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.
96 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで7年11ヶ月日本語を教えています！フィリピンのセブ島に約７年住んでいました！去年の年末にIT系 の会社を引退しました。日本語でいろいろなお話をしましょう！どんなことでも聞いてくださいね！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Absolute Beginner｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語で考え、話す楽しさを体験しましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeClassgap · Japan
Speak Japanese confidently | Osaka-raised, US-educated tech professional
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
English & Chinese👌JLPT, Interviews & Japan Travel｜Hall of Fame Instructor with Proven Result｜
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.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語でニュースを聞き、それについて話します！やさしいことばニュース(NEWS WEB EASY)を使って勉強します。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese teachers in ITALKI. I passed the Japanese teaching certification exam and taught man
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N3 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
最強の「ビジネス日本語」を身につけよう！ 最高のあなたを「最強の日本語」で表現しませんか。 ~Express your best self with the ultimate Japanese~ 今春、社会人になる人、大歓迎！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Graduate student in linguistics in the U.S., focusing on Japanese language pedagogy.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
So fun, even animals laugh🦁😂
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
発音矯正、隙間時間に
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Worked as a cabin crew based in Singapore, certified with Professional Japanese Language Teacher
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Lesson in Japanese and English
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌟🌟 No.1 Teacher 2021~2023｜Top 1% 2024–2026｜Like your best friend 像朋友般亲切😄｜Immersion 沉浸式教学🤗｜经验满满💯
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
This lesson is for those who ✓can speak everyday Japanese but want to improve ✓Students and workers who want to review their expressions ✓aren’t confident in t…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–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
AmazingTalker · South Korea
Let’s chat in Japanese! 🇯🇵
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese That Helps You Connect with People in Japan
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
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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 / 6,828South 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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