6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,662 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.
1,259 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師養成講座420時間終了
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（書く・話す・読む）を勉強しよう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan 🇯🇵 ? Let’s learn practical Japanese and useful cultural tips with me !
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat and do some small talk freely in English for 30mins!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from Day 1! 🌸 Patient Midwife Tutor for Travel & Daily Life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごのぶんしょうをチェックします！文法のまちがいなどのせつめいつき！ １5文まで。
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
Professeur de japonais natif / J’enseigne le japonais en français 🇫🇷🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、通じてはいるけどちゃんと話せているか疑問に思っていませんか？ 楽しいおしゃべりを通じて、あなたの会話力をレベルアップ させましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
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.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese whil talking about Anime and Manga wiht me.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
気楽に日本語で会話しよう！間違えても大丈夫😊 Fun & Relaxed Japanese Conversation with a Friendly and Patient Tutor!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
買い物、病院、毎日の生活で使い日本語を、一緒に練習しましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
JLPT N1, Korean university student.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Just speak, and your personal Google review notebook grows! Enjoy a relaxing cafe chat with zero prep needed☕️
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
あなたの日本語の成長を支えます！ Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
3歳から8歳くらいのお子さまと、楽しく日本語に触れるレッスンです！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's get to know the world in Japanese!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語（にほんご）でただ楽（たの）しく話（はな）したい方（かた）、相談（そうだん）したい方（かた）など向（む）け。たくさん話（はな）して自信（じしん）をつけましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
リラックスして楽しく話せるレッスンを一緒にやりましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
言葉に詰まっても大丈夫！イギリス在住の元ナースと、カフェでおしゃべりするように楽しく日本語をお話しませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語を話しながら、日本の文化や旅行について楽しく話しましょう！あなたの国のことも教えてください🌏初心者の方も大歓迎です🌱
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 | 1,518 | $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 | 265 | 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 | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 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.
Japan4,462 / 6,828
Taiwan166 / 6,828
China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 12, 2026
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