5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,545 of the 5,560 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 $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,659 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
【元看護師の会社員（Former nurse and company employee）】 フリートーク・ビジネス日本語・医療日本語もOK！自然で伝わる日本語を一緒に学びましょう🌷
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners Welcome 🕊
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Beginner|Travel
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I passed Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test and majored in Japanese in university.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🔰 Beginners to Advanced Welcome! ✨ Let's Build Confidence in Japanese Conversation! Spanish and English OK 🌐
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 years+ teaching experience
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
【Beginners & Kids 9+】『Genki』 & Visual Tools! 【Advanced】Active Conversation with『Quartet』
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · United States
Japanese Tutor for Adults Seeking Long‑Term Fluency
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Fun & natural Japanese🗣✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginners and Kids welcome🧸Anime voice acting🎤Language consultant💪Boost your Japanese skill🔥
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner–Intermediate 🌼 More “I said it myself!” moments | Build the skills to use the Japanese you know in real conversations 🌼✨
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation/English Support🌏
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have the certification of teaching Japanese. Totally 800+ students online and offline ☺️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Perfect for Beginners 🌸 English support available 💬✨ Based in Australia 🇦🇺🌏 Feel your progress in just 3 months‼️ Build your foundation step by step and leve…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
面接準備・ビジネス語・趣味
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Speaking 🗣️ Beginner to Intermediate | Turn What You Know into Real Conversation
Teaches A2–B2
NativePreply · Japan
🗣️ Native Osaka Japanese｜English & French OK Clear review notes provided after each lesson ✨ Perfect for beginners! Learn Japanese with a personalized curricul…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I'm Ogawa. Native Japanese
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Kids Lessons Are Back! 👧👦 for beginner!
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
✨Professional Japanese lessons by an experienced teacher with hospitality expertise😊From beginner to business level, I help you master natural, practical Japan…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
2 years of teaching experience
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese language teacher.
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
【🎖️Preply Certified Tutor 】English support available ✨ Beginners welcome! 🌸 Learn practical Japanese for everyday life & travel 🤗 No need to worry about mistak…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
I am a qualified teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $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 | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | 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 | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$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.
Japan3,395 / 5,560
Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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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 29, 2026
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