Nancy
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone! My huge hobby is watching movies; I watch about 50 movies each year.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (65)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
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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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Kenko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Australia for many years and learned English from the people around me.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (62)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Kinami
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was brought up in Japan but attended an international school from kindergarten to high school, giving me experience in both Japanese and English environments.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (62)
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Leo
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Tokyo.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (61)
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Hilary
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone, my name is Hilary. Although I was born and raised in Japan, I have lived in both Australia and the USA.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (58)
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Kaito
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm bilingual, speaking both English and Japanese.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (56)
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Meg
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Meg. Although I was born in Japan, I have experience living in the US and the UK for over 3 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (53)
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Sally
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am from Japan and have experience studying in the USA for a year as an exchange student.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (49)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Asaka
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I am Asaka. I have a strong background in track and field, where my dedication allowed me to participate in national competitions.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (38)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Nao
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am from Japan, where I was born and raised, but I've spent many years living abroad.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (30)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
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Yoji
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Yoji.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.8 (32)
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Eriko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I’m Eriko, a tutor from Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (27)
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Taiyo
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I’m Taiyo.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (24)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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Natsu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied in the peaceful countryside of Saga, Japan, and have experience living in Vancouver, Canada.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Reina
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I was born and raised in Japan, so I used to feel hesitant about speaking in English.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (18)
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Miyu
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Miyu! I'm naturally curious, sociable, and easy to get along with.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 4.9 (18)
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Mei
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I was born and grew up in Japan.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (16)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Sora
NativeEngoo · Japan
My major is Film, Media, and Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
- Native
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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Ken
NativeEngoo · Japan
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Marcos
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi everyone, my name is Marcos. I love learning about foreign cultures and meeting new people.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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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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