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.
431 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeAmazingTalker · Pakistan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめての方、是非お申し込みください！ あなたに合った介護の日本語を一緒に考える15分
Japanese (Japan) · likely
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 CTCSOL | Business Chinese 💼
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Enjoy speaking Japanese in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
AmazingTalker · Chile
💼 Negocios | Conversación 🗣
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「日本語を勉強したいけれど、何から始めればいいか分からない」そんな方へ。 まずは日本人と気軽に話してみましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 TESOL | Business English 💼
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本での生活や日本語の勉強についての相談、ちょっとわからないことをサクッと聞きたい。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 N2 Japanese | Conversational
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Philippines
面接の自己紹介・志望理由・職場での伝え方を、ロールプレイでじっくり練習します！
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 Univ Teacher | Kids Chinese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を学ぶ目的や目標は人それぞれ。まずはリラックスして、あなたの「やってみたいこと」を教えてください。 焦らず、あなたのペースに合わせて、居心地のいいレッスンスタイルを少しずつ見つけて行きましょう♪ English is OK!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国の方向けの日本語オンライン教師
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
【聞き取れない時】【担当が不在の時】よくある場面を徹底練習！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 Japanese Tutor | Conversatio
Teaches A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で会話はできるけれど、「これで合っているのかな？」「言いたい言葉がすぐに出てこない……」と感じることはありませんか？ カウンセラー資格を持つ講師が、あなたの気持ちに寄り添いながら、一人ひとりのペースに合わせてサポートします。安心して、たくさん話してくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Part-time Tutor | Business C
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
通話なし｜48時間以内に自然で伝わる日本語へ修正します
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English | Kid
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎日の15分が、日本語を話す自信につながります♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
基礎文法力をつけながらスピーキング力もUP! Basic grammar and speaking.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Philippines
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to Speak Like an Osaka Local? Let’s Have Fun Learning Kansai-ben!
Japanese (KS) · 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 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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