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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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
6,828
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

42 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Kiyoe

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

Noriko

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.

Native (likely)
12 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hoshi

Hoshi

Native

Apprentus

Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor

Native
14 years teaching
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Luna

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
Anna

Anna

Native

Apprentus

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
Khamida

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)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Aika

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)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kurt

Kurt

Apprentus

Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
Language degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yukari

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

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

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

Riki

Native

Apprentus

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

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
Ayami

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
Yuka

Yuka

Native

Apprentus

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
Kanae

Kanae

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Minami

Minami

Native

Apprentus

Beginner Japanese🌸 Learn with an Experienced Native Tutor

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alexandre

Alexandre

Apprentus

Private French/Japanese/English lessons for everyone

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
None listed
French +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rinko

Rinko

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Japanese Lessons for Adults & Teens - Qualified + Experienced Native Instructor

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Haruka

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Fun and Easy Japanese Nihongo lesson with Native Haruka

Native (likely)
5 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Makiko

Makiko

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Japanese lessons with a native speaker – Beginners, travelers, and advanced conversation

Native (likely)
2 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yukari

Yukari

Native

Apprentus

Fun Kids' Right-Brain Japanese, Fun Conversation, JLPT, Workplace & Caregiving🌸 Level Up with a Certified Teacher!

Native
20 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Masa

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Business & Practical Japanese | Native Tutor, Former University Professor (Japan)

Native (likely)
New tutor
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaede

Kaede

Native

Apprentus

Casual Japanese Conversation Practice (N4 and above)

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,560 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: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $8.42 or less.

Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,995 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 6,828 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,150 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 November 12, 2026

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