Demon
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (4,735)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$58/h
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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
282 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Top
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (4,579)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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KAZU
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級文法｜JLPT｜中上級会話
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (4,259)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,235)
- 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 $11
Atei
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Travel|Test preparation
- Advanced (C1)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (3,100)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
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Tomi先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,091)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
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Miyu
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Fundamental
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (2,777)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
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Trial
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,677)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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
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めい
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
神戸在住 中国語日本語で授業
- Native
- 3 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (2,151)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
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ris
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,009)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Niki
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
unlock global career opportuni
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,982)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$51/h
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Teacher Shun
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Start Learning from ZERO!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (1,936)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
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YURIKA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
8+years exp🏅certified📚
- Native
- 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,905)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
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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
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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
理恵
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
MIT Sloan, Waseda uni grad
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,741)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Teacher Pudding
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,682)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
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4000+LESSON
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
CONV. FOR ADULTS & KIDS (6+)
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,665)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$42/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
MIHO
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
１０ years of experience
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,686)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
translatorr
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Ex. 8years / Basic~Business
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,615)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/h
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Suzuka
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,560)
- 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 $8.80
こども日本語
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供日本語/ORG教材/N2対策
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese
- ★ 5.0 (1,548)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
AOYAMA
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,494)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
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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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