6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
Picked from 6,828 tutors on 12 platforms by what students say, teaching experience and qualifications. No platform gets more than 3 places, and nobody pays to be here. How we pick
italki · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (3,071) · 10,000+ lessons · Official exam examiner
Wyzant
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,975) · 10,000+ hours taught · Teaching degree
Wyzant
Native (likely) · ★ 5.0 (1,698) · 12 years teaching · Teaching degree · Usually within an hour
italki · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (6,213) · 25 yrs · 20,000+ lessons
italki · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,306) · 12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons · Official exam examiner
Wyzant
★ 5.0 (3,941) · 10,000+ hours taught · Language degree · Usually within an hour
Classgap · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (198) · 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons · Teaching degree
AmazingTalker · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,736) · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
Verbling · Japan
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,434) · 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Verbling · United States
Native · ★ 5.0 (1,826) · 36 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
6,828 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the U.S., where I lived in California for 7 years.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に日本語を話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Start Learning Japanese Today! All Levels Welcome!!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
😍Through TV Shows😍
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeClassgap · Japan
I love learning other languages and I enjoy talking with people from all over the world exchanging the culture. I have over 25 years' experience in teaching la…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
👑 No.1-rated Japanese Teacher on Preply 👑 | 5+ Years Experience | 5000+ Hours Taught | Hundreds of Satisfied Students. (For adults only 18+)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de japonés profesora nativa tanto presencial como ONLINE
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Tutor Hunt
I am a Japanese Teacher at a British boarding school and a specialized college catering to individuals with special educational needs.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Online japanese lesson available. いっしょに日本語を勉強しましょう!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Industrial Design and I am a native Japanese speaker.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Scratch to Advanced, Teach in 🇬🇧, 🇰🇷, 🇯🇵, 25yrs EXP, 53,000 hrs offline and 24,550 hrs online
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Basic~Business｜10 years ex
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Wyzant
Japanese Language & Fluency Coach | PhD in Japanese History
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeLanguaTalk · Japan
Certified tutor with over 3,000 lessons of experience, All are welcome!
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Stop settling for beginners. If you want a tutor with a decade of expertise who delivers real results without the premium price tag, you’ve found your match. L…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Hello everyone!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés con la profesora nativa 18 años de experiencia
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tutor Hunt
I am a native Japanese speaker raised in Tokyo and moved to England ten years ago to settle down with my family.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Learn Japanese with a qualified Japanese teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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