5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,531 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.
1,650 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌏 Multilingual Japanese Teacher from Abroad | Beginners to Intermediate Welcome!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Easy Japanese/Friendly🌷
Teaches A1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly &Flexible. にほんごをまなぼう、にほんごでまなぼう。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginners Welcome! Learn Japanese with a Former Newspaper Journalist
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner | TOEIC | Speaking 🎉
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Auf deutsch kannst du Japanisch lernen :)
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.
NativePreply · Japan
Cheerful Native Japanese Tutor | Japanese for Beginners • Conversation • Travel • Anime | English 🇬🇧 & German 🇩🇪 Support
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🔥New Teacher50%off🔥
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Learn real Japanese with full English support and start speaking from day one!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Native Japanese Tutor | Friendly Conversation & Beginner Lessons
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Teach how to study English
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者大歓迎！英語でサポートできる日本語ネイティブ講師 Beginners Welcome! Native Japanese Tutor with English Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Speak with confidence! Japanese lessons that help you communicate 🌸 Beginner-Friendly | Experienced Native Japanese Teacher | JLPT Grammar N5–N3📚
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌼Business🌼Japanese News🌼JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本の航空会社で7年間、客室乗務員（Cabin crew）として海外や国内線で勤務しました。沢山の人とお話をした経験があり、他国の文化を学ぶことが大好きです。初めて日本語を学ぶ方も安心してください☺️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Want to learn Japanese in a friendly environment where English is okay, beginners are welcome, and mistakes are just part of the process?
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Online JP teaching experience
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しいから続けられる📚 |サバイバル日本語から初級者のための先生
Teaches A1–B1
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese Lessons for Travel, Work & Test Preparation – with an Experienced Tutor
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Children (6-11)|JLPT N1|JLPT N4
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
初心者からディスカッションまで大歓迎！あなたのペースに寄り添い、生きた会話力を育てます。特定技能（介護）のサバイバル日本語や生活マナーも対応。楽しく深く語り合いましょう！
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Certified Preply Tutor 🎓｜Casual Conversation 🗣️｜Beginners Welcome🔰|English OK✅| Japanese for travel, daily life, business, and your goals! Let's have fun talki…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Speak more, improve more!🤗
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✨ Learn Real Japanese Conversation with a Native Speaker|Beginner Friendly| Genki & English Support
Teaches A1–C1
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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 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560
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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 29, 2026
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