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
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
442 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Luna
Apprentus
Learn Japanese (alphabet, basics, conversations,...)
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Takuya_U
NativeCafetalk · Japan
短い時間でも継続して学習できるよう短い時間のレッスンを作成しました。 質問や学習内容のご確認にもどうぞ！
- Native
- 15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Michi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I majored in English at university and hold teaching certifications for junior high and high school.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,706)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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)
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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
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
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Maya Y
LanguaTalk · Japan
7 year's experienced Japanese Teacher, available also for super Beginner!
- Not listed
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (52)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Tania
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés para adultos · profesora residente en Japón
- Fluent (C2)
- 7 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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
Anna
NativeApprentus
Speak English with Confidence - Conversation Classes
- Native
- Not listed
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Junen
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.44
Aki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (6,495)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Atei
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Test preparation
- Advanced (C1)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3,100)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
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
Madoka K
LanguaTalk · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with varied experience
- Not listed
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (50)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Claudia
Tusclases
Habla japonés desde el día 1 🇯🇵 | Prepárate para estudiar o trabajar en Japón | Japonés con anime para niños (≧◡≦) ♡
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$1.41/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Shiori
Apprentus
Online Japanese lesson with Native Japanese
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Chris
Tutor Hunt
Have been a professional Japanese translator for the last four years.
- Not listed
- 10 hours taught
- Language degree
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Kids
Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Matsuzaki
NativeEngoo · Japan
I spent my childhood in the United States and later graduated from Sophia University in the College of Liberal Arts.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,678)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
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
Chihiro O.
NativePreply · Japan
Certified tutor with 8 years of teaching Japanese and English experience
- Native
- 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (81)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Saki D
LanguaTalk · Japan
Professional Japanese teacher with over 3000 lessons of experience teaching online!
- Not listed
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mariela
Tusclases
Profesora colombiana con formación en Japón JLPT N2
- Intermediate (B1)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Kids
$11/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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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