Tomoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Industrial Design and I am a native Japanese speaker.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13,363)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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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
239 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Kohei
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have reviewed the introduction. Here is the revised version that adheres to the provided criteria.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13,741)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Yukiko M
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13,208)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Takayo Y
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in England for 17 years, including my time as a student.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (12,378)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Maki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture and lived in the United States for about six years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (11,930)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Kuni
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to Seattle after graduating from high school in Japan to study.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (10,452)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Kaori T
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I started learning English in junior high school and have loved it ever since.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (9,246)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Shoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Shoko. I lived in London for over 20 years and returned to Japan in 2016.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (9,836)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Yousuke
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Yousuke and I am from Japan. I have a master's degree in Chemistry and am a national government-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter for foreigners.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (9,231)
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Ichi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Ichi! I have several work experiences with people from various countries, and those experiences broadened my perspectives.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8,848)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Terumi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have been tutoring English for many years, with students ranging from ages 5 to 82.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8,801)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Nori
NativeEngoo · Japan
"It's never too late to learn something new, and it's never too late to be positive." Tutoring English and Japanese to motivated people is my pleasure and…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8,058)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Sachi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (8,127)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Kazumi I
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I'm a passionate language learner myself and I absolutely love English!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (7,171)
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Fumie K
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Fumie. I am a certified tutor with a diverse background.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,820)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am a former student of DMM Eikaiwa, and I learned English without ever studying abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (7,486)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Mako M
NativeEngoo · Japan
After studying abroad in the Philippines and Canada, I continue my language journey by learning English online.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,684)
- Not shown
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Etsuko
NativeEngoo · Japan
I had the opportunity to study at an American public school as an international student and graduated from the Advanced Course at Osaka Jogakuin Junior College.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,679)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Michi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,630)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Megu K
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I studied abroad in California, USA for 3 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,110)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Tom
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Tom. I started learning English completely from scratch when I was 21 and became an English tutor at 24.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,095)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Daisuke
NativeEngoo · Japan
Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 985, Graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Pronunciation correction, Eiken (all grades), TOEIC lessons available…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,308)
- Not shown
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Yukio
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Yukio. I specialize in strengthening the fundamental areas of English.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (6,089)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
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Tomoko W
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, my name is Tomoko. I am a TEFL/TESOL-certified English instructor.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (5,964)
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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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