5,124 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,248 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
162 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · China
♥️Beginners 🎏JLPT N5-N3 🎃 Kids
Teaches A1–A2
Suasaulasparticulares
Aula preparatória para JLPT (Todos os níveis)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese - vocabulary & collocations （intermediate level or above)
Nativeitalki · Japan
Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Limited-time special price!✨
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor offering personalised lessons for beginners to advanced learners, focusing on conversation, JLPT preparation
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on before starting your JLPT prep lessons! Available once per student.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩🏫📚Conversational/JLPT＋＋👨🎓
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua giapponese dal livello N5 al livello N3 del JLPT
NativeCafetalk · Japan
集中して合格を目指す特別プログラム！
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Impara il giapponese con un insegnante certificato JLPT N3 che ha vissuto e studiato un anno intero a Osaka
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中級レベル以上の文法を 学びながら、会話力も鍛えるレッスンです。
AmazingTalker · China
🗣️Speak Chinese😘HSK👩🏫Academic
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【英語で学べる！3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.
Teaches A1–B1
Letuelezioni
Lezioni online di Giapponese - preparazione esame JLPT
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いっしょに JLPTの しけん べんきょうを しましょう。そして JLPTに ごうかく しましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Mexico
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Native English speaker with JLPT N1 qualification looking to teach Japanese to all ages.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start Japanese! From reading Hiragana to JLPT 5
AmazingTalker · China
🌏Basic🌏Talk🌏Exam🌏TravelChinese
Teaches A1–C2
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 716 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 37 | $34 | $27–$46 | 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.
Japan2,999 / 5,124
Taiwan150 / 5,124China115 / 5,124South Korea63 / 5,124
Hong Kong SAR China51 / 5,124
United States28 / 5,124
Philippines14 / 5,124
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Updated September 29, 2026
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