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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

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

anegawa

anegawa

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを弱める練習(中国語母語話者)、イントネーショ…

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Jihye247

Jihye247

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

교과서에서 배운 일본어, 이제 자연스럽게 말해 봐요!

Native
10 yrs · 5 lessons
None listed
Korean +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Luna.C

Luna.C

Taiwan

Cafetalk · Taiwan

從五十音到旅遊會話,手把手陪你學習日文,上全日文老師課前安心打底!

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.85/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Cheng Qing

Cheng Qing

China

Cafetalk · China

たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう!

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Leelee

Leelee

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ! 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか?!中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK!

Native
20,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Noritalia

Noritalia

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

新規の方はこちらからどうぞ♪ Noritaliaってどんなレッスンをする人かな?語学に関する一般的なお悩みでもOK!いろいろなご話をいたしましょう!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Italian +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Lauraラウラ

Lauraラウラ

ItalyNative

Cafetalk · Italy

Impariamo il giapponese dallo hiragana al katakana!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Italian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Elena.O

Elena.O

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Native
5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Russian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Emine

Emine

Türkiye

Cafetalk · Türkiye

Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome

Fluent (C2)
16 lessons
None listed
Turkish +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ryoko koko

Ryoko koko

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

タイ語は文法が簡単って本当?! タイ語の文構成、分かるようでわからない?! 間違った文法知識、誤った語彙の認識を正していきましょう

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Thai +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Reika O

Reika O

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

カナダ現役保育士が現地のPreschoolのサークルタイムを完全再現!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Miho.paris

Miho.paris

FranceNative

Cafetalk · France

フランス語の発音を基礎から丁寧に!正しい読み方を身につけ、自信を持って音読できるようになりましょう♪

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
French +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
MAYUKOSUGI

MAYUKOSUGI

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

This is an orientation session for first-time students. Let's check your English level, talk about your goals and decide which of my lessons is a good fit for…

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
May.

May.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

It provides the opportunity for people who have studied Japanese to chat in order to brush up.

Native
11 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Tamako

Tamako

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's learn Japanese songs from a native singer! J-pop, anime songs, vocaloid songs...etc Lessons are available in English or Japanese.

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +5
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Fumiko.

Fumiko.

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

タイの地元ならではの食事を堪能するために、知っておける表現方法を練習しましょう。

Native
23 lessons
None listed
Thai
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Beginners
Yurika NK

Yurika NK

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

英語を初めて勉強するお子さまから、学習経験のあるお子さままで!

Native
11 yrs · 28 lessons
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Koko

Koko

China

Cafetalk · China

カスタマイズ中国語

Fluent (C2)
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +4
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Airi O

Airi O

MexicoNative

Cafetalk · Mexico

Fun and interactive Spanish lessons designed especially for young learners!

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kumiko.E

Kumiko.E

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

ひらがな、カタカナ、数字、言葉、発音などを習いましょう。

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nao Kagiuchi

Nao Kagiuchi

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

幼児さんから大人までのHalloween特別レッスンです!ハロウィントピックで絵本読みやお歌、ゲームなどを楽しみます☆

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
an an

an an

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Learn Japanese greetings from the beginning. Your best friend as a Japanese beginner! It's okay if you can't do it yet. Let's take our time and learn Japanese…

Native
43 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tomo3

Tomo3

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Onoyo

Onoyo

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

教科書はクローズ!日本語で “いま” をおしゃべりする自由な部屋☕✨ (多言語MIXも大歓迎!文法を気にせず楽しく話そう!)

Native
27 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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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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