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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

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

Masako

Masako

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

I love learning other languages and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world exchanging the culture. I have over 25 years' experience in teaching la…

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 4.9 (414)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$25/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Alberto

Alberto

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Hello everyone!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (198)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

$30/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Satoshi

Satoshi

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 4.7 (59)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

$29/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Junji

Junji

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (42)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$30/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
D.Yoko

D.Yoko

JapanNative

Classgap · 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)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$30/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Shio

Shio

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (21)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$24/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)

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Yuina

Yuina

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Hi, I'm Yuina. I'm from Yokohama and I've been living in Spain for 12 years.

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (13)
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
$24/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Satomi

Satomi

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Would you like to learn with a qualified teacher with over 18 years of experience?

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$31/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Ashly

Ashly

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (5)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
$15/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Gen

Gen

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Nice to meet you. My name is Gen and I'm an online Japanese teacher living in Kobe.

Native
3 yrs · 10 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

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

Yuka

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
5 yrs · 5 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$24/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Takashi

Takashi

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
10 yrs · 6 lessons
Other certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

$17/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Junko M.

Junko M.

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Friendly Native Japanese Teacher. 460+Online Teaching Experience. Beginner -Friendly

Native
3 yrs · 5 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$17/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$27/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Aya

Aya

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$29/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Ayako

Ayako

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$30/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Sachi

Sachi

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
$23/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Lico M.

Lico M.

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
1 years teaching
Other certificate
Portuguese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$20/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Ryosei D.

Ryosei D.

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
1 years teaching
Other certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
$18/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Takashi

Takashi

JapanNative

Classgap · Japan

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

$17/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(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
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 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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