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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.

Kohei

Kohei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have reviewed the introduction. Here is the revised version that adheres to the provided criteria.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (13,765)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
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
Yukiko M

Yukiko M

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (13,225)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
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
Maki

Maki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture and lived in the United States for about six years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (11,974)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Kuni

Kuni

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I moved to Seattle after graduating from high school in Japan to study.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10,503)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Shoko

Shoko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Shoko. I lived in London for over 20 years and returned to Japan in 2016.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (9,855)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
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
Yousuke

Yousuke

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

My name is Yousuke and I am from Japan. I have a master's degree in Chemistry and am a national government-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter for foreigners.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (9,253)
Not shown

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
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I moved to the U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8,165)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Nori

Nori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

"It's never too late to learn something new, and it's never too late to be positive." Tutoring English and Japanese to motivated people is my pleasure and…

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8,078)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am a former student of DMM Eikaiwa, and I learned English without ever studying abroad.

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
★ 4.9 (7,494)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Annie

Annie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

一緒に日本語を話しましょう!

Native
15 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (7,383)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kazumi I

Kazumi I

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I'm a passionate language learner myself and I absolutely love English!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7,173)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
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
Etsuko

Etsuko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I had the opportunity to study at an American public school as an international student and graduated from the Advanced Course at Osaka Jogakuin Junior College.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,711)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mako M

Mako M

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

After studying abroad in the Philippines and Canada, I continue my language journey by learning English online.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,700)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Michi

Michi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (6,660)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aki

Aki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (6,486)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Daisuke

Daisuke

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 985, Graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Pronunciation correction, Eiken (all grades), TOEIC lessons available…

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6,309)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
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

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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, 4639 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1793 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 4,897 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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