Ami
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (687)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$30/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
1,326 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kate L.
Wyzant
Japanese Tutor for Beginner to Intermediate Adults
- Not listed
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (155)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
Andrea
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua Giapponese per principianti
- Fluent (C2)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- Italian
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
$28/h
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Misa
Nativeitalki · Japan
100% Japanese teacher
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Xenia.Y
Cafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Aya
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$29/h
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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
Takako
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Over 20 years of experiences
- Native
- 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,808)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Eriko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (635)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
$37/h
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Yumi M.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed
- Native (likely)
- 500+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Atsuko D.
NativePreply · Japan
For those who want to not just "study" Japanese, but actually "use it and speak".
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Davide
Letuelezioni
Insegnante bilingue di Giapponese (IT–JP) – Lezioni personalizzate per ogni livello
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
$22/h
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Yuri
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Speaker & Linguistics Graduate 📚 Let's Make Japanese Easy and Logical!
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
cman
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
二重チェックで安心！ネイティブによる翻訳サービス ※オンラインレッスンではありません。
- Native
- 11 lessons
- None listed
- Cantonese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Ayako
NativeClassgap · Japan
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Tom
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I'm Tom. I started learning English completely from scratch when I was 21 and became an English tutor at 24.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,147)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Lillian
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
#Japanese #Chinese
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +4
- ★ 5.0 (1,778)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Moto
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (605)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
$41/h
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Masami N.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (58)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Karin A.
Native (likely)Wyzant
A Fun, Patient and Certified Native Japanese Tutor for All Levels!
- Native (likely)
- 200+ hours taught
- Teaching degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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
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Nozomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
＜「Nozomi（希望・きぼう）」という名のように希望や自信を届ける先生 ＞
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Marco Lee
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
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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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