Raquel
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés para todos los niveles y preparación del Noken
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- ★ 4.9 (17)
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$28/h
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1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
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.
Rui
Apprentus
🇯🇵 中級日本語 Intermediate Japanese for non native speakers
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- None listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Xenia.Y
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Muzamil
Classgap · Pakistan
Japanese for Beginners | Learn N5 Step by Step
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches B1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Mutsumi
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
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- New tutor
- Other certificate
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- No reviews yet
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- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Ray
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
- Fluent (C2)
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,727)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$34/h
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Samantha R.
Wyzant
Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience
- Not listed
- 200+ hours taught
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (269)
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Maya Y
LanguaTalk · Japan
7 year's experienced Japanese Teacher, available also for super Beginner!
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- 200+ lessons
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (52)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$33/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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- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$46/h
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Anna
NativeApprentus
Speak English with Confidence - Conversation Classes
- Native
- Not listed
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
cman
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Gabriel R.
Classgap · Peru
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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Makoto
Tutor Hunt
Makoto born in 1960 Japanese/English Bilingual Tutor with online/offline experience.
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- New tutor
- Other certificate
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- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Teacher Pudding
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,682)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
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Chase K.
Wyzant
Japanese teacher with experience living and working all over Japan
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 500+ hours taught
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (229)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
Riku Y
LanguaTalk · Japan
Riku🏋Teaches Japanese in English and Spanish👨🏫Learn Japanese right now💪
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- 500+ lessons
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- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (51)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$55/h
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Larissa
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de japonês on-line, aulas interativas, tarefas extras e mentoria 24h!
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- None listed
- Portuguese
- ★ 5.0 (13)
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$11/h
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Shiori
Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
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- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Marco Lee
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Peter
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$32/h
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Kaku
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,430)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$41/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Seiko D.
Wyzant
Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.
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- 500+ hours taught
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- ★ 5.0 (191)
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- Exam prep
Madoka K
LanguaTalk · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with varied experience
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- 200+ lessons
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (50)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$33/h
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Ignacio
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés real de manera amena con un profe titulado
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- Teaching degree
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (12)
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$20/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan966 / 1,326
- Taiwan43 / 1,326
- China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326- Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Italy4 / 1,326
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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