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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.

Naomi

Naomi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Fundamental|Conversation|JLPT

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (279)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Masaru M.

Masaru M.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Japanese for Beginners | Conversational Japanese | JLPT N5–N2 | Business Japanese | Japanese for Travel & Work

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (13)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Karin

Karin

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

My college degree is in Communication Studies, and I have experience working as an English tutor at a juku (Japanese tutoring school).

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (881)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

I am a qualified teacher!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (278)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuki Y.

Yuki Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Live in Czech for 3 yrs | Beginners friendly with English support🍀Easy Grammar | Conversation-focused | Travel phrases | Fun atmosphere🌸

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haru

Haru

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Haru. I’m a native Japanese speaker, and I earned my master’s degree in the United Kingdom, where I learned more about English language and culture.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (899)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business

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Haruka

Haruka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Studied abroad in Spain

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (271)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hisashi Y.

Hisashi Y.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Conversation-Focused Japanese | English Support OK | Relaxed & Practical Lessons ☕️ Speak More, Sound More Natural 🗣️

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Yuko

Yuko

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I used to live in Singapore for 16 years during my childhood, and my favorite food is Singapore Chicken Rice!

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (887)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Rin

Rin

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japanese tutor 6 years

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (270)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yurika N.

Yurika N.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Summer hobbyists welcome!! - with multilingual support (EN/NL/JP)!

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Dutch +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Maya U

Maya U

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! It's so nice to meet you. I lived in the US for 12 years, an experience that helped me become confident in my English skills.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (850)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Asuka

Asuka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation Focused✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (268)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kyoko S.

Kyoko S.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

20 Years of Experience × Over 2,500 Online Lessons!

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Yuka! I was born and raised in Japan, so I fully understand the challenges of becoming fluent in English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (849)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tomoko

Tomoko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

JPN conversatin🗣️grammar📕

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (271)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Rihoko L.

Rihoko L.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Learn Japanese by talking about what matters to you.|All levels welcome 🌿

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Aino

Aino

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Aino. I am from Japan and have experience tutoring English at a cram school (juku) and using the language in the United States.

Native
Not listed
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (834)
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Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Finn

Finn

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Conversation|Fundamental|Travel

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (266)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Fuka T.

Fuka T.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

🌸 Express yourself naturally in Japanese.🌼 Make learning Japanese something you look forward to every week! Enjoy personalized lessons ♬

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +5
★ 4.9 (13)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Naomi

Naomi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I love to read books, watch movies, cook, travel, and meet new people.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (827)
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Sophie

Sophie

China

AmazingTalker · China

👶Kids OK🔥Cantonese ok

Advanced (C1)
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (266)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayaka B.

Ayaka B.

JapanNative

Preply · Japan

Let's have fun and naturally learn Japanese!

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Ibuki

Ibuki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Ibuki. I lived in Canada for six years, so I'm fluent in both English and Japanese.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (804)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker413$26$20–$325.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo284from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Preply228$36$30–$455.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors164$17$9.85–$245.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk73$10$6.32–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki40$15$12–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Wyzant31$55$43–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap29$24$17–$295.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling27$30$25–$365.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus14$38$29–$515.0★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★No trial lessons60 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan966 / 1,326
  • TaiwanTaiwan43 / 1,326
  • ChinaChina28 / 1,326
  • South KoreaSouth Korea20 / 1,326
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 1,326
  • ItalyItaly4 / 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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