6,824 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,665 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.
1,257 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
From Zero to Confident! Learn Grammar and Conversation Together🌿✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
How to say hello / introduce myself / read "Hiragana"
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🎌 JLPT N4 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
ネイティブのように話しましょう！:) Let's get the sense of Japanese people! :)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
会話の練習をしたい。speaking, listeningのレベルをあげたい。 日本についていろいろ聞きたい、話したい 何でもOKです。（feed backもあります）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
TOEIC 920/ IELTS 6.0
Teaches A1–B2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
A class full of smiles!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
Cafetalk · South Korea
韓国語で話したいあなたにワンコインフリートーク！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 JLPT | Travel Japanese ✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendlyでmusicが大好き！“Learn through what you love.” That is my teaching style:)
Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
体験レッスンの前に内容を確認したい、希望のレッスンができるか知りたい、講師はどんな人？？ 講師と話して確認したい時は、こちらをリクエストしてください。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I am very happy to be able to teach Japanese with you.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
とにかく日本語でアウトプットしたい方(初心者から上級者まで対応可能)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese step by step, from the very beginning! We can use my original material or the textbook "Genki 1".
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practice makes perfect💛たくさん日本語を話しましょう!!!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
個別に必要なレッスンの教材費用並びに準備の調整
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もし、あなたが一通り学習を終えた学習者で、教材以外の語彙や表現を身につけたいならば、そんな日本語を１回５0分、９０日で習得できるレッスンがあるとしたら、受けてみたくありませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
“Each student is unique — I teach with heart, patience, and trust.”
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で楽しくお話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
たのしいにほんごを、あなたに。Fun Japanese experience, customized lesson for you!
Japanese (Japan) · 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 | 1,516 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 985 | $22 | $16–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 786 | $12 | $8.53–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 266 | 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 | 32 | $51 | $45–$73 | 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 | $52 | $40–$62 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,461 / 6,824
Taiwan165 / 6,824China158 / 6,824South Korea82 / 6,824Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,824
United States40 / 6,824
Italy19 / 6,824
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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 13, 2026
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