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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

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

Atsushi

Atsushi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMを修了。子供から大人まで日本語を教えることができ、一人一人に適したレッスンを行うことができます。

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4,595)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kara

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher who not only knows English but also knows how to teach Japanese to English speaker

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (2,686)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuri

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Help you reach your goal throughout this Japanese language learning journey!

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (2,365)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Koichi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +6
★ 5.0 (2,244)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

italkiで7年11ヶ月日本語を教えています!フィリピンのセブ島に約7年住んでいました!去年の年末にIT系の会社を引退しました。日本語でいろいろなお話をしましょう!どんなことでも聞いてくださいね!

Native
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1,762)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

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

Tamaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly & Experienced Japanese Teacher 😊|All Levels Welcome!

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,670)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,595)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yukari

Yukari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,566)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (1,416)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

❤️Perfect grammar with a pro writer 💛No recording video/voice

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,267)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maco

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm here for beginners :) I use textbook GENKI and irodori.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (1,222)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Satomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher for both adults and children. Absolute beginners and kids are welcome!!

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (869)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mel

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun, Easy to talk to,Certified teacher🇯🇵/🇺🇸,10+ yrs EXP, Explain in🇯🇵/🇺🇸,Group lesson for 2

Native
10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (847)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yoshida

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am also qualified to teach Japanese to Japanese junior high and high school students.

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (791)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher with over 15 years experience of teaching Japanese in school and private lessons.

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (785)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

For everyone from children to business people, Intensive training in speaking and listening

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (783)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Takako

Takako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Qualified and certified teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience

Native
25 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (764)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher in Germany! Fun to learn!

Native
11 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (749)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuna

South Korea

italki · South Korea

🌏 Multilingual Tutor EN / KR / JP / 中文 | 9500+ lessons | 7 yrs exp | Adult & Kids | Friendly tutor

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (753)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Takako

Takako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

26 years as a singing & voice teacher, now sharing Japanese songs and language lessons on italki.

Native
26 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (699)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Akari

Akari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner| Japan trip| Tour guide in Kyoto and West Japan|Proofreading| History| Society| Culture

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (734)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Koyuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English & Chinese👌JLPT, Interviews & Japan Travel|Hall of Fame Instructor with Proven Result|

Native
30 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
English +6
★ 5.0 (672)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Noboru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Master Japanese Language Speaking Skills with the Sentence Pattern and Read-Aloud Method!

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (662)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸I’M A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER🌸Games. Music. JLPT. BJT. Business manner. Business Japanese

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (640)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • 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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