Nina
NativeEngoo · Japan
I attended Keele University in England as an exchange student during my senior year of college.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (219)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Page language: English
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
284 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Misa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone! My name is Misa. I've traveled to 44 countries and love doing so with my family.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (220)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Mayu
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (222)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have more than five years of experience tutoring English, both spoken and written, for adults and children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (209)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Mia
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello there! I like doing exercise and playing sports, like softball and basketball.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (201)
- Not shown
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Sara
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Sara. I attended international school when I was living abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (212)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Atsu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone! My name is Atsu. I graduated from a Japanese technical college (Kosen) and spent two years in Toronto, Canada, on a working holiday.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (182)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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Laurel
NativeEngoo · Japan
I've been working as an English-Japanese publishing translator and have translated more than 100 books in various genres, from romance novels to serious…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (178)
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Mayu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is Mayu. I spent my childhood living in various countries, including Japan, the United States, Canada, and Vietnam.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (190)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Yumi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am Yumi, and I am a multilingual tutor from Japan.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (150)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Namiko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is Namiko. I'm from Japan. I spent three years of elementary school in San Francisco, United States.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.8 (167)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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Shin
NativeEngoo · Japan
I’m Shin. I was born in Japan but spent most of my childhood abroad, mainly in Asian countries.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (141)
- Not shown
- Kids
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Taisho
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am Taisho. I’m a bilingual English tutor who speaks both English and Japanese fluently.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (131)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Mary
NativeEngoo · Japan
I earned my B.A. in English Literature from a university in Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (130)
- Not shown
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Kotaro
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Kotaro. I live in Canada, and my educational background is in Marketing.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (125)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Chie
NativeEngoo · Japan
Thank you so much for coming to my page!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (127)
- Not shown
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Miu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Miu, and I have had the opportunity to live in New York for more than three years.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (111)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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An
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is An. I studied Liberal Arts at a university in Japan, giving me a broad foundation for discussing academic and cultural topics.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (110)
- Not shown
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Shun
NativeEngoo · Japan
After studying in an international school in Denmark during my high school years, I completed my bachelor's in Japan, majoring in Political Science.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (107)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
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Mickey
NativeEngoo · Japan
I worked as an in-house interpreter between Japanese and English for global companies for seven years and as an English tutor in English schools for three…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (103)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Miyuki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (92)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
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Rian
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up in both Japan and the UK, giving me unique, firsthand insight into both English language communication and bicultural understanding.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (90)
- Not shown
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Ayano
NativeEngoo · Japan
Born and raised in Japan, I have over two years of experience tutoring English to children.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (87)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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Miho
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am from Japan and have experience working as an interpreter for an athletic team.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (83)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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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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