6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,466 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
998 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I’ll help correct the Japanese sentences you write!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak, practice and grow 🎌
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm back from my baby leave!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese International School (1 year, Australia) Japanese tutoring volunteer (1 year, US) Various experience in education field Master’s in Educational Studie…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Camera OFF！！電話をしているように、ゆっくり話しましょう(*^_^*)
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
留学生に初級の日本語の指導をしたり、技能実習生に日本語を教えていました。
Teaches B1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Want to enjoy speaking Japanese? Let's get started!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson for those who want to learn in a systematic way using texts appropriate to own goals ☺
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher|Complete beginners welcome! | 日系企業で働いています👩🏻💻ビジネス日本語可能
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Japanese Teacher from Okinawa | Beginners Welcome! Let's Have Fun Talking!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have a chat before setting up a lesson.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 31 yrs Experience | Conversa
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしく日本語で話しましょう🗾どんな方も大歓迎（だいかんげい）です🌸
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
If you love Japanese, let's learn together at any level while having fun! Tell me all about your favorite things about Japan! I aim to be a teacher that makes…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
※zoomでご受講ください 気軽にできて勉強にもなるレッスンです
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese | Bu
Nativeitalki · Japan
Textbooks📚️ alone may not be enough.Knowing and using Japanese are different. Feel the difference✨️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly | Gentle Japanese Lessons
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の会話能力をブラッシュアップしてみませんか
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Clear & Friendly Japanese✨
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
[1-Yr Coaching Exp・Your Japanese Coach & Buddy🔥] Never Boring! 🙆Learn Natural Japanese with English Support🙆
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 September 30, 2026
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