5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
3,545 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.
766 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
🌟 Bilingual Japanese Tutor (Japanese/English) 🌟 Beginners absolutely welcome! It's totally okay to make mistakes 😊 Available for daily conversation, business,…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Your Japanese Partner for Conversation, JLPT, and Reading Fun! 회화, JLPT, 원서 읽기까지! 여러분의 일본어 학습 파트너가 되어 드립니다. 会話・JLPT・読書まで！あなたの「やりたい」に寄り添う日本語パートナー。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
グループレッスン募集中
Teaches A1–B2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Professional teacher with 18 years teaching experience. JLPT/ Grammar for communication.
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🎯 JLPT N5–N3 | Personalized Study Plans & Practical Japanese
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを予約される方のためのレッスンです。気軽にお話ししましょう。This lesson is for those who are booking my lesson for the first time. Please feel free to talk.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Game 🎲 Japanese 🎌
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸はな 先生🌸 Specialize in Conversation and Basic Japanese 👩🏻🏫 English OK
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Practical Japanese for Work & Life 🇯🇵 | JLPT • Interviews | English C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語学習の「迷い」を25分で整理します。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Certified🏅3 yrs exp.
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Profesora nativa con 20 años de experiencia! Textos: Minna no Nihongo/Manabou Nihongo/Marugoto
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
7 yrs of exp🎀 Qualified🎀 JLPT(N5-N1)🎀 Conversation skill up🎀
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's start studying Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
👑6klessons/Convo/JLPT/Kids/Biz
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher|1,400+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
🌸Start Learning Japanese from Zero🌸 | English OK 🔤 🗣️ Gentle, Fun & Easy-to-Follow Conversation Lessons 📘 JLPT N3–N5
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初めて私のレッスンを受講する生徒さん向け。ご自身の日本語レベルを知り、あなたに合うレッスンプランを一緒に見つけましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Qualified Teacher🥇Eng OK!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
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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