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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

1,011 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yukako S.

Yukako S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🎓 Nationally certified Japanese teacher with official licenses! 🦷 Clear & natural pronunciation with an oral model. 🌟 Role-plays boost conversation. 🔥 Master p…

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (32)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yoshiko

Yoshiko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone! My name is Yoshiko. I am Japanese and have experience living in the UK for more than 10 years, as well as 9 years in Singapore.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,011)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
YUKO

YUKO

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🔰Beginners🙆‍♂️Kids🔶Free Conv.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (612)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lucian I.

Lucian I.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🇯🇵Beginners are super welcome!! 🇺🇸 Learn Japanese Effectively & Efficiently in English! 💨

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (32)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kae

Kae

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Kae. I lived abroad for 7 years as a child and I have a degree in Pedagogy from a university.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3,044)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Miwa

Miwa

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Special limited-time offer! 🎉

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (600)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Akiyo O.

Akiyo O.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Licensed Teacher & TESOL Certified 📚✨ Fun Japanese lessons for children and adults! 🌸

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (32)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Kenji

Kenji

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

After graduating from a university in the U.S., I worked in the export/import business for about 20 years, where I used English daily to communicate with…

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3,120)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Eri

Eri

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

10years Experience🎉grammar

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (607)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chika Emmalyn I.

Chika Emmalyn I.

SingaporeNative

Preply · Singapore

🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️Over 200 students taught | Beginners to Advanced welcome🌸Former Big Tech (GAFA) HR professional fully supporting your goals with a pe…

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Akira

Akira

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello everyone! My name is Akira! I grew up in Portland, Oregon and lived there for 18 years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,917)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language
Izumi

Izumi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

From Tokyo, living in Fukuoka

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (596)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Rika N.

Rika N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Japanese Tutor for Conversation, JLPT (N5–N1), and Everyday Communication

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (31)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Tak

Tak

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Tak! I have experience tutoring English at major Eikaiwa schools in Japan, as well as at high schools and universities.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,906)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
AKEMI

AKEMI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Teaching experience 400hr+

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (616)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
哲 谷.

哲 谷.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Japanese in English | From Beginners to Advanced Learners Deep Exploration of Japanese Culture Business Expressions Also Covered

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sam

Sam

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I have years of experience teaching students of all ages.

Native
3 years teaching
CELTA
English
★ 5.0 (2,903)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
平井先生

平井先生

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

専門性の高い授業😀

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (594)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Shino O.

Shino O.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🔰 Beginners Welcome!✨🐣 Fun Japanese lessons that start from your “interests” 💞and lead you to the joy of saying “I made myself understood!” 🇯🇵💟🍣Preply professi…

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryugo

Ryugo

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

"Hi! I was born and raised in Japan. If you are struggling to study English, please let me know!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,934)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
YURI

YURI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginners🎖Practical talk🎖

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (590)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yukari T.

Yukari T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

I am confident in my JLPT preparation skills! (I have teaching experience at all levels)

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean
★ 5.0 (31)
Not shown
  • Exam prep
Yuhka

Yuhka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied English in the United States, which helped me start my tutoring career in Japan, working at a major language school.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,906)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Working

Working

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

business manners

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (579)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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

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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