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
❤️🔥Beginner & Travel Japan with confidence | Real conversations | Certified Tutor with 3 Teaching Licenses ✈️ Brazil-Based💚
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたが知ってる基礎英語だけでネイティブと会話できるだけのスピーキング力を養います
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Advanced Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified teacher for both kids and adults. 公認こども日本語教師＆登録日本語教師
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Expert Native Japanese Tutor with 2+ Years Experience! Australia-Experienced & Beginner Friendly.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
I will teach you Japanese and the Kansai dialect in a fun and serious way. Let's learn together!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Fundamental|Oral
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · United States
Experienced Japanese tutor creating customized and fun lessons to improve your speaking confidence!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Real-life Japanese for daily life, culture, and business, from beginner to professional level. Top 5% tutor.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
画像やイラスト、図を見ながら、自分の言葉で英語を話す練習をしていきます。まずは、 「完璧な英語を話すこと」よりも 「英語を口に出すこと」に慣れることを大切にしています☆
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
イラストで楽しく覚える｜たくさん話せるワクワク授業
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's enjoy studying Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
✈️ I Love Traveling 🧳 Let's Have an Exciting Time Together as Friends 🤝 Join Natsumi's Lessons and Watch Your Japanese Flourish and Become Your Favorite Langua…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Use your spare minutes wisely. Time-efficient Japanese conversation practice.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Business/travel/lifestyle
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build natural Japanese! Native Teacher | 9+ Yrs Exp | English/Español OK
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🇯🇵 Tokyo native | 1,000+ lessons taught | Natural, standard Japanese | Specializing in building strong foundations from absolute beginner level to helping inte…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let’s have fun learning Japanese together and work towards being able to hold a conversation♪
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Kids✨Beginner✨Intermediate✨
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
10 years of experience at a university and 20+ years in total.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun conversations with experienced tutor!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
楽しく読み書きができるようになろう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Children (6-11)
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
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 / 6,091United 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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