Miho
Native (likely)Apprentus
Online japanese lesson available. いっしょに日本語を勉強しましょう!!
- Native (likely)
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
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
56 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Kiyoe
Native (likely)Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Noriko
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Hoshi
NativeApprentus
Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor
- Native
- 14 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Luna
Apprentus
Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Rui
Apprentus
🇯🇵 中級日本語 Intermediate Japanese for non native speakers
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- Not listed
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
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Anna
NativeApprentus
Speak English with Confidence - Conversation Classes
- Native
- Not listed
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Shiori
Native (likely)Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Khamida
Apprentus
Japanese for serious learners. Both students and workers are welcome!
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Takayuki
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese, Spanish and Italian classes. For those who want to learn Japanese, Spanish or Italian language and culture!
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Aika
Native (likely)Apprentus
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | Conversation Training with a Native (All Materials Provided)🌸🍡
- Native (likely)
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Linus
Apprentus
Japanese lessons for beginners online in the Netherlands by student with focus on JLPT N5 basic
- Intermediate (B1) (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Dutch +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Emi
NativeApprentus
Certified Native Japanese Teacher Teaches
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Yukari
Native (likely)Apprentus
Effective and Knowledgeable Japanese Tutor for All levels (Online)
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Shiki
Native (likely)Apprentus
Talk in Japanese with confidence! Your teacher will guide you!
- Native (likely)
- 16 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Miyo
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese Speaking Class with a native Japanese speaker
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Riki
NativeApprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Daichi
Native (likely)Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Miki
NativeApprentus
Enjoy Japanese lessons! Improve your Japanese with me!
- Native
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Ayami
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese classes for children and adults with experienced teachers
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kaho
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese language class by English / Japanese bilingual
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yukiko
Native (likely)Apprentus
Explore Japanese with Friendly Lessons – From Basics to Fluency, at Your Own Pace
- Native (likely)
- 5 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kiyo
NativeApprentus
Japanese lessons for all levels - learn through what you love
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Yuka
NativeApprentus
Japanese Online Class/日本語教室~Let’s learn Japanese together~
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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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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