5,315 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,315 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
3,224 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Learn Practical Japanese for Real Communication⭐️伝える日本語、伝わる日本語⭐️
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの くにの ぶんかや かちかんに ついて おしえて下さい。このレッスンを つうじて ぼこくと 日本の ちがいを ふかぼりして いきましょう。
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Conversational English 👶
NativePreply · Japan
Even if you’re starting from zero, don't worry! Begginers are welcome
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation Practice 😊🇯🇵
Teaches A1–B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの国のこと、ぜひ聞かせてください♪ 楽しく日本語でお話ししましょう！
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese Fun🎉|Fundamentals😊
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Lecturers who have completed the 420-hour Japanese teacher training course Let's have fun learning!
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Bring your own textbook or materials of your choice.
NativeAmazingTalker · Peru
🗣 日本語会話｜旅行 ✈️
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Japan
Experienced Japanese teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience! English support available.🌸 Enjoy fun and patient lessons tailored to your needs. Improve y…
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Native Japanese Tutor 6+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
せっかく勉強した日本語を口に出してみませんか？ゆっくり、はっきりと発音する先生と、少しずつ会話の練習をしましょう！
NativeAmazingTalker · India
Prachi Jain/3 years experiance
Teaches A2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Beginners Welcome! Learn Japanese from Zero with the Genki textbook | English Support Available
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語講師｜初心者OK・会話中心・留学サポート経験あり | Apoyo en estudios y visas en Japón
Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking Japanese! We will start with basic words and easy conversations in Japanese. Each lesson is tailored to your individual goals…
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🎓 JLPT N1 | Conversational Jap
Teaches A1–A2
NativePreply · Japan
Make Mistakes, Have Fun & Speak Japanese with Confidence! | Japanese Nurse & Medical Japanese Tutor👩⚕️🏥
Nativeitalki · Japan
Talk About Movies, Music & Real Life — Natural Japanese, Not Textbook 🌸
Teaches A2–C1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どうりょうを おひるごはんに さそおう
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗣 Oral English | Business
NativePreply · Japan
Start Japanese from Zero! 🌱 Friendly Lessons at Your Pace 😊
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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 |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 898 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 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 | 46 | $34 | $27–$42 | 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.
Japan3,167 / 5,315
Taiwan151 / 5,315China118 / 5,315
South Korea63 / 5,315
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,315
United States31 / 5,315
Philippines14 / 5,315
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Updated September 29, 2026
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