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.
NativePreply · Japan
Don't give up halfway! Let's embark on an enjoyable Japanese journey at your own pace together🚙
Letuelezioni
Giapponese (da zero al livello Business Japanese)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Review your learning process and check areas you need to focus on before starting your JLPT prep lessons! Available once per student.
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in the U.S. and have been traveling around the world for several years, visiting over 60 countries.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
For Business & Professionals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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.
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️ Certified Preply Tutor🎖️ | 100+ Students Taught Love Pokémon, anime, or games? You’ll fit right in ✨ No Hiragana needed 👍Learn Japanese at your own pace 😊
FindTutors
I am a native Japanese speaker and patient tutor. My online lessons are for anyone who wants to learn natural Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめて日本語を学習する子供さん向け
NativeEngoo · Japan
I am a highly experienced Japanese English tutor with over 30 years of professional experience, having tutored English at universities, major English schools,…
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語講師20年歴、中国語(中)、
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I’ll help turn your worries about learning a language into fun and confidence.
Teaches B1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
👋 New to Japanese? No Problem! Start Speaking from Day One 🎉🇯🇵 🎖️[5+ Years Teaching]🧑🏫
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor, BA in Japanese Literature and qualified Early Years teacher, offering online lessons for children & adults.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Japanese ·Conversation class
NativeEngoo · Japan
I spent my childhood in the United States and later graduated from Sophia University in the College of Liberal Arts.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
✈️Travel🌟Pronunciation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real conversation & pronunciation — Japanese lessons from a tutor trained by pro narrators🎤
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✍🏻JLPT/GRAMMAR/TRIP/CONVERSATION✍🏻
Tusclasesparticulares
Japonés con profesora nativa. Más de 8 años experiencia
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s chat casually and enjoy learning Japanese together!
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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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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 30, 2026
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