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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $21
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
366 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mari
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,995)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$36/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Mika M.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years
- Native (likely)
- 18 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,128)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
Kanako S
LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
- Not listed
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (404)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Kohei I.
NativePreply · Japan
5 years experiences, Genki1&2, JLPT, Conversations, Anything fits you
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (83)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$52/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $22
Marina
Tusclasesparticulares
Aprende japonés online desde cero | Clases personalizadas + JLPT
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$6.72/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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MIHO
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Mutsumi
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified native Japanese teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience in the UK and Japan.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Riki
Apprentus
Clases online de chino y japonés en inglés con preparación para HSK y JLPT
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
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
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Eiji
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,777)
- Usually within a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
MASAHIDE F.
NativeWyzant
Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson
- Native
- 1,000+ hours taught
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (432)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kentaro O.
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 Master Japanese with a Native Tutor｜JLPT・Conversation・Business｜10+ Yrs Exp
- Native
- 10 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (71)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Mutsumi
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese Teacher | GCSE, A-Level, IB, JLPT, Conversation & Pronunciation
- Native
- 30 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$53/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Koko
Nativeitalki · Japan
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 89% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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
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
Tsuyoshi
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2,300)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Seiko D.
Wyzant
Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.
- Not listed
- 500+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (191)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
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
Katsuko
Native (likely)Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$17/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Emine
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
- Fluent (C2)
- 13 lessons
- Not listed
- Turkish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.90
Maki
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
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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
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.
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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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