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.
2,051 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
👩🏫Certified teacher 9 years experience 👩🏫 🌸Welcome new students ! 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日常会話からJLPT準備まで◎経験豊富な先生と学びましょう🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Native Japanese/ Experienced teaching Japanese in English🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese teacher with 10+ years in business. Friendly, supportive and effective lessons🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I have been teaching Japanese face-to-face for 5 years
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
💎1000+ lessons💎Real-Japanese You can't get from AI🚀Conversation Focused🇯🇵Beginner-Friendly🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Most Friendly Sensei☺️ Anime OTAKU!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Kind & Patient Kyoto-born Teacher🌸
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 For Beginner to Upper-Intermediate Learners｜Certified & Active School Teacher｜Eng OK 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Boost your confidence through fun Japanese conversation🎍
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌟You don't need perfect Japanese. Making mistakes is part of learning!🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
No time? No problem. Improve your Japanese in 30 minutes a day.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Lin.K 🌹 Japanese teacher📚fluency in daily conversation
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s immerse ourselves in a world of only Japanese .Want to use Japanese at work？Study together!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners – Learn at a Gentle Pace🇯🇵✨
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 はじめての日本語も安心｜現役日本語学校教師がやさしくサポートします！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Teacher|English Support Included|Feedback after every lesson📝✨
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🗣️ Friendly Japanese tutor | リラックスして話せる😊 No pressure & natural conversation practice 💬
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Beginner-friendly 🌸 Real Japanese conversation 🇯🇵 English support available ✨
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Your Japanese Journey Starts Here 🇯🇵 😊 | 🌱Beginner–Advanced | GENKI / QUARTET/JLPT and more🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Japanese Through Your Story｜Conversation-Focused｜Australia & 5-Star Hospitality
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Fun & Natural Japanese Conversation!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼
Teaches A1–C2
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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
Italy15 / 6,091SpeakDuo 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.
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 30, 2026
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