Miho
Apprentus
Online japanese lesson available. いっしょに日本語を勉強しましょう!!
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- ★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
3,756 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 3,756 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 $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$3.19
Trial lesson
3,756
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
20 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Kiyoe
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher
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- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Noriko
Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Hoshi
Apprentus
Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor
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- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Luna
Apprentus
Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Rui
Apprentus
🇯🇵 中級日本語 Intermediate Japanese for non native speakers
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- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Anna
Apprentus
Speak English with Confidence - Conversation Classes
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Shiori
Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Khamida
Apprentus
Japanese for serious learners. Both students and workers are welcome!
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- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Takayuki
Apprentus
Japanese, Spanish and Italian classes. For those who want to learn Japanese, Spanish or Italian language and culture!
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- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Aika
Apprentus
🗣️ Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | Conversation Training with a Native (All Materials Provided)🌸🍡
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Emi
Apprentus
Certified Native Japanese Teacher Teaches
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Yukari
Apprentus
Effective and Knowledgeable Japanese Tutor for All levels (Online)
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Shiki
Apprentus
Talk in Japanese with confidence! Your teacher will guide you!
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Miyo
Apprentus
Japanese Speaking Class with a native Japanese speaker
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Riki
Apprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
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- New tutor
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- English +2
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Daichi
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Miki
Apprentus
Enjoy Japanese lessons! Improve your Japanese with me!
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Ayami
Apprentus
Japanese classes for children and adults with experienced teachers
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Kaho
Apprentus
Japanese language class by English / Japanese bilingual
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- New tutor
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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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 | 451 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 246 | $16 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 20 | $36 | $28–$51 | 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, 3514 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 1736 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1778 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, 450 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 246 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
$36Middle 50% between $28 and $51, 20 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
Japan1,959 / 3,756
South Korea39 / 3,756
Taiwan34 / 3,756
China33 / 3,756
United States21 / 3,756
Spain12 / 3,756
Italy12 / 3,756
Hong Kong SAR China11 / 3,756
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 3,514 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.60 and $40 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 $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 1,976 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.19. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, AmazingTalker, italki, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 3,756 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, AmazingTalker, italki, 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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