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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級が終わった方、中級を楽しく勉強しましょう♪読む・書く・話す・聞く4つの技能を伸ばしたい方必見で す！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
はじめまして! 请大家多多关照! Japan-born, passionate about travel, culture, and teaching languages! 안녕하세요!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受講する生徒さん向け。ご自身の日本語レベルを知り、あなたに合うレッスンプランを見つけましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【日本語教育のテストに合格したプロの知識◎】2年で 110人以上2000レッスン達成✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
友達と話す感覚で、日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしましょう！ 話したいトピック何でもOK ◡̈ ☆No cameraでも大丈夫です☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
italki · Russia
Certified Teacher with 5 years of experience
Teaches A1–C2
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NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽（たの）しく、リラックスした雰囲気（ふいんき）で、 日本語（にほんご）でお話（はな）ししましょう！！ Let's Chat in Japanese! Let's enjoy speaking Japanese together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Relaxed & Fun Japanese Lessons🌸 Conversation • Travel • Everyday Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
英語だけじゃなくて大丈夫！日本語も交えながら、楽しくおしゃべりしましょう
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
レベルに合わせて指導します。６歳以上対象です。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたのスタイルに柔軟に対応するのが私のレッスンスタイル
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで日本語をアウトプットしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
If you are new, please come in here♪ Find the right lesson for you!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌻いっしょに はなしましょう🌻 I will support your Japanese learning. Would you like to study together with me?
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本人と働くための日本語スキルを身につけます！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I teach English so I know how to teach Japanese in English.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークのレッスンです（フィードバックあり）
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking in Japanese with me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Using books or Manga written in Japanese, read aloud in Japanese, explain in Japanese what you feel and think, and understand the intention of written expressi…
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本文学を一緒に読むレッスンをしています♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let`s talk in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I can give you lots of corrections on your pronunciation and grammar !
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 / 6,824
China158 / 6,824
South Korea82 / 6,824
Hong 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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