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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4,571)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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4,127 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,127 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.19. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.19
Trial lesson
4,127
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
247 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,236)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,204)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
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Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (2,778)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
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N3
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,659)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$34/h
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Famous
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,612)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,147)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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Niki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
unlock global career opportuni
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,955)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
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Teacher Shun
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Start Learning from ZERO!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (1,917)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
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Hitomi
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MA degree in Japanese
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,946)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
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YURIKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,901)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
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Takako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,792)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
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Ray
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,718)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$34/h
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理恵
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,740)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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Teacher Pudding
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,677)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
4000+LESSON
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
CONV. FOR ADULTS & KIDS (6+)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,665)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
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MIHO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,672)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Suzuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,545)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
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AOYAMA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,479)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
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Kaku
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,416)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
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Ryoko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,394)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
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Hana
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
- Advanced (C1)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,385)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
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"Master
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Mastery！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,353)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
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Kohei
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣 | JLPT🈴
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,335)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/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 Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 369 | $16 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 23 | $34 | $29–$50 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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, 3885 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 2089 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1796 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1479 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.65 and $15, 695 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 369 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $29 and $50, 23 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
- Japan2,315 / 4,127
South Korea42 / 4,127- Taiwan35 / 4,127
- China34 / 4,127
United States22 / 4,127
Spain12 / 4,127
Italy12 / 4,127- Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,127
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,885 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $38 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,329 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.19. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,127 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 1,481 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 28, 2026
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