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.
441 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 FLE | Business Japanese 💼
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
AmazingTalker · Colombia
🎓 5 yrs Experience | Basic Chi
Teaches A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
Teaches A2–C2
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NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
AmazingTalker · India
Conversation|Grammar|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Graduate from "Textbook Japanese"! Master natural "Tame-guchi" to connect with your Japanese friends.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
入門|基礎|初階
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
２０年以上日本での企業で経験をもつ講師
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This is a counseling for first time studens. Please sende a message what you want to know. If you use the first coupon, it will be 0pt.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大大大歓迎！資格を持った日本語教師です。
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
– For True Beginners
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🏆CONVERSATION🏆IELTS🏆TOEIC
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with confidence at work — not textbook Japanese.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎈Conversational🎈Oral English
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Practical Japanese for real-life situations, powered by Genki.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese/Learn Real Japanese with a Former Preshool Techer
Teaches A1–C1
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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 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560Philippines14 / 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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