Tomo
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Let's practice together🐰
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (301)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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.
Native
Shoko K.
NativePreply · Japan
Keio University MA Graduate | Business Experience | Learn Japanese Customs and Culture | Master Natural Conversations
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Hinako
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have tutored English to several Japanese students in the past.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,032)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Haruka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/English Support🌏
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (297)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Genta S.
NativePreply · Japan
English support is available🇺🇸🇬🇧. Full time Japanese tutor! Have you taken years of Japanese classes but still can't hold a conversation with native speakers😥?…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Boychuk
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, y’all! My name is Boychuk, and I would love to be your English tutor.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,035)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Book with SpeakDuo
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Tsuki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & natural Japanese🗣✨
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (297)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Yumi N.
NativePreply · Japan
Perfect for Beginners in Japanese | Support in English Available | Conversations for Your Japan Trip
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Yuki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I have been studying English online, and in the process, I've met many wonderful people from all over the world.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (954)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Mana
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 years+ teaching experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (292)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Masaoki W.
NativePreply · Japan
English OK ✨｜Beginner Friendly 😄｜ fluency improvement 🚀｜10 years of experience 👨🏫｜
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 4.8 (16)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$55/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Yayoi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I learned English while studying at universities in Japan and Australia.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (907)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
"ROMI
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸Beginner's Guide Professinal
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (297)
- 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 $1.10
Chi Yeung K.
Preply · Hong Kong SAR China
🎓 Over 13 years of experience in education 🏆 Perfect score on the JLPT N1
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 4.9 (14)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Lisa
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Lisa. I have completed a 120-hour TESL course and have experience tutoring English to students of all ages, from children to adults.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (907)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
I'm
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (286)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Akiko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
【Tokyo NATIVE🌸】 Learn Real Japanese with Aki 🇯🇵 | Tokyo Local • Beginner Friendly • Travel Japanese
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Mana
NativeEngoo · Japan
I spent six years of my childhood in the United States and also studied International Cultures there for one year as an exchange student.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (906)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
Nari
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Osaka sensei from Canada
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (280)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Kazumi A.
NativePreply · Japan
I've been teaching Japanese for 14 years. I think you will become more interested in Japanese than you are now! I was studying Korean. I still enjoy watching K…
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Minako O
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I spent a year leading a nomadic lifestyle in the US and various European countries before studying in the UK where I obtained a Master's degree.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (895)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Shuko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🥇Conversation・Travel Japanese
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (293)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Kyoko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Japanese Teacher | 10+ Years Experience Fun Lessons for Kids of All Ages ♥️
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$50/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
Noah
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Noah. I study Public Health and Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (899)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Subscription
on Engoo
Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.
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.
Not yet. SpeakDuo is building 1:1 lessons with hand-picked teachers at fair prices; join the waitlist on this page to hear first. Meanwhile, you can practise speaking for free in SpeakDuo's live group conversations.
Teach on SpeakDuo
SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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
Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal