5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,545 of the 5,560 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
766 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Preply Tutor🎖️ 👉Professional Japanese Teacher | Former Nurse & Counselor 💬 | Conversation-Focused Lessons 🗣️ | Traveled to 30+ countries 🌍JLPT N5～１
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let`s talk in Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
JLPT✏️Conversation🌿
Teaches A2–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🏅Certified JP Teacher teaching JP in English🎓PhD Kyoto Univ 💊Global Pharma (Oncology) 🗣️English teaching certifciate (CELTA) ⛩️Tour Guide in Kyoto 👨💼Business🧑…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語のレベルをチェックしましょう
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese teacher's licence
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with a native-speaking HR professional📗 Master everything from business Japanese for work ,school,travel and life✨ 10+ years of experience at HR…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
もし、『みんなの日本語』を もって いたら、いっしょに べんきょう しませんか？ -Shall we study together if you have a Japanese text book『Minna no Nihongo』?-
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ve visited 42 countries . Let’s enjoy learning together and talk about your favorite things! ☀️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese from zero🤗 Start speaking from your first lessons! English & Spanish👌🗣️ I’ll help you learn practical Japanese! Travel✈️, Everyday conversation, JLPT…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語の、動詞（どうし）のグループわけ・て形・た形 ・ない形を 勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Adults|Business
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【元看護師の会社員（Former nurse and company employee）】 フリートーク・ビジネス日本語・医療日本語もOK！自然で伝わる日本語を一緒に学びましょう🌷
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Not sure what to study? Studying Japanese but still struggling to speak? 📚 Learn from the basics with textbooks and mostly in Japanese | Turn what you know int…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
No materials or preparation needed—let's just relax and chat! Feel free to ask for advice on learning Japanese, too.
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Group teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and majored in Japanese in university.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak with confidence! Japanese lessons that help you communicate 🌸 Beginner-Friendly | Experienced Native Japanese Teacher | JLPT Grammar N5–N3📚
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese with me(*'▽') Beginners are welcome☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎖️上級 📚JLPT N2/N1 👔面接 🏢ビジネス日本語 🤗 日本語学習のBuddy 🤝
Teaches B1–C2
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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 / 5,560South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 September 29, 2026
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