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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,710 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
6,710
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Kazumasa U.

Kazumasa U.

Native

Wyzant

Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!

Native
10,000+ hours taught
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4,949)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Adam W.

Adam W.

Wyzant

Japanese Language & Fluency Coach | PhD in Japanese History

Fluent (C2)
10,000+ hours taught
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,920)
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Shinsuke H.

Shinsuke H.

Native

Wyzant

Experienced Japanese Tutor

Native
5,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3,833)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Aki M.

Aki M.

Native

Wyzant

I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!

Native
5,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3,558)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

Chiharu M.

Chiharu M.

Native

Wyzant

Experienced Native Japanese Language Tutor with a Master's Degree

Native
5,000+ hours taught
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,148)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
John R.

John R.

Wyzant

Experienced Language Teacher

Fluent (C2)
6 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (2,624)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Kana E.

Kana E.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Experienced native Japanese language instructor

Native (likely)
5,000+ hours taught
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,031)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Sayaka M.

Sayaka M.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Master in Education w/12+ years of Japanese Tutoring (Native)

Native (likely)
12 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1,681)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Yukari E.

Yukari E.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Fun and Experienced Japanese Tutor with PhD for All levels

Native (likely)
10 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,152)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Mika M.

Mika M.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years

Native (likely)
18 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,128)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Lydia T.

Lydia T.

Wyzant

9+ Years Language Teaching Experience, Kids and Adults

Advanced (C1) (likely)
9 years teaching
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (840)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
MASAHIDE F.

MASAHIDE F.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson

Native (likely)
1,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (428)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
AKIRA S.

AKIRA S.

Native

Wyzant

Native Japanese Tutor for Conversation, Travel, and Beginners

Native
1,000+ hours taught
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (428)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Haruma K.

Haruma K.

Native

Wyzant

Native Japanese and English Bilingual

Native
500+ hours taught
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (392)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sawako F.

Sawako F.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

A Native Japanese Tutor with Professional Teaching Experience

Native (likely)
1,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (327)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely

Samantha R.

Samantha R.

Wyzant

Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience

Not listed
200+ hours taught
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (264)
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Chase K.

Chase K.

Wyzant

Japanese teacher with experience living and working all over Japan

Fluent (C2)
500+ hours taught
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (229)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Seiko D.

Seiko D.

Native

Wyzant

Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.

Native
500+ hours taught
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (191)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Exam prep
Rachel F.

Rachel F.

Wyzant

FUN, ENCOURAGING JAPANESE & ENGLISH EXPERT

Not listed
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (181)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Kate L.

Kate L.

Wyzant

Japanese Tutor for Beginner to Intermediate Adults

Not listed
5 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (154)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yumi M.

Yumi M.

Native

Wyzant

Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed

Native
500+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (72)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Karin A.

Karin A.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

A Fun, Patient and Certified Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels!

Native (likely)
200+ hours taught
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (55)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Kenneth I.

Kenneth I.

Wyzant

Patient and Knowledgable Japanese tutor with 10+ years experience

Fluent (C2) (likely)
10 years teaching
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (50)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Angela U.

Angela U.

Wyzant

Former Social Studies High School Teacher and Japanese Language Tutor

Intermediate (B1)
100+ hours taught
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (41)
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,154 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
italki2,154$20$15–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,491$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker954$22$17–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk735$12$7.58–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo260from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap73$23$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$375.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus56$34$27–$415.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant33$52$45–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$44–$645.0★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, 6447 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4650 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 1797 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 2154 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 1489 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 954 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $7.58 and $15, 734 tutors
Classgap
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 73 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $41, 56 tutors
Wyzant
$52Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 33 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $44 and $64, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,392 / 6,710
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,710
  • ChinaChina150 / 6,710
  • South KoreaSouth Korea75 / 6,710
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,710
  • United StatesUnited States39 / 6,710
  • PhilippinesPhilippines19 / 6,710
  • ItalyItaly18 / 6,710

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 6,447 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 $7.58 or less.

Not really: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 4,911 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 6,710 Japanese tutors on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo. italki has the most choice, with 2,154 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 October 8, 2026

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