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
Certified Japanese teacher since 2025 teaching from A1 to all level
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「文法は勉強したけれど、いざとなると言葉が出てこない…」そんな方のためのレッスンです。教科書的なお勉強は一度お休みして、友達とカフェでおしゃべりするような「生の会話」を楽しみませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Nativeitalki · Japan
オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Stop studying textbook Japanese. Start learning how we really talk.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本人の友達みたいな先生！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
とにかく日本語で楽しくおしゃべりしたい方向け！
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
初心者大歓迎🌿｜Genkiで楽 しく日本語会話📙｜発話量80%🗣️｜宿題は希望制✍️｜英語サポートOK！｜認定講師👩🏫
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
Cafetalk · Philippines
Improve your Japanese for daily life in Japan. Focus on pronunciation, natural speaking, and grammar explained simply.
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
にほんごで にっきを かく おてつだいをします。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の単語や文法を学んだけど、日本語がうまく話せない人向けの会話レッスン
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Planning a trip to Japan? Learn easy and useful Japanese for restaurants, hotels, shopping, and asking for directions. Let's practice together so you can enjoy…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
フリートークで実際に使える日本語を教えます
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
自由（じゆう）に日本語（にほんご）で話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で会話はできるけれど、「これで合っているのかな？」「言いたい言葉がすぐに出てこない……」と感じることはありませんか？ カウンセラー資格を持つ講師が、あなたの気持ちに寄り添いながら、一人ひとりのペースに合わせてサポートします。安心して、たくさん話してくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Learn Japanese in a Relaxed and Supportive Environment!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
やさしい日本語で群馬県の話をしましょう。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初級の勉強を終えた方向け
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Easy Going 🌸 Japanese Conversation Partner 🌸 Native English Speaker
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
何を話せばいいか、もう迷いません
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's learn real-life Japanese from the characters' dialogue.
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 / 6,828China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United 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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