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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.

Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Industrial Design and I am a native Japanese speaker.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (13,389)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Takayo Y

Takayo Y

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in England for 17 years, including my time as a student.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (12,392)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kaori T

Kaori T

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I started learning English in junior high school and have loved it ever since.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (9,271)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ichi

Ichi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Ichi! I have several work experiences with people from various countries, and those experiences broadened my perspectives.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8,876)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Terumi

Terumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have been tutoring English for many years, with students ranging from ages 5 to 82.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8,827)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Fumie K

Fumie K

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Fumie. I am a certified tutor with a diverse background.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,850)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Ejderha

Ejderha

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online

Native
25 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +7
★ 5.0 (6,189)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Megu K

Megu K

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I studied abroad in California, USA for 3 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,121)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Tom

Tom

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! I'm Tom. I started learning English completely from scratch when I was 21 and became an English tutor at 24.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6,114)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yukio

Yukio

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Yukio. I specialize in strengthening the fundamental areas of English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,095)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Tomoko W

Tomoko W

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, my name is Tomoko. I am a TEFL/TESOL-certified English instructor.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5,976)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Yo

Yo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I'm a Japanese-American, and I live in Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,855)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Rin

Rin

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have experience studying abroad in Hawaii.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,237)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kurumi

Kurumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone. I'm Kurumi, a tutor for beginners.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5,177)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aki O

Aki O

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in the US for two years during my elementary school years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4,948)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kazumasa U.

Kazumasa U.

Native

Wyzant

Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!

Native
10,000+ hours taught
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4,945)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Misa

Misa

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone, my name is Misa. I know how difficult it is to master new languages, and I'd love to support you in keeping your motivation up.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4,913)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Motoko

Motoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I lived in the U.S. for about 20 years and currently reside in Tokyo, Japan.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4,896)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Demon

Demon

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

😍Through TV Shows😍

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (4,735)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Education. I've been tutoring English for more than 15 years; tutoring languages is my passion.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4,631)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mari F

Mari F

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! For the past 14 years, I have been living in America.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,597)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Top

Top

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Basic~Business|10 years ex

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (4,577)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kaz

Kaz

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born and raised in the U.S. and have been traveling around the world for several years, visiting over 60 countries.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,546)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kei

Kei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I started learning English in my 40s. When I began as a student, I never imagined that I could one day be an online English tutor!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4,249)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,158$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,489$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker946$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk728$11$7.58–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo257from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap73$23$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant31$55$43–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★No trial lessons60 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, 4641 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1791 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,382 / 6,692
  • TaiwanTaiwan165 / 6,692
  • ChinaChina149 / 6,692
  • South KoreaSouth Korea75 / 6,692
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,692
  • PhilippinesPhilippines18 / 6,692
  • ItalyItaly18 / 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 4,899 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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