Yukiko M
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I lived in Toronto, Canada for over a decade.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13,264)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
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.
NativeBook on Engoo(opens in a new tab)
KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,259)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Shinsuke H.
NativeWyzant
Experienced Japanese Tutor
- Native
- 5,000+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,839)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Chie
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,418)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Aya E
LanguaTalk · Japan
Friendly experienced native Japanese tutor offering individually tailored lessons
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (220)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$27/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Koji T.
NativePreply · Japan
Your Copilot Tutor - Get you speaking super fast!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (89)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$41/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
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Satoshi
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 4.7 (59)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
Manuel
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
PROFESOR NATIVO Y BILINGÜE DE JAPONÉS - ACADEMIA DARUMA ZEN (Página Web)
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (28)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$23/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
Hitomi
Tutor Hunt
I am a professional, experienced teacher of more than 25years not only in England but in Japan.
- Not listed
- 1,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Usually within a few hours
- Kids
Noriko
Apprentus
Japanese language free conversation Class for all of everyone.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Jenny
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.35/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.44
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
Aki M.
NativeWyzant
I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!
- Native
- 5,000+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (3,565)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
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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
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
Reiko M
LanguaTalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese! For all age learner, welcome!
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (169)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$22/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
Eacademy.prof
Voscours
Cours de japonais en ligne | Apprenez pas à pas avec une méthode adaptée
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$6.83/h
Book on Voscours(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
Aki
Tutor Hunt
Hi everyone! I am a Japanese lady, qualified as a Japanese teacher.
- Not listed
- 200+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Usually within a day
- Kids
Hoshi
Apprentus
Online chit-chat practice with native Japanese tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Chie W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
15 minutes is not enough! Enjoy & learn Japanese in 30 minutes ☕️
- Native
- 8 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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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- United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 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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