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
初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese Confidently 🌸 Adult Beginners–Intermediate | 1,500+ Lessons ✨| English Support
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
年齢・国籍・性別問わず５００名以上もの人たちに楽しくてカジュアルなレッスンを楽しんでいただきました！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Netherlands
Chill but Effective Japanese Lessons 🎯 | Beginner to Advanced | Real Results
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
Japanese Conversation & Pronunciation | Learn Japanese through Songs 🎵
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese Conversation | Calm & Confidence Building 🌿
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s graduate from not feeling confident speaking 🎓Speak from your first lesson ✨｜English OK 🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
オーストラリアで日本語と弓道を教えています
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly lessons for beginners to advanced learners—focus on real-life Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
気楽に日本語で会話しよう！間違えても自信がなくても大丈夫😊 Have Fun & Relaxed Japanese Conversation with a Patient Tutor
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let’s improve your Japanese through fun and relaxed conversations!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Immersive Japanese lessons with plenty of Japanese exposure
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
I've worked as a tutor in a cram school for about 6 years and have much experience teaching students
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
【ビジネス日本語を学びたい方】面接の準備、就職活動サポートします
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified native Japanese tutor, glad to help you acquiring Japanese.
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
「登録日本語教員」日本の国家資格です。 ☆１5か国以上320人以上の学生たちに授業してきました☆
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生！
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
ビジネス経験、介護福祉士、保育士の資格がある日本語教師
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Gospel choir, Japanese teacher【Misa】
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Japanese from DAY 1! Practical Japanese in daily life & Travel Prep for Beginners🇯🇵
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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