Shigekazu
Letuelezioni
Corsi di lingua giapponese da principiante ad avanzato
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- ★ 5.0 (50)
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$22/h
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4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$28
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
4,365
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
160 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yuka
Tusclasesparticulares
Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…
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- ★ 5.0 (20)
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$19/h
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Oriana
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés para principiantes: entiende cómo funciona el idioma
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- ★ 5.0 (17)
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$28/h
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Jennifer
FindTutors
🌈 Beginners Japanese – Fun & Engaging 1-to-1 Online Lessons 💻✨ Suitable for Ages 11+ & Adults
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- ★ 5.0 (13)
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$46/h
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Kei
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés nativo con nivel N1 (Noken). Nativo en japonés, catalán y castellano. Puedo enseñar a nivel principiante e intermedio
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- ★ 5.0 (12)
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$16/h
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Celeste
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés ONLINE. Nivel de iniciación y principiantes
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- ★ 5.0 (5)
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$11/h
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Hideto
Voscours
Cours de japonais à distance, du niveau débutant au niveau professionnel
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- ★ 5.0 (2)
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$28/h
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Kazuya
Voscours
Cours de japonais par un natif certifié débutant à avancé
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$28/h
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Freddi
FindTutors
Japanese tutor for absolute beginners (JLPT N2 grade A)
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- ★ 5.0 (2)
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- Beginners
$33/h
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Eri
FindTutors
Japanese Teacher from Tokyo | Beginner Friendly | Speak Naturally & Travel Japanese
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$20/h
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Sofía
Tusclasesparticulares
Profe de japonés desde nivel principiante hasta N3!
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$17/h
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Noa
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
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$11/h
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Kaori
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch-Tutor Anfänger Richtiges Japanisch lernen
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$23/h
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Kaho
Nachhilfepro
Beginners are welcome! Learn natural Japanese (N4, N5) with a cheerful and encouraging teacher. 😊✊🏻✨
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$26/h
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Sarah
Voscours
Professeur de japonais niveau débutant
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Atsuko
Voscours
Professeur de japonais en visio débutant-intermédiaire - avancé
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$23/h
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Kaho
FindTutors
🌸Learn Japanese with me in a fun and natural way, starting from beginner level! 😊✊🏻✨ I will support your efforts! Let’s achieve your goals and dreams! 😆🌼
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$40/h
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Maxence
Voscours
Cours de japonais débutant et intermédiaire N5-N3 en ligne
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$17/h
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Laura
Tusclasesparticulares
CLASES DE JAPONÉS PARA PRINCIPIANTES
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$10/h
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Anais
Voscours
Cours de japonais en ligne pour débutants, avec préparation au JLPT Niveau 4 et 5
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Ioana
Voscours
Japanese tutor for beginners, I have the JLPT exam and I can provide all the resources and knowledge you need to get your first j Japanese Language Proficiency…
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Fraissard
Voscours
Cours de japonais - Niveau débutant à intermédiaire
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Kathleen
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour les débutants dans les Yvelines dans les alentours de Guyancourt
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$23/h
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Margot
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour débutants et intermédiaires, en ligne
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$11/h
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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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 |
| Apprentus | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 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, 4123 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 2316 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1807 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, 695 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 599 tutors
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $33, 268 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 72 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $28 and $47, 31 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $40 and $70, 25 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
Japan2,536 / 4,365
South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365
United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 4,123 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $9.56 and $37 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 $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,556 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,365 Japanese tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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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