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
From General Conversations to Business Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Enjoy Japanese conversation class
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak Japanese Now!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🎓Certified Japanese teacher with a Master’s in Japanese Language Education | 1500+ online lessons |
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese from Scratch — Friendly and Patient Teacher for Beginners 😊
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
初級の日本語、中級の日本語
Japanese (Japan) · likely · 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.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaching 20yrs+ EXP Anime, Speaking, Grammar, JLPT, Face to Face Tokyo
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese tutor with experience in three countries! Japanese, English, and Korean support available✨ Complete beginners are welcome🥰 I’ll support your…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
5 lang/airpot work/cosmetics💄
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified with 20+ years experience Japanese teacher.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speak Real Japanese with Confidence 🗣️✨ |Beginner-Friendly & Conversation-Focused|🌏 Lived in Canada & Australia
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
improve your Japanese skills
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
⚠️Do NOT teach（我不要教）： Business （商务日语）, 14 years old and under（14岁以下的孩子）, A1 and A2 (初级日语), JLPT⚠️
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Build practical Japanese in 9 months 🌸 English & French support available! Learn natural Japanese through anime and real-life conversation. Beginners welcome,…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Trilingual JP・CN・EN
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s talk like friends!😁 Explain in English◎ Kansai dialect◎英語・日本語教師の免許があります。I’m a cheerleader💃🏼
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🇺🇸 Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons | 1,700+ Lessons Taught ✨
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
子供 / 成人 / 会話 / JLPT / アニメ / 旅行
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌕Coaching you to improve your Japanese language skills according to your scopes🔰 JLPT🗣️Business🚀
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginner-Friendly Japanese Conversation | English & Korean Support Learn Practical Japanese with Multilingual Support Japanese Conversation Lessons | EN / KR S…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Communicational Japanese💖
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Made Easy for Beginners & Travelers🇯🇵✈️ Fun, Friendly Lessons with Bilingual Tutor💛
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
【For Beginners to Advanced🙆♀️】 Completely Original Lessons Tailored to Your Goals🌈 Let's graduate from textbook Japanese and start speaking real Japanese!🗣️🇯🇵
NativeAmazingTalker · United States
Native JapanesePro🌟Coach
Teaches A1–A2
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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
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Updated September 29, 2026
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