6,091 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,091 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,901 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
FindTutors
Turn “Japanese is difficult 😥” into “Japanese is fun! 😁”
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
🌸 Beginner 🌸 Conversation
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I give affordable Japanese lessons and traditional Chinese lessons for adults
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Conversation|Oral|Hobby
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de japonés - Niveles principiante e intermedio
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation|Adults|Beginner
Teaches A1–A2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Voscours
Diplômée d’un collège de langue au Japon, je propose des cours de japonais pour tous les niveaux
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | Children | TOEIC
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante di giapponese disponibile per lezioni private personalizzate
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🥇Conversation🌟Novel Discussion
Teaches A1–C2
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di Giapponese online o in presenza
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
✏️Travel Japanese✏️🌟
Teaches A1–C2
Suasaulasparticulares
Japonês de acordo com sua forma de aprender, com metodologia e material personalizado a cada necessidade!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
補習班一對一教學10年以上
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs
Japanese (Japan) · likely
AmazingTalker · South Korea
🌸Beginner-Friendly🌸
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Insegnante con dottorato in Japan Studies offre lezioni di giapponese online
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Easy to learn. 0 basic start
Teaches A2
Letuelezioni
Laureata in Lingue e Civiltà Orientali offre lezioni di giapponese
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Hobby|Basic
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Diplomata in college di lingua in Giappone, propongo lezioni di lingua giapponese per tutti
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · South Korea
500+Lessons Korean, Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
Letuelezioni
Laureanda di lingue e letterature straniere (unibo) fornisce lezioni base di giapponese per principianti, fino al livello N3
Teaches A1–B1
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Daily English | Custom Lessons
Teaches A1–B1
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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 / 6,091Taiwan153 / 6,091China130 / 6,091South Korea69 / 6,091Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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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 30, 2026
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