5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,512 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.
1,634 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟 Triple-Certified Japanese Teacher | Clear, Effective & Engaging Lessons
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
My favorite Japanese foods are sushi, ramen, and gyutan! What about you? Let's talk a lot about what you love about Japan! I can speak Japanese, English, and F…
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's have fun speaking Japanese using simple Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Performance Studies.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your Japanese brain with my personalized one-on-one lessons. Motivated learners welcome !🗣️
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
Let’s have a fun time together!
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本（にほん）での生活（せいかつ）に必要（ひつよう）な日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）しましょう。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しんで日本語を話しましょう！フレンドリーな日本語講師
Teaches A1–B2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Kotaro. I live in Canada, and my educational background is in Marketing.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
English-Friendly Lessons | 10+ Years of Japanese Teaching Experience
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日常会話と日本文化が学べる『いろどり』で日本語会話を練習しましょう。すぐに使える日本語がいっぱいです！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Mastery！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Qualified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly | All levels welcome 🥳🌈
Teaches A1–C2
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! I studied art at a Community College in Oregon, U.S.A.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
毎回ひとつのテーマで“話せるフランス語”を！基礎文法 も自然に身につく、やさしい30分。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High level 2,500 clases
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
プロの講師 Absolute beginners welcome！Let's have fun studying Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Japanese That Sticks 🇯🇵💪🏻| Beginner-Friendly | English Support | 4,000+ Lessons
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フリートーク、質問、なんでもOK！楽しくお話ししましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation🗣 | JLPT🈴
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% tutor in 2022★Pass JLPT N2/N3 — and actually speak Japanese
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 / 5,560
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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