6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
4,190 of the 6,091 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 $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
US based hours temporarily until Oct 2 🗣️Speak from day one - beginners welcome 💛 Practical Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Your Motivation Booster for Traveling the World! 🔥 Let’s turn confusion into clarity! Let’s chat a lot and make our classes fun! 🗾🌸
Nachhilfeunterricht
Japanisch-Tutor Anf änger Richtiges Japanisch lernen
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
〜読み・書き・意味・成り立ちまで楽しく学びます〜
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, everyone! My name is Reika. I'm a graphic designer and software developer.
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
Certified🏅3 yrs exp.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【中～上級者向け】日本語での対話を通じてあなたの人生を豊かにします｜ 生活会話レッスン▸ビジネス会話レッスン▸プレミアムレッスン(日本語ライフカウンセリング) ｜ 講師経験が豊富&海外移住の経験もあり
Teaches B1–C2
NativeVerbling · Brazil
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🎓Qualified, 5 years experienced, and friendly!🤝 Bridge the gap between textbooks and REAL
Nachhilfeunterricht
Native Japanese speaker helping learners gain confidence and fluency.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
小学生未満のお子様、小学生向けの短時間のレッスンです。 少しずつ英語に触れ、アルファベット、単語、簡単なフレーズが言えるようになる練習を楽しくしましょう。
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I am Yoshi, from Aichi, Japan. I was born and raised there and decided to study abroad at the age of 22.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑6klessons/Convo/JLPT/Kids/Biz
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Don’t be nervous! Don’t try to hard to remember😎！ まずは、日本語(にほんご)を、好き(すき)❤️になってください☺️⭐️！
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nachhilfepro
Beginners are welcome! Learn natural Japanese (N4, N5) with a cheerful and encouraging teacher. 😊✊🏻✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
◎未経験OK◎楽しく日本語ではなしましょう！♪
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, nice to meet you. I have over eight years of experience working in various educational settings, from junior high school to special support schools.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Qualified Teacher🥇Eng OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Japanese Teacher ⭐5+Years 🌸Speaking & Grammar • Travel Japanese• All Levels Welcome!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
An experienced teacher with international background will teach you practical Japanese in an easy to understand way😊
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (1,635 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 | 1,635 | $19 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,484 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 922 | $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 | 699 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 242 | 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 | 56 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $52 | $43–$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.
Japan3,870 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 30, 2026
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