Ayumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (1,256)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$25/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
673 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Sakurako K.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Preply Certified Tutor🎖️180+ Students taught | Beginners warmly welcome🌸 Daily Conversation・Travel・Business Japanese✈️🎓 Let’s move from “I understand” to “I…
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$82/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $34
Isaac
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 48 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 86% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ayumi H
NativeCafetalk · Japan
＼Camera offもOK!／ 短時間(short time)×復習シート(review sheet) レッスン後は「復習シート (word)」をGETできます！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$5.71/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.81
Ryunosuke
Tusclasesparticulares
¡Aprende japonés online con enfoque en conversación y gramática simple! 🗾
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Misa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello everyone, my name is Misa. I know how difficult it is to master new languages, and I'd love to support you in keeping your motivation up.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4,913)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Subscription
on Engoo
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Famous
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English and Chinese Fluent
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,627)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Anna
NativeVerbling · United States
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,254)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$46/h
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Tomoko T.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️🎯Preply Certified and Experienced Tutor | Fun & Practical Lessons | Daily Conversation | Travel
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (65)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
TAISHI
Nativeitalki · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach] Never Boring! Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Oyu.Onoda
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- 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
Teacher Apple
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Teach Japanese as a friend 👭
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (2,462)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Tomoko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,151)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$38/h
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Ikko S.
NativePreply · Japan
Let’s have a fun time together!
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (63)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Mizuka
Nativeitalki · Japan
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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
Kei
NativeEngoo · Japan
I started learning English in my 40s. When I began as a student, I never imagined that I could one day be an online English tutor!
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,290)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Conversation
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5000+lessons|Conversation
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,384)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$46/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Ayumi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (952)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mari N.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese That Sticks 🇯🇵💪🏻| Beginner-Friendly | English Support | 4,000+ Lessons
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.9 (65)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Sully
Nativeitalki · Japan
☘️ Registered Teacher in Ireland | 🎓20+ Yrs Secondary Teacher & Examiner | 🗺️English Support
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Kai
NativeCafetalk · Japan
現在（げんざい）生徒（せいと）募集中（ぼしゅうちゅう）！！ あなたにぴったりのレッスンを考（かんが）えよう！
- Native
- 9 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Wata
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Wata. I lived in the U.S. for 5 years and graduated from a university there.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4,152)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
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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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