Paolo
Letuelezioni
Tutor di Lingua Giapponese
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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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
1,326 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Mei
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Cristina.FM
Cafetalk · Italy
語学学習のプロに勉強の進め方について相談しましょう！
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Italian +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
$7.61/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Muhammad A.
Classgap · Indonesia
のんびりで勉強しましょう！ N3 certified teacher, specializes in conversation.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Tomoko W
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, my name is Tomoko. I am a TEFL/TESOL-certified English instructor.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,994)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
4000+LESSON
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
CONV. FOR ADULTS & KIDS (6+)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,665)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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Yoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (558)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$24/h
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Mayu T.
NativePreply · Japan
🏅 Top 5% Japanese Tutor for Adults | 🇬🇧 UK-Based | Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones |✈️ Travel | 🌸 Beginners | 💬Conversation |📝 JLPT N5–N3
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Katherine B.
Wyzant
Bilingual Cartoonist & Educator (focus: Japanese manga/English comics)
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- 50+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (23)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Lídia
Suasaulasparticulares
Descomplicando o Japonês
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Portuguese
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
$5.77/h
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Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Milu
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語や日本の文化に興味ある方、楽しく学んでいきましょう。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$14/h
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Ryosei D.
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$18/h
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Yo
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm a Japanese-American, and I live in Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5,874)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
MIHO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,686)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Klara
Verbling · Croatia
- Not listed
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Croatian +2
- ★ 5.0 (527)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$25/h
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Taku M.
NativePreply · Japan
The teacher who speaks Russian and Ukrainian like a best friend😺
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
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Kaoru S.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Explore Japanese with a Native Instructor: 25 Years of Experience
- Native (likely)
- 25 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Keiko
FindTutors
Friendly native Japanese speaker helping you build a solid foundation and confidence in Japanese | 13+ years' professional teaching experience
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
$40/h
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Kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Carina
NativeCafetalk · Brazil
文字の読み書きを覚えよう！
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Portuguese +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.44
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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Ishi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is Ishi. I lived in the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,002)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
translatorr
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,615)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/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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