5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
The most affordable quarter of Japanese tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 1,355 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,355 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s learn Japanese with FUN!✨ Certified, Professional Japanese instructor
Teaches A1–B2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante madrelingua freelance di Italiano e Giapponese a Bari. Offre lezioni private di lingua italiana e di lingua Giapponese livello A1-A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんなレッスンにするか相談（そうだん）したり、日本語（にほんご）のレベルを確認（かくにん）します。
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners welcome😊 | Personalized Lessons for Your Goals
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Laureanda in lingua giapponese, inglese e cinese offre lezioni di lingua italiana a stranieri
NativeCafetalk · Japan
かんたんな日本ごをたくさんはなしましょう。
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Letuelezioni
Docente inglese e giapponese impartisce lezioni a partire dal livello elementare
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本旅行で役立つ日本語を学びましょう♪
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di lingua e cultura cinese e giapponese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
ちょっと日本語で休憩（きゅうけい）しませんか？
FindTutors
I would be happy to help you learn Japanese
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak Japanese from day one!（初日から日本語で話せる！）
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora titulada en Inglés y Japonés. Con un año de experiencia enseñando inglés en el extranjero.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Learn grammar with GENKI and use it in conversation!
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de inglés, francés o japonés para disfrutar con los idiomas
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your confidence speaking Japanese at nursery, kindergarten, and elementary school!
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases particulares de idioma inglés, francés y Japonés. Además doy clases de español para extranjeros
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other first!
Tusclasesparticulares
Educadora de infantil y maestra de infantil, con experiencia en el sector
NativeCafetalk · Japan
カメラオフで好きな話をしましょう♪
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy educadora y profesora de Educación Infantil, con conocimientos en metodologías.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
新聞を読んで
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés da clases online nivel principiante, N5 o para alumnos que quieran viajar
NativeCafetalk · Japan
リラックスして日本語を話してみませんか？間違えても大丈夫です。
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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Updated September 29, 2026
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