Sonoko
Native (likely)Nachhilfeunterricht
Unterricht der Japanischen Sprache und Kultur in Englisch
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely
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
164 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Rafael
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas personalizadas desde o zero até o intermediário, com base nos seus gostos e no horário de sua preferência!
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$5.77/h
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Raquel
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de japonês, ensino todas as idades
- Not listed
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$3.84/h
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Eri
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês com pedagoga com experiência no Japão
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Teaching degree
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
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Jennifer
Suasaulasparticulares
Japonês para Iniciantes e Preparatório JLPT N4/N5 | 18 anos de experiência
- Not listed
- 18 years teaching
- Language degree
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$29/h
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Matheus
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas Online para Iniciantes (JLPT N5 e N4)
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$8.65/h
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Ana
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de japonês com professora formada pela UFRGS
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.69/h
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Thalya
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora de Japonês com experiência com crianças e adultos
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
$13/h
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Silas
Suasaulasparticulares
Passei pelo N1 em JLPT. Estudei na escola do Japão
- Fluent (C2) (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$8.65/h
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Mike
Native (likely)Suasaulasparticulares
Aula de japonês ou aula de português, 日本語からポルトガル語
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$9.61/h
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Philipe
Suasaulasparticulares
Aulas de Japonês- do básico ao intermediário
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Portuguese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Beginners
$9.61/h
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Chie
Native (likely)Nachhilfepro
Japanese online tutor. Für Kinder und Erwachsene. Bachelor of Management.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
Lucas
Nachhilfepro
Profesor de Japonés para todas las edades. Niveles principiante y medio
- Fluent (C2)
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Marc
Nachhilfepro
Privat Japanisch Unterricht
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- German
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$23/h
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Kazuki
Native (likely)Nachhilfepro
Möchten Sie die japanische Sprache und Kultur mit mir lernen?
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely
$23/h
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Anna
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor in Tokyo offering friendly online lessons for all levels, focused on conversation and practical Japanese
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$26/h
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Yuki
FindTutors
I am a friendly multilingual tutor offering personalized Japanese and English lessons for learners of all ages and levels.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Kae
FindTutors
Japanese Tutor with lessons tailored to you :)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$26/h
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Izumi
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de idiomas (Español para extranjeros, o japonés)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$17/h
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Andrea
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés, apto para jóvenes y adultos. Nivel principiante N5 y N4
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
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
Rosó
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Japonés Online, sin importar el nivel
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$17/h
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Mimune
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero con un profesor dedicado a tu progreso
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$17/h
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Haruka
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online con un apasionado del aprendizaje y la enseñanza 🎌
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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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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