6,832 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,661 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.
428 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
私の夢はポリグロットになることです。いっしょに楽しく勉強しましょう！ My dream is to become a polyglot. Let's enjoy learning Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
集中して合格を目指す特別プログラム！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
話すのが苦手でも大丈夫！ゆっくり、何度でも一緒に練習します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese ✈️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Theme Talk
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced teacher specialising in business Japanese, writing correction, and reading comprehension
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎌 7 yrs Experience | Conversat
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いっしょに JLPTの しけん べんきょうを しましょう。そして JLPTに ごうかく しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌲 Class is Vivid 🌹Interesting
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
中学生以上何歳でも大歓迎
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
📺Live Streamer 📼1000 Videos📖読書クラス💡Explicit Explanation📙Genki🗣Pronunciation🎧️Scripts👥面接練習
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's speak Japanese with fun
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と楽しく勉強しましょう📘📗📕
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にスペイン語にふれる３０分レッスン ペースに合わせて内容を組みます。
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
外国に住んでいる子ども、日本に帰国 予定の子ども、日本に来た子どものためのレッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Georgia
日常会話からJLPT・ビジネス・面接対策まで、幅広く実践的に学べる日本語レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✨ Conversational Japanese 🗣
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自分の会話能力をブラッシュアップしてみませんか
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 | 1,520 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 269 | 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.
Japan4,466 / 6,832
Taiwan166 / 6,832China157 / 6,832
South Korea82 / 6,832
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,832
United States40 / 6,832
Italy19 / 6,832
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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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