Yukiko M
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13,299)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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
4,705 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeBook on Engoo(opens in a new tab)
Annie
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に日本語を話しましょう！
- Native
- 15 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7,386)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Demon
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (4,736)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$58/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
Mari
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,016)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kanako S
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
- Native (likely)
- 12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (405)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Masako
NativeClassgap · Japan
I love learning other languages and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world exchanging the culture. I have over 25 years' experience in teaching la…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (415)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Yuya I.
NativePreply · Japan
👑 No.1-rated Japanese Teacher on Preply 👑 | 5+ Years Experience | 5000+ Hours Taught | Hundreds of Satisfied Students. (For adults only 18+)
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (258)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
David F. L.
Wyzant
TOEFL Tutor | Accent Coach & Former Writing Tutor
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (153)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Ikuyo
Native (likely)Tutor Hunt
I am a Japanese Teacher at a British boarding school and a specialized college catering to individuals with special educational needs.
- Native (likely)
- 20 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
Hector
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés todos los niveles (Primer mes 20% descuento )
- Not listed
- 20 years teaching
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (29)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$18/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kiyoe
Native (likely)Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kyoko. I
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$1.89/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Takayo Y
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in England for 17 years, including my time as a student.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12,506)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Top
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4,605)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Atsushi
Nativeitalki · 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
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Eiji
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,799)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Norah A
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Certified tutor with over 3,000 lessons of experience, All are welcome!
- Native
- 8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (241)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ryosei H.
NativePreply · Japan
Stop settling for beginners. If you want a tutor with a decade of expertise who delivers real results without the premium price tag, you’ve found your match. L…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (220)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Alberto
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hello everyone!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (198)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Megumi
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Preparación para el JLPT y práctica de conversación
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
Aki
Native (likely)Tutor Hunt
Hi everyone! I am a Japanese lady, qualified as a Japanese teacher.
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Noriko
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
HIROMI.CH
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大 歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Sachi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8,333)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17 –$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 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, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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