6,834 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,656 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.
italki · China
10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Lets talk about business in Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
間違えても大丈夫！好きなトピックで楽しく日本語でおしゃべりしましょう✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話しましょう。間違えても大丈夫です！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural & Confident Japanese! 🗣️ Friendly Conversation Practice for Intermediate Learners
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのうたをれんしゅうしませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
틀려도 괜찮아요! 한국어 지원이 가능해서 초보자도 안심하고 대화할 수 있는 레슨☕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌻あなたの「話したい」気持ちを大切にレッスンします🌻N5/N4レベルの方大歓迎です
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語で楽しくお話ししましょう！ まちがってもだいじょうぶ！Let’s have fun learning Japanese through conversations! 🎉
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語ネイティブと30分自由に話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
乗馬ライセンス1級＆ペットケア資格あり&愛犬・愛猫の話や大好きな動物について日本語でおしゃべり！ (For Animal Lovers! Talk about pets and horses with a certified pet care expert & horseback rider! 🐴)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Even if you have zero Japanese,no problem!With both Chinese & English support,I'll teach you clearly
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
空いてる時間を有効活用して、 日本語でフリートークを気軽にしてみませんか。 日本語N3以上対応。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
英語も話せます🔆カジュアルな会話レッスン👀✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
仕事（しごと）の日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう！Bussiness-Japanese! ･･･small talk, e-mail, interview, business etiquette etc.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
🟥pronunciation expert
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者さん大歓迎！ 韓国語を使ったフリートークや日本語でのtopikや留学の相談など韓国語に関するあれこれ一緒にお話ししましょう‼︎
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 | 1,519 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 986 | $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 | 792 | $12 | $8.42–$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 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,467 / 6,834
Taiwan166 / 6,834China158 / 6,834South Korea82 / 6,834
Hong Kong SAR China56 / 6,834
United States40 / 6,834
Italy19 / 6,834
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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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