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.
2,689 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese for Beginners & Japan Travelers ✈️ | Grammar, Vocabulary & Conversation | Speak with Confidence 🔥
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Grammar, listening, free conversation, role-play and Kanji — all in one lesson♪ An interactive lesson designed to help you “understand → use → speak naturally”…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Jap-Eng bilingual⭐️Test Pro
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun Japanese lesson with Jolly Japanese tutor🇯🇵🇵🇭
Teaches A1–C2
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
Your Japanese Partner for Conversation, JLPT, and Reading Fun! 회화, JLPT, 원서 읽기까지! 여러분의 일본어 학습 파트너가 되어 드립니다. 会話・JLPT・読書まで！あなたの「やりたい」に寄り添う日本語パートナー。
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|Adults|Business
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak natural Japanese with confidence! Improve your pronunciation & pitch accent 😊
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Expert Native Japanese Tutor with 2+ Years Experience! Australia-Experienced & Beginner Friendly.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートークで にほんごをまなびましょう！ 自由に話をして語彙や表現をふやしましょう！ Let’s learn Japanese through free conversation! Talk freely and expand your vocabulary and expressions!
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Group teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私と一緒に楽しく日本語を話しましょう！
Teaches A2–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Real-life Japanese for daily life, culture, and business, from beginner to professional level. Top 5% tutor.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
いろいろな話題について話そう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
日本語基礎、日本語会話 専門
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Mistakes welcome! 🎉 Let's chat, laugh, and grow your Japanese naturally.🌱🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Fun conversations with experienced tutor!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese conversation using easy vocabularies!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣️Speak Japanese Now!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with over 2 years of experience in teaching online
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Have fun with Japanese! A Certified Teacher.✨Beginner-friendly ✨Easy to understand ✨JLPT ✨Anime
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start studying Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
advanced Japanese conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🏅 Top 1% of Japanese instructor in2022 🌸 Licensed Kindergarten Teacher
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 / 6,091South 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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