6,692 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,692 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,431 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
一緒に日本語を話しましょう！
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Starter~Business,Conversation
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
A casual Japanese native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clase de japonés profesora nativa tanto presencial como ONLINE
Japanese (Japan) · likely
Classgap · Spain
Language teacher with 4 years of experience
Teaches A1–A2
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NativeCafetalk · Japan
JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Beginners welcome! Practical Japanese conversation and grammar lessons for foreigners | Have fun learning and gain confidence in living in Japan! We provide ca…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
JAPANESE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMを修了。子供から大人まで日本語を教えることができ、一人一人に適したレッスンを行うことができます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Certified Japanese teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Speaker of Japanese, English, Spanish with various experiences, 28824 hours(face-to-face classes), 1184 hours(online distance learning). Japanese classes only.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés con la profesora nativa 18 años de experiencia
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
語彙力UP ! （入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎！）クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese language teacher and manga creator
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Native (likely)Verbling · Mexico
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
大学教歴30年 日20年／仏10年
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesor de Idioma Japonés
NativeClassgap · Japan
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽にお話ししましょう！言葉に詰まっても全然大丈夫です。チャットを使いながら単語や表現を紹介していきます。
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Japanese language classes with a teacher who has experience as a translator.
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (2,158 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 | 2,158 | $20 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,489 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 946 | $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 | 728 | $11 | $7.58–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 257 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 73 | $23 | $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 | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 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.
Japan4,382 / 6,692
Taiwan165 / 6,692China149 / 6,692
South Korea75 / 6,692
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,692
United States39 / 6,692
Philippines18 / 6,692
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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 October 6, 2026
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