5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
878 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese through Conversation 🗣️ × Culture 🇯🇵
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | English
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Personalized Japanese Lessons Tailored to You | English Support Available
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Travel|Oral
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
25分、レッスンできます。 質問（しつもん）、会話（かいわ）、なんでもいいです。 レベル：だれでもOK
Nativeitalki · Japan
I'm making Japanese videoes on Youtube "Yusuke's Japanese conversation".
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎀I'll do my best to support you, so you can enjoy learning Japanese while keeping your goal of speaking Japanese at the heart of our lessons. 💪Let's work toget…
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
タイ語は文法が簡単って本当？！ タイ語の文構成、分かるようでわからない？！ 間違った文法知識、誤った語彙の認識を正していきましょう
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese teacher like a friend✨
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Want to use more Japanese? Join me! 🇯🇵⚽️ • Nearly 2 years of teaching experience • Taught soccer in Australia using Japanese ⚽🇦🇺 • Learn naturally through spea…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Vietnamese!
Nativeitalki · Japan
I taught elementary students for 38 years. Let's enjoy learning Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Beautiful Keigo Through Customer Service Experience! Discover the Real Differences Between Standard Japanese and Kansai Dialect in Tokyo and Osaka!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese｜All Levels Welcome🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【学習期間の目安：３ヶ月】バリ島在住10年、インドネシアの大学に留学経験がある講師のインドネシア語レッスン。旅先や日常で使える会話にフォーカスした内容です。基礎から体系的にインドネシア語を学ぶ内容です。現地の語学学校で採用されている実績のある教科書を使って授業を進めます
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese for 1 year at a Japanese language school in Fukuoka, Japan.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome | Native Japanese Speaker | Anime, Manga, and Game Lover | Let’s Learn Natural Japanese in a Fun Way Without Worrying About Mistakes🍀
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💼 Japanese for work | Zero OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
青色の、Grammar In Useを使って、レッスンしてみましょう。
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 September 29, 2026
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