Satoshi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 4.7 (59)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
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
1,011 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mariko
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende Japonés con una Profesora Nativa y Titulada
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Daiki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tomo3
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese in ENGLISH/KOREAN/GERMAN step by step! (^-^)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$1.90/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.17
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 (12,413)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,235)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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Tsuyoshi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,300)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kana E.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Experienced native Japanese language instructor
- Native (likely)
- 5,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,036)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Kohei I.
NativePreply · Japan
5 years experiences, Genki1&2, JLPT, Conversations, Anything fits you
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (83)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$52/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $22
Junji
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mutsumi
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese Teacher | GCSE, A-Level, IB, JLPT, Conversation & Pronunciation
- Native
- 30 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$53/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Kana
Nativeitalki · Japan
「分かる」から「話せる」へ🎶 友達感覚で楽しく学ぶリアルな日本語‼️ 🗣️英語サポートOK
- Native
- 36 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yumi Nakamura
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy talking in Japanese like friends, like colleagues!! Don't be afraid of making mistakes just Enjoy!!
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Maki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Culture and lived in the United States for about six years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (12,044)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Tomi先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,091)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Mika
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,979)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$50/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sayaka M.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Master in Education w/12+ years of Japanese Tutoring (Native)
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,689)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Naozumi O.
NativePreply · Japan
Experience more than 15 years
- Native
- 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$44/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
D.Yoko
NativeClassgap · Japan
I´m a native Japanese teacher who´s teaching for 10 years.
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Sumika
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese with Confidence 🌱 | Learn Japanese at Your Own Pace | Beginner-Friendly🌸
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ryo
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés con profesor nativo de Tokio y titulado | Profesor en activo en Barcelona (Todos los niveles / JLPT)
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Akiko Kato
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマを決めないで、自由に日本語で会話しながら、自然な日本語表現を学びましょう！(自由に色々話したい方向け)
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Kuni
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to Seattle after graduating from high school in Japan to study.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10,592)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (2,777)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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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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