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.
1,355 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Letuelezioni
Laureata in lingue orientali presso l'università La Sapienza di Roma offre lezioni private di giapponese ed inglese (Certificazione in C2)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Train your conversational skills and expressive range through Japanese news!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English Teaching Certificate |
Teaches B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can support you learn Japanese in English and Spanish
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Hi!! I'm a native Japanese. I have been teaching Japanese to learners for 5 years. I'm welcoming any level!!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「今日はちょっと日本語を話したい！」そんな時に♪
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
US Uni Graduate｜Business Use
Nativeitalki · Japan
English-Japanese translator but also teaching Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
Are you interested to study Japanese? Don't worry, I will teach you!!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
週末 何する？
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨🌱 New Students Welcome! | Friendly Japanese Lessons | Let’s Speak Japanese !🌱✨
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours de Japonais pour débutant - Initiation Hiragana/Katakana et apprentissage à la culture
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Would you like to enjoy a casual free talk session with me? Camera OFF is also OK! (If you’d prefer the camera off, please let me know in your request.)
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇成人中文會話｜趣味學習🎉
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner Japanese/Learn Real Japanese with a Former Preshool Techer
Teaches A1–C1
Letuelezioni
Studentessa laureata in Lingue e culture dell'Asia, offro ripetizioni di giapponese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is speak in simple Japanese, and practice casual Japanese conversation. I recommended for those who want to have a free talk in simple Japanese or…
AmazingTalker · China
商業|會話|進階
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨Lots of Speaking Practice|Tailor-Made Lessons|Express Yourself Naturally|Beginners-Friendly
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua giapponese offre lezioni personalizzate, anche conversazioni e lezioni con i testi
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I listen to your spoken Japanese, transcribe it, check grammar and pronunciation, make corrections, and provide learning advice.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly instructor! We also have a fun course with Manga videos♪
Teaches A1–B2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de japonés imparte clases hasta nivel C1 (N5/N2)
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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 / 5,560China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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