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.
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's Travel Japan Together ✈️ Through Japanese! ✅ English OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Zero beginners to JLPT | Easy-to-follow lessons | Homework & Correction included
FindTutors
If you would like to learn Japanese with a great teacher, you can choose me!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
はじめてレッスンをうける方に！ 日本語レベルがどれぐらいか確認できます。どうやって進んだらいいか、どんなことを勉強したいか、学習の進め方について相談します。 あなたにぴったりなレッスンをいっしょにさがしていきましょう！
NativeEngoo · Japan
I was born and raised in Japan, and I initially found it difficult to improve my speaking skills.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
750 lessons experience🎖
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
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Absolutely Beginner-Friendly Japanese 🌸 From the Basics to Real Confidence｜See Progress in Just 6 Months — Travel, Culture, Daily Life & Business｜Trusted, Frie…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Native Japanese tutor currently in UK, provide online lessons from basic to difference in nuance
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's enjoy Japanese conversation using easy vocabularies!
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Akihiro. I was born and raised in Iwate, Japan.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner|Conversation|Oral🎈
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
top 1% italki Japanese teacher in 2022✨
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
A seasoned teacher with 5 years of experience in online Japanese tutoring
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I have worked as cram school tutor in Japan. I’ll offer online Japanese lessons tailored to the level of each student.
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
韓国語未経験者も、基礎をおさえて”亀からウサギまで”効率よく！ᘏ⑅ᘏଓ˚
NativeEngoo · Japan
I grew up bilingual in Australia and lived in Hiroshima not long ago.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation💁 Travel✈️
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
❣️明るく楽しく🥳話すことを楽しもう❣️
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
1. Master Natural Japanese Smoothly with My Original Texts!
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de japonés nativa con 3 años de experiencia
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun learning Japanese and culture together! Wainting lesson request from you!
NativeEngoo · Japan
During my time overseas, I had the privilege of connecting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
50音基礎初級日文| 旅遊 | 會話 | 兒童 | 支持自学
Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 6,091
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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