4,311 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,311 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
71 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Oral|Beginner|Fundamental
Teaches A1–A2
LanguaTalk · Japan
Experienced Japanese Tutor (12+ Years) | Beginners Welcome 🌸 JLPT | Travel Prep
Teaches A1–C2
italki · China
🌟Certified &Experienced🌟日本語 N1🌟 Speaking Practice🌟｜HSK｜YCT｜Travel 🤗🤩
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…
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Preply · Ecuador
Learn Japanese with a Tutor Who Loves Anime and Travel!
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · China
20 YEARS JP 😊
Teaches A1–B2
italki · Japan
Японский - для работы, учебы и души! Нет - экзотике, да - настоящей Японии!
Teaches A1–C2
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases ONLINE japonés ¡Cualquier nivel! Conversación, viajes, titulaciones, refuerzo
Cafetalk · United States
日本語から英語に！Translate Japanese into English!
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Travel|Conversation|Beginner
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Hong Kong SAR China
Multilingual Tutor | Japanese Lessons for Beginners and Intermediate! 🇯🇵| 初中級日語課：實用、會話、旅遊、商業日語
Teaches A1–C1
Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
Cafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎌 JLPT N2 | Business Japanese
Teaches A1–A2
FindTutors
Japanese Teacher from Tokyo | Beginner Friendly | Speak Naturally & Travel Japanese
italki · Philippines
Fun and engaging lessons for all nationalities of all ages! A teacher with 14 years of experience 🎶
Teaches A1–C2
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…
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎐Beginners Welcome🎐
Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Voyagez au Japon depuis chez vous : Cours de Japonais en ligne passionnants et interactifs !
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️JLPT | Travel | Animation 😊
Teaches A1–C2
Voscours
Professeur native et certifiée en langue japonaise, préparation voyage, préparation JLPT, je donne des cours à domicile aussi
AmazingTalker · South Korea
+6 years teaching, EN/JP/CN OK
Teaches A1–B2
FindTutors
2 year-experienced at international travel company. I wish to offer online Japanese lessons to adults who like Japanese culture!
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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 |
| 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 |
| italki | 546 | $17 | $14–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| 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 | 30 | $34 | $28–$47 | 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.
Japan2,486 / 4,311South Korea43 / 4,311China36 / 4,311Taiwan35 / 4,311United States22 / 4,311Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,311
Spain12 / 4,311
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Updated September 28, 2026
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