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 · Sri Lanka
Pass the JLPT & Speak Technical Japanese | From a native speaking engineering student
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
基礎文法力をつけながらスピーキング力もUP! Basic grammar and speaking.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本の神社をもっと楽しむために、参拝の仕方やマナーを一緒に学びましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ll help you speak Japanese with confidence and have fun!🇺🇸🇨🇳🇯🇵
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Want to Speak Like an Osaka Local? Let’s Have Fun Learning Kansai-ben!
Japanese (KS) · 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
🌸楽しい日本語🌸
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
A 25-minute session to organize your goals and current challenges together. No preparation needed.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で話しましょう。英語もOKです。 あなたの日本や日本語の話を聞かせてください。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語初めての方からレベルアップ試験対策まで対応します
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の発音に慣れて楽しくお話ししましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Natural Japanese for Beginners | English Support & Real Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
「こんな日本語を学びたい！」を大切に。 一人一人の希望に合わせて柔軟に対応します♪
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🤝 あなたに寄り添う日本語コーチ 🇯🇵 英語でのサポートも可能 🗣️ 一人ひとりの目標に合わせた学習プランと継続サポートで、ネイティブコーチがあなたのマインドと行動を変える 🔥
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で話したいという方！一緒に楽しくトークしましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner friendly Japanese, Relaxed conversation Practice
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Only 15 minutes! Build your confidence and make speaking Japanese a daily habit!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
好きなトピックやテーマに関して話します。日頃の疑問などぶつけてみてください
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたのことを、日本語で楽しく話してみませんか？
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
しょしんしゃ だいかんげい｜こうしけいけん 5ねん🌸Beginner-Friendly Japanese | 5 Years as a Language Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
おためしフリートーク（あいさつ）
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 / 6,828
South 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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