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.
2,051 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Life in Japan | Speak Clearly & Be Understood
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
Basic Japanese｜Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for travel & daily life😊 Relaxed, friendly lessons. No pressure, just progress🌱
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are totally welcome! 🙆 From travel and daily conversation to business and exam preparation — I offer customized lessons based on your goals and inter…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's get to know each other!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
💎2000⁺ lessons | all levels💎
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy learning Japanese with me! 一起開心地學日文吧！私と一緒に日本語の勉強をしましょう😊
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners, don't worry! I’m here for you. 🧑🏫✨ 10 years' expertise: 3,000+ students & 2,500 JLPT successes. ✏️See real progress in 3 months & mastery in 6. Bui…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
就職活動をテーマにしたミステリー小説を読んでみませんか？ 日本の就職活動についても知れます。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
English/Chinese OK!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WITH ME🚀!! Feedback from every lesson is highly praised👩🏻💻❣️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Friendly & patient teacher!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
First Japanese. Let's have fun learning together!!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation / Grammar / JLPT
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Customized lesson for your ideal goal(16+ years experience for teaching Japanese)
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese with English and Spanish - for travel, kids, and all levels.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese with me(*'▽') Beginners are welcome☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/Fundamental
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners & Japan Travelers ✈️ | Grammar, Vocabulary & Conversation | Speak with Confidence 🔥
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Speak Japanese from day one!（初日から日本語で話せる！）
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸9月下旬から1か月半、産休をいただきます🙇♀️🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor in the UK |1000+ Lessons | Kansai Dialect & Culture
Teaches A1–C2
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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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