
Kodama
Cafetalk · Japan
JLPT N1に挑戦しよう!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Can take over a day
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
313 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Cafetalk · Japan
JLPT N1に挑戦しよう!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · Pakistan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Learn Natural Japanese with an Osaka Native 🇯🇵Conversation,Travel & Daily Japanese/English Support
Japanese (KANSAI) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Cafetalk · Japan
– For True Beginners
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–A2

AmazingTalker · China
🎓 CTCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2
italki · Peru
Tutor de japonés nivel básico (hispanohablante)
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.

Cafetalk · Japan
Cafeで友達と話すような気持ちで、気楽に会話の練習をしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 N2 Japanese | Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Cafetalk · Japan
楽しく話しながら正しい発音や語彙を教えます♪ アニメ・漫画・ゲームなどジャパニーズカルチャーも大歓迎♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Univ Teacher | Kids Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
【英語OK🙆♀️&フルタイム】 初心者〜ビジネスレベルまで自然な日本語が身につくレッスンで大好評!落ち着いた雰囲気&あなたのペースで着実に 成長したい方大歓迎です🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Cafetalk · Japan
はじめて にほんごを べんきょうする ひとに おすすめです。 かいわも 字も さいしょから べんきょうしましょう!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 Japanese Tutor | Conversatio
Teaches A2
italki · Japan
Japanese Language Teacher 5 Yrs|Daily Conversation(A1-C1)&Grammer&Medical Terms|Beginners Welcome🔰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

Cafetalk · Japan
まちがっても 大丈夫!! とにかく はなしましょう!
Teaches A1–B2

AmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Part-time Tutor | Business C
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation
Teaches A1–C1

Cafetalk · Japan
Enjoy the sounds and words of the Japanese language.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

AmazingTalker · China
🎓 Senior Physics Teacher | Bus
Teaches A2
italki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Cafetalk · Japan
Just speak, and your personal Google review notebook grows! Enjoy a relaxing cafe chat with zero prep needed☕️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · China
🎓 CTCSOL | Conversational Chin
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Taiwan
🌸Ken老師🌸【現役口譯 & 教師】🌸 💡現居日本大阪🇯🇵 💡零基礎也歡迎報名! 💡多語言教學沒問題!🇯🇵🇹🇼🇲🇴🇭🇰🇨🇳🇰🇷 (日文、中文、廣東話、韓文授課)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
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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.
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Updated November 12, 2026
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