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.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを予約される方のためのレッスンです。気軽にお話ししましょう。This lesson is for those who are booking my lesson for the first time. Please feel free to talk.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor 🇯🇵 | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Sei alla ricerca di un insegnante di lingua giapponese ? Posso aiutarti ! Posso anche aiutare come dopo scuola in materie umanisti
NativeCafetalk · Japan
テーマは、今日のできごと。 今日あった楽しかったこと・うれしかったこと・悲しかったこと・怒ったことなどを日本語で話してみよう。
Nativeitalki · Japan
English Support ✔ | Friendly Japanese Conversation | Beginner to Business
Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
Do you want learn Japanese with Seina, who is friendly and speak in Bahasa Indonesia and English??
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてレッスンをうける方に！ 日本語レベルがどれぐらいか確認できます。どうやって進んだらいいか、どんなことを勉強したいか、学習の進め方について相談します。 あなたにぴったりなレッスンをいっしょにさがしていきましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師養成講座420時間終了
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de Japonés orientado a personas que desean iniciarse en este idioma
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語未経験者も、基礎をおさえて”亀からウサギまで”効率よく！ᘏ⑅ᘏଓ˚
Nativeitalki · Japan
Connect with Locals! Patient & Gentle Japanese Lessons with a Midwife🌸 |
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japones apta para toas las edades.
Cafetalk · China
中国語で楽しくフリートークをしましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professeur de japonais natif / J’enseigne le japonais en français 🇫🇷🇯🇵
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Français/Japonais pour adultes En ligne Diplômée en traduction et communication Combinaison de langues : français, japonais, anglais et espagnol
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese and culture together! Wainting lesson request from you!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Current college student and instructor 👩🎓💫 Why not learn Japanese with my personalized lessons?
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Cours en ligne de japonais pour débutant. Guadeloupe
NativeCafetalk · Japan
大人になってからやり直す英語は文法からが手っ取り早いです。 テキストは主に「マーフィーのケンブリッジ英文法」初級編（第４版）を使用しています 。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C2
Letuelezioni
Offro ripetizioni di giapponese per chi volesse imparare
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ひらがな・カタカナがどうやってできたのか知っていますか？ レッスン前半でひらがなのルーツを説明し、後半でうまく書くコツをアドバイスします。
Nativeitalki · Japan
米国とタイで生活した間、現地の方に日本語を教えていました。While living in the US and Thailand, I taught Japanese to local people.
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Studente magistrale presso l'università Ca' Foscari di Venezia con certificato N2 offre lezioni di lingua Giapponese
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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 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 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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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 September 29, 2026
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