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.
4,190 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
JLPT対策、ビジネス日本語、楽しい会話、子供向けなど、幅広く対応！日本語学校・大学・オンライン講師。国家資格、登録日本語教員試験2025年合格。
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Learn Japanese at your own pace and have fun!✨
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
(2-18y)Kids Specially
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's talk in Japanese! Practice your spoken Japanese, improve your fluency and enhance your vocabulary!
Nativeitalki · Japan
🌱 Speak Japanese Naturally & Confidently Fun, Real-Life Conversation 🌱 自然な日本語を楽しく話そう！実生活で使える会話レッスン
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Turn your uncertainty in Japanese into confidence ⏰✨ Let’s enjoy learning together. With lessons tailored just for you, combining conversation and practical us…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Oral|Adults only
Teaches B1
NativeCafetalk · Japan
あなたの日本語、通じてはいるけどちゃんと話せているか疑問に思っていませんか？ 楽しいおしゃべりを通じて、あなたの会話力をレベルアップさせましょう！
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌈I Want You to Speak Japanese for Real!🌈 Let's Learn Fun and Practical Japanese for Daily Life, Travel, and Work, and Achieve Your Goals with My Japanese Lesso…
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Conversation|Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Let's study music in Japanese!
Nativeitalki · Japan
Build your confidence in speaking natural Japanese—with a good listener by your side!✨
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Beginners are very welcome☺️ From beginner to everyday conversation, I’ll support you every step of the way! Make your dreams come true with Japanese!
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner to Business Japanese
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
パジャマのまま、声だけでOK！ 間違えても安心の日本語フリートーク
Nativeitalki · Japan
You would be able to speak beautiful and polite Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Traditional Music Lecturer 🌸 Confident Japanese with Personalized Lessons 🪭
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Beginner's Speaking😃
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Deepen your Japanese! Reading, vocabulary, and discussion for advanced learners.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Absolute beginners are welcome😊 Let's study Japanese language and the culture behind it together!
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
nice japanese mom
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🗾 Japanese Travel | Conversati
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
For people who feel free conversation is too difficult. Let's plactice with practical dialogues.
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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 / 6,091
Taiwan153 / 6,091
China130 / 6,091
South Korea69 / 6,091
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 6,091
United States34 / 6,091
Philippines16 / 6,091
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Updated September 30, 2026
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