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Online Japanese tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $26 at the median, across the 1,326 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $18 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$26/h
Median / hour
$18–$34
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,326
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

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

Manuel

Manuel

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

PROFESOR NATIVO Y BILINGÜE DE JAPONÉS - ACADEMIA DARUMA ZEN (Página Web)

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$23/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)
Hitomi

Hitomi

Tutor Hunt

I am a professional, experienced teacher of more than 25years not only in England but in Japan.

Not listed
1,000+ hours taught
Other certificate
Not listed
★ 5.0 (8)
Usually within a few hours
  • Kids
$40/h
Book on Tutor Hunt(opens in a new tab)
Noriko

Noriko

Apprentus

Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$51/h
Book on Apprentus(opens in a new tab)
Mia

Mia

China

Classgap · China

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 10 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$34/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Junen

Junen

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $4.44
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Teacher Apple

Teacher Apple

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Teach Japanese as a friend 👭

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2,462)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$42/h
Trial $8.80
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)

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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 (1,155)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
$65/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Reiko M

Reiko M

Japan

LanguaTalk · Japan

Let's learn Japanese! For all age learner, welcome!

Not listed
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (169)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$22/h
Free trial lesson
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)

Eacademy.prof

Voscours

Cours de japonais en ligne | Apprenez pas à pas avec une méthode adaptée

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (24)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

$6.83/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)
Aki

Aki

Tutor Hunt

Hi everyone! I am a Japanese lady, qualified as a Japanese teacher.

Not listed
200+ hours taught
Other certificate
Not listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Usually within a day
  • Kids
$40/h
Book on Tutor Hunt(opens in a new tab)
Hoshi

Hoshi

Apprentus

Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor

Not listed
Not listed
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$37/h
Book on Apprentus(opens in a new tab)
Leelee

Leelee

ChinaNative

Cafetalk · China

はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！

Native
20,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$6.35/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Vladyslav

Vladyslav

Ukraine

Classgap · Ukraine

Upper intermediate (B2)
1 years teaching
Other certificate
Russian +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
ris

ris

China

AmazingTalker · China

🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (2,009)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$22/h
Trial $4.40
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
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
$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Nami N

Nami N

Japan

LanguaTalk · Japan

20 years experienced teacher specialized for beginners, 10,000+ online lessons

Not listed
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Catalan +1
★ 5.0 (79)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$35/h
Trial $12
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)
Carlos

Carlos

Tusclasesparticulares

Graduado y con Máster en japonés oferta clases eficaces e interesantes

Fluent (C2) (likely)
Not listed
Language degree
Spanish
★ 5.0 (19)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$11/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)
Luna

Luna

Apprentus

Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)

Not listed
Not listed
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$60/h
Book on Apprentus(opens in a new tab)
Chris

Chris

Tutor Hunt

Have been a professional Japanese translator for the last four years.

Not listed
10 hours taught
Language degree
Not listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Kids
$89/h
Book on Tutor Hunt(opens in a new tab)
Linda.A

Linda.A

TaiwanNative

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$15/h
Trial $3.17
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Muhammad A.

Muhammad A.

Indonesia

Classgap · Indonesia

のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.

Upper intermediate (B2)
1 years teaching
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$12/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Lillian

Lillian

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

#Japanese #Chinese

Fluent (C2)
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +4
★ 5.0 (1,778)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$34/h
Trial $3.30
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)
Haruma K.

Haruma K.

Wyzant

Native Japanese and English Bilingual

Not listed
500+ hours taught
Not listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (396)
Not shown
$60/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Yuki M

Yuki M

Japan

LanguaTalk · Japan

Native Japanese Tutor with MA Language Pedagogy(Japanese)

Not listed
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (69)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$28/h
Free trial lesson
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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
AmazingTalker413$26$20–$325.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo284from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Preply228$36$30–$455.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors164$17$9.85–$245.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk73$10$6.32–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki40$15$12–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Wyzant31$55$43–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap29$24$17–$295.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling27$30$25–$365.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus14$38$29–$515.0★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan966 / 1,326
  • TaiwanTaiwan43 / 1,326
  • ChinaChina28 / 1,326
  • South KoreaSouth Korea20 / 1,326
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 1,326
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • ItalyItaly4 / 1,326

Popular Japanese lesson types

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $10 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.32 or less.

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. We list 1,011 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 1,326 Japanese tutors on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, and italki. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 413 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 19, 2026

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