6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 6,828 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.
330 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conv｜Gram｜JLPT｜Biz｜AI
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Taiwan
Certified TCSOL teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Adiós al "Desu/Masu"Habla como un nativo,He viajado a 35 países/Segura con un método de enseñanza basado en el coaching Principiantes/JLPT/adultos y niños/Viaj…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Ecuador
Learn Japanese with a Tutor Who Loves Anime and Travel!
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
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.
italki · United States
English & Japanese Teacher with 8 years experience
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases ONLINE japonés ¡Cualquier nivel! Conversación, viajes, titulaciones, refuerzo
Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · China
Beginner | JLPT N5˜N1
Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
Japanese language skills; 5+ years of experience as a Korean instructor;
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
Teaches A1–A2
AmazingTalker · China
🔥JLPT Exam🔥Beginners welcome😊
Teaches A1–B1
italki · Malaysia
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Voyagez au Japon depuis chez vous : Cours de Japonais en ligne passionnants et interactifs !
Japanese (Japan) · likely
NativeCafetalk · China
Do you like traveling? Do you want to travel to China in the future? So let’s find out in advance. Using specialized teaching materials, of course, if you have…
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Top teacher for Bilinguals
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1
italki · China
★ ❝Chinese Japanese Teacher❞ with 14 years of experience, Beginners and travelers are available
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur native et certifiée en langue japonaise, préparation voyage, préparation JLPT, je donne des cours à domicile aussi
Japanese (Japan) · likely
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
✨8,000 Classes Completed ! ✨
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
Teaches A1–C2
FindTutors
2 year-experienced at international travel company. I wish to offer online Japanese lessons to adults who like Japanese culture!
Japanese (Japan) · likely
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 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 | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan4,462 / 6,828Taiwan166 / 6,828China157 / 6,828South Korea82 / 6,828Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
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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 November 12, 2026
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