+ hours taught
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (264)
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
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Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
30‑min Japanese Free Talk for Intermediate–Advanced｜Gentle corrections｜Over 1,000 hours taught
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$100/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
mao
Nativeitalki · Japan
「褒めるばかりで、直してもらえない。」 度々お聞きします。ネイティブ並みを目指す方。発音アクセント・イントネーションを重点に、ていねいに指導・訓練します。
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (852)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Joey C.
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
- Advanced (C1)
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$96/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $40
Kaoru S.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Explore Japanese with a Native Instructor: 25 Years of Experience
- Native (likely)
- 25 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Travis H.
Preply · United States
Learn with someone who has been through it all! Beginner → JLPT N1 → Japanese degree → 10 years as a translator. Focus on meaningful communication and fluency.
- Fluent (C2)
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$90/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $38
Miho
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中～上級者向け】日本語での対話を通じてあなたの人生を豊かにします｜ 生活会話レッスン▸ビジネス会話レッスン▸プレミアムレッスン(日本語ライフカウンセリング) ｜ 講師経験が豊富&海外移住の経験もあり
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (509)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$90/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Maya S.
Wyzant
Native Japanese w/ Teacher Training Certificate from NY Japan Society
- Not listed
- 50+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within an hour
Chris
Tutor Hunt
Have been a professional Japanese translator for the last four years.
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- CELTA
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Kids
Mari
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Practical Japanese | Speaking
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (642)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$86/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Taeko
Nativeitalki · Japan
Make progress and get the results you want ! Learn without textbooks ❗️Limited Availability❗️
- Native
- 15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (899)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$85/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $50
Seiko D.
NativeWyzant
Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (191)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Aki M.
NativeWyzant
I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!
- Native
- 5,000+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,555)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Yoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 15 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (401)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Tamae
Nativeitalki · Japan
中級者以上向け｜楽しく会話力を磨き、スキルをキープする日本語レッスン
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
Sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified teacher for Japanese, Mandarin, and Art with 15+ years of teaching experience.
- Native
- 15 yrs · 7 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
KAHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀
- Native
- 7 yrs · 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $30
Miki
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am currently offering trial and free conversation classes only.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$80/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,158 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 | 2,158 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,489 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 946 | $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 | 728 | $11 | $7.58–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 257 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 73 | $23 | $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 | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 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, 6432 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4639 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1793 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2158 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1487 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 946 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.58 and $15, 727 tutors
Classgap
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 73 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 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
- Japan4,382 / 6,692
- Taiwan165 / 6,692
China149 / 6,692
South Korea75 / 6,692
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692- United States39 / 6,692
Philippines18 / 6,692
Italy18 / 6,692
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 6,432 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 $7.58 or less.
Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,897 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 6,692 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,158 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 6, 2026
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